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Upcoming changes to data protection legislation in Asia

Published on 22 Dec 2020. By Jonathan Crompton, Partner

The data privacy landscape in Asia is varied, complex and evolving. We are already seeing the wheels of change in motion as the data privacy laws of several Asian jurisdictions are being updated to reflect more closely the European data protection regime. This article summarises some of those changes.

Rising to the challenge, how insurers will adapt in 2025

Published on 14 Jan 2025. By Simon Laird, Global Head of Insurance

The global insurance industry is on the brink of transformation as geopolitical tensions, accelerating AI adoption, and escalating climate crises converge to create a perfect storm in 2025. From navigating a volatile economic landscape to addressing emerging risks in cyber and ESG, insurers face a year of unparalleled complexity and opportunity.

Insurance Bulletin - Hong Kong, Autumn 2024

Published on 04 Dec 2024. By Andrew Carpenter, Partner and Beverly Yee, Senior Associate and Heidi Ng, Associate

Tax incentives for HK Insurance market

Published on 24 Jul 2020. By Andrew Carpenter, Partner

First proposed in December last year, the Hong Kong Legislative Council has now passed a measure that will reduce profits tax on several insurance businesses.

Asia Insurance Bulletin 2018

Published on 23 Apr 2018.

Our Asia Insurance Bulletin is now available. The bulletin contains a number of articles written by our lawyers discussing a variety of issues relevant to the Asia region.

RPC reacts to UK Government White Paper on AI

Published on 30 Mar 2023. By Jon Bartley, Partner and Ciara Cullen, Partner and Richard Breavington, Partner and Kelly Thomson, Partner, ESG Strategy Lead and Helen Armstrong, Partner and Patrick Brodie, Partner and Mamata Dutta, Partner

RPC reacts to UK Government White Paper on AI

Key cyber developments: looking back over 2024

Published on 27 Jan 2025. By Richard Breavington, Partner and Daniel Guilfoyle, Partner and Rachel Ford, Partner

For the cyber market, 2024 brought with it many legislative and regulatory changes, as well as sophisticated cyber-attacks and ground-breaking law enforcement activity.

Ofcom faces 30,000 cyber attacks a week, new data reveals

Published on 29 Aug 2023. By Richard Breavington, Partner

NCSC warn that UK infrastructure and businesses face heightened threat of cyber attacks

Money Covered: The Week That Was - 31 January 2025

Published on 31 Jan 2025. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

As EU's new sustainability directive is agreed, UK companies warned 'not to rest on their laurels'

Published on 15 Dec 2023. By Sophie Tuson, Senior Associate, Environment and Climate Change Practice Lead

Following the news that agreement has been reached on the EU's new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, Environment and Climate Change Practice Lead Sophie Tuson, a Senior Associate who specialises in climate and environmental sustainability at international law firm RPC