As financial institutions face another year of regulatory, technological and geopolitical change, we explore three of the key areas that boards need to focus on now: AI, cyber and ESG.

AI's cyber capabilities are advancing fast. AI-related cybersecurity risks – and expectations of preparedness – are rising. Recent limited or restricted releases of new AI models with advanced cyber capabilities highlight AI's exceptional potential to bolster cyber defence, as well as the risk of strengthened cyber-attacks if misused.

This briefing details the advantages of privately placed high-yield bonds, the transaction participants, the key deal documents and the legal mechanics for these transactions.

South and Southeast Asia are undergoing a wave of insolvency and restructuring reforms, reshaping the region’s financial and corporate landscape. This publication outlines these reforms and examines their potential implications for private capital investors, corporates and other creditors.

2026 is set to be a strong year for M&A. Private capital is preparing for increased activity, while strategics are seeking to reposition themselves through transformative deals. However, this optimism may be tempered by geopolitical tensions or a tightening of credit markets. Read our top 10 predictions.

On 20 February, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, holding that the President cannot use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ("IEEPA") to impose tariffs.