Wayne Walsh SC spoke at the 11th Asia & Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association of Prosecutors 2024

The 11th Asia & Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association of Prosecutors 2024 took place between 27-29 November at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Hong Kong.

Wayne Walsh SC, Head of Parkside Chambers, participated in a distinguished panel alongside:

• Sally Dowling SC, Director of Public Prosecutions, New South Wales, Australia
• Fabrício Rocha Bastos, Senior Public Prosecutor, Public Ministry of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Esther Baars, Senior National Prosecutor on High-Tech Crime, Public Prosecution Office, Netherlands
• Ernest Ho, Head of Digital Finance Division, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Hong Kong

The afternoon plenary session, Rising Above the Changing Landscape and Challenges of Decentralisation in the Tech Age – From Social Media DeFi to Virtual Assets, sparked a dynamic dialogue on pressing regulatory issues in the evolving tech space.

Wayne provided invaluable insights, particularly his top 10 considerations for regulating virtual asset service providers, underscoring how regulatory reforms can effectively address decentralisation challenges. His contributions enriched the session and resonated with professionals navigating these complexities.

The audience – comprising prosecutors and delegates from the legal and financial sectors (including many international attendees) – engaged with thought-provoking questions, ensuring an interactive and stimulating discussion. The event successfully showcased the level of expertise and collaboration involved in addressing the future of tech-driven decentralisation.