
Regulatory Ramblings
Welcome to Regulatory Ramblings, a podcast from the HKU FinTech team at The University of Hong Kong on the intersection of all things pertaining to finance, technology, law and regulation. Hosted by The Reg/Tech Lab, HKU-Standard Chartered FinTech Academy, Asia Global Institute and the HKU-edX Professional Certificate in FinTech, with support from the HKU Faculty of Law. Join us as we hear from luminaries across multiple fields and professions as they share their candid thoughts in a stress-free environment - rather than the soundbites one typically hears from the mainstream press.
Podcasting since 2022 • 72 episodes
Regulatory Ramblings
Latest Episodes
Ep 63: Compliance in 2025 From Hiring Trends to Leadership Insights in APAC
With guests Raoul Montgomery, Kirsty Crean, and Brian CheungAs the theme of this episode is compliance, we first hear from Raoul Montgomery and Kirsty Crean of executive search and recruitment firm Arion House in Hong Kong about hiring t...
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Ep 62: OSINT - A Key Tool for Finance and Compliance and China's Green BRI
With guests Dr. Oriol Caudevilla and Skip SchiphorstThe Green Belt and Road Initiative. Much has been said about the BRI, known in China as the One Belt One Road – and sometimes labelled the New Silk Road. A global infrastructure ...
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Ep 61 - Hong Kong's Stablecoin Bill and Trump's Impact on US Law's Reach in Asia
In our first episode of 2025, with a brand-new format, Regulatory Ramblings highlights two critical developments shaping Asia’s financial and regulatory landscapes.In Episode 61, Hong Kong-based lawyer Ben Hammond unpacks the city...
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The Disparate Fight Against Modern Slavery and Scam Farms
Replay: Ep #59 with Matthew Friedman (The Mekong Club)Four decades fighting human trafficking and modern slavery – a diplomat reflectsAs a former US and United Nations diplomat, Matthew Friedman has been a true warrior on...
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Episode 59
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The Evolution of Fintech: Asia, the US and the Implications for Inclusion
Episode #60 with Theodora Lau, Unconventional Ventures Based in the US, Theodora Lau or Theo as she’s known, is Hong Kong born and bred and the founder of Unconventional Ventures. Her firm’s mission is developing and growing an ecos...
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