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Web 3.0: A Seat at the Investors’ Table
May 31, 2023 – In this Q&A, Alex Wong discusses what the development of digital assets could do for the economy and why investors should be interested.
Global Claims – Are They Worth the Paper They Are Written On?
January 13, 2023 – How and why do global claims arise? What are the strengths and weaknesses of a global claim? In what situations are they appropriate? and can they succeed?
Dispute Escalation Clauses and Conditions Precedent – What the Courts Say
December 20, 2022 – This article takes a closer look at the decisions reached by the courts and the implications for construction contracts in Hong Kong and further afield.
Official Statements Highlight Careful Approach to Digital Assets in Hong Kong and Singapore
December 16, 2022 – Hong Kong and Singapore’s financial authorities have recently brought forward some ideas on different aspects of how the digital assets market should develop.
Contract Management — Some Reflections on the Basics
July 28, 2022 – The three important elements of a successful Contract Management strategy and how the parties to a construction contract can benefit from them.
Baseline As-Planned Programme Faults
July 27, 2022 – When using baseline as-planned programmes as a basis for analysis of delay, what are the reliability, common shortcomings, and how to rectify deficiencies?
What Are The HKSAR Government’s Current Directives For BIM Development?
May 24, 2022 – From 2013 onwards, the HKSAR Government has adopted an incremental strategy for the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in public works projects.
Unlocking ESG Data Transparency with Artificial Intelligence
May 23, 2022 – With pressure increasing on corporations to live up to ESG principles, AI becomes an invaluable ally to help interpret relevant data and information.
Two Expert Roles: Expert Advisor and Expert Witness
April 22, 2022 – Can the roles of Expert Witness and Expert Advisor in arbitration and/or litigation proceedings of construction projects be filled by the same expert?
Strategies for Dealing with Distressed Debt in China’s Real Estate Sectors
March 28, 2022 – The China real estate sector’s recent financial troubles have exposed developers’ over-reliance on debt to fund their projects. What are the options?
MTRC ‘Rolls Out’ the Future in Hong Kong
January 24, 2022 – As MTRC embarks on new railway extension projects for the future, this article provides a brief outline of the scope, extent and timing of the projects.
SOP in Hong Kong – Pilot Programme For Public Works Contracts
July 6, 2021 – Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP provides general tips and advice on the Security Of Payment (SOP) Pilot Programme for Public Works in Hong Kong.
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Construction Industry in China
August 19, 2020 – To contain the outbreak, 66 cities in China were placed into lockdown. How will construction projects be impacted without returning migrant workers?
Prolongation and Disruption of Construction Projects in Hong Kong due to COVID-19
August 18, 2020 – Despite Hong Kong not instituting a lockdown, the construction industry in Hong Kong has been heavily affected as a consequence of COVID-19.
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Construction Industry in Taiwan
August 18, 2020 – Taiwan was one of the few jurisdictions that kept its construction sites open and employees working, yet construction projects are impacted in other ways.
What Do US Sanctions Mean for Financial Institutions in Hong Kong?
August 11, 2020 – FTI Consulting's Financial Crime Compliance experts highlight advice and discussions with financial institution clients on recent US sanctions.
Financial Crime Compliance – Asia Capabilities
December 16, 2019 – The dedicated Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) practice is a core component of FTI Consulting’s full-service offering and is managed by FCC practitioners.
Financial Crime Compliance Solutions Brochure
December 5, 2019 – FTI Consulting’s dedicated Financial Crime Compliance (“FCC”) practice is a core component of FTI Consulting’s Risk Advisory & Investigations offering.
Asia Disclosure Index 2019
November 27, 2019 – Public companies are scrutinised for non-financial information by stakeholders, and investors are looking at board and leadership quality to make decisions.
AML Trends, New Developments and What We Might Expect in 2019
January 30, 2019 – At the recent ACAMS 10th Annual Taiwan Conference, Rod Francis framed the topic of regional AML trends and what we might expect in 2019.