Law firms advise on record Philippine GCash IPO

Milbank, Romulo, Latham, and ACCRALAW advised on the landmark Philippine initial public offering (IPO) of Mynt, the parent company of…

by Yui Yoshida | October 26, 2026

Asia’s M&A Market Shows Resilience Amidst Regional Disparities

Asia's M&A market resilience amidst regional disparities, with 5,171 deals worth $490 billion in 2026, despite geopolitical and energy challenges.

by Yui Yoshida | October 25, 2026

Compliance Officers Drive Business Growth

Compliance officers drive business growth by turning regulatory complexity into competitive advantage through AI governance and strategy.

by Chiaki Ikeda | October 24, 2026

Ex-lawyer at VC firm redefines legal role for startups

Ex-lawyer Preseedha Premnath redefines legal support for startups by embedding prevention strategies at Stellaris Venture Partners instead of reacting to…

by Mika Ogata | October 23, 2026

GBA Lawyers Handle Cross-Border Enforcement Challenges

GBA lawyers navigate cross-border enforcement challenges under the new reciprocal regime for Mainland China judgments in Hong Kong.

by Yui Yoshida | October 22, 2026

Jamie Daniels joins Anderson Strathern Asset Management

by Mika Ogata | November 3, 2026

Anderson Strathern Asset Management announces new senior appointment. Anderson Strathern Asset Management (ASAM) announced the hire of Jamie Daniels as senior investment director, marking the firm’s first senior appointment under managing director Arlene Ewing’s expansion plan across Scotland. Daniels arrives with two decades of experience managing investment portfolios for private clients, trusts and charities, positioning him to enhance ASAM’s discretionary investment services for a diverse client base. Before joining, he…

State Legislation

South Korea tightens IPO rules for governance

by Yui Yoshida | November 2, 2026

South Korea aims to address the long-standing 'Korea Discount' with new IPO regulations. South Korea has tightened its rules for initial public offerings, focusing on subsidiaries and prioritizing shareholder protection and corporate governance. The changes mark a significant shift in the country's capital-market reform agenda. These new regulations raise the bar for subsidiary IPOs. Previously viewed mainly as financing exercises, such decisions now place greater emphasis on governance. The government…