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| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 158 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Business NewsNews | |||

Remarkably, a single piece of legislation has upended decades of Caribbean offshore dominance in Asian private equity. Since Hong Kong's Limited Partnership Fund Ordinance launched in August 2020, the city has attracted 1,488 active funds by March 20... more
Rarely does a single consultation reveal just how unprepared an industry is for a technology, and that is exactly what happened when FIX engaged Singapore's Monetary Authority on AI regulation in trading.
Jim Kay, FIX's executive director, joins hos... more
In this episode, Ajay Shamdasani sits down with Kris Daswani, partner at Hong Kong law firm DCLO, to discuss how Mid-Market financial firms can navigate heavy regulatory burdens without a "big bank" budget. Drawing on her senior experience at institu... more
Real-world asset tokenization isn't what most people think it is. Julian Kwan, head of IX Swap and Investax, cuts through the noise to explain what RWA actually means and why it matters for your portfolio. Surprisingly, RWA tokens aren't just blockch... more
In this episode, host Ajay Shamsani interviews fintech and blockchain lawyer Philip Ziter to dissect the seismic shift in Vietnam's cryptocurrency policy. Effective January 1, 2026, the new Law on Digital Technology Industry moves the nation from reg... more
In this episode, Ajay Shandasani and guest John Y.C. Lee discussed how third-party funding is transforming legal departments by turning them into strategic value generators. The discussion highlighted how this non-recourse funding allows companies to... more
In this episode, we tackle the critical topic of estate planning in Hong Kong. Guest Angela Wang, a leading expert in the field, joins us to discuss why it's crucial to plan for your family's future now, not later. We explore various tools, from simp... more
Episode Summary: Angela Wang – 30 Years in Hong Kong LawThis episode features Angela Wang, a Singapore-trained lawyer who made the bold decision to establish her own boutique law firm in Hong Kong back in 1995. Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, h... more
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A global-focused legal and regulatory podcast that analyzes current developments shaping finance, technology, and governance. Episodes frequently explore cross-border regulations, fund structures, and compliance strategies for firms operating in Asia-Pacific and beyond, with emphasis on Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, and other major markets. Guests range from prominent law professionals and regulators to industry practitioners, offering practical insights on topics like private equity structuring, AI governance in trading, real-world asset tokenization, and dispute funding. The show is notable for translating complex legal frameworks into actionable guidance for in-house teams, law firms, and financial services players navigating evolving r... more
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Recent guests on Heart Of The Matter include:
1. David Cameron
2. Jim Kay
3. Kris Daswani
4. Julian Kwan
5. Philip Ziter
6. John YC Lee
7. Angela Wang
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