Dr Ci Ren

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  • Forthcoming Book: Insuring the Boardroom to be Published by Routledge

    Book Cover: Insuring the Boardroom (Routledge)

    Dr. Ci Ren is pleased to announce the forthcoming publication of her new book, Insuring the Boardroom: The Regulation of the Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance in China and Common Law Jurisdictions, to be published by Routledge.

    The book offers a comparative legal study of Directors’ and Officers’ (D&O) liability insurance regulation, with a focus on China and representative common law jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom and the United States. It examines the legal character of D&O insurance, its regulatory frameworks, and its wider implications for corporate governance, board accountability, and financial market development.

    D&O liability insurance has become increasingly significant in modern corporate practice, as directors and senior officers face growing legal, regulatory, and governance risks. By comparing different legal systems, the book explores how D&O insurance operates not merely as a private insurance product, but also as an important institutional mechanism shaping corporate risk allocation, managerial incentives, and investor protection.

    This monograph reflects Ci Ren’s broader research interests in international financial law, corporate law, corporate governance, and financial regulation. It will be of interest to scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and students working in the fields of corporate law, insurance law, financial regulation, and comparative commercial law.

    The book is expected to be published in 2026 and is now listed on Routledge’s website: https://www.routledge.com/Insuring-the-Boardroom-The-Regulation-of-the-Directors-and-Officers-/Ren/p/book/9781041271154

  • Forthcoming Article in The International Lawyer (American Bar Association) on Real-World Asset Tokenisation

    Dr. Ci Ren is pleased to announce that her co-authored article, “Structuring Real-World Asset Tokenisation: A Lifecycle Framework for Corporate Lawyers”, has been accepted for publication in The International Lawyer, Volume 60.

    The article is co-authored with Professor Christoph Kletzer and Dr Lerong Lu of The Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London. It develops a lifecycle framework for understanding and structuring real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation, with a particular focus on the role of corporate lawyers in digital asset transactions.

    RWA tokenisation has become an increasingly important area of legal and financial innovation, as market participants explore how blockchain-based tokens may be used to represent rights, claims, or interests connected to real-world assets. The article examines the legal and transactional issues that arise across the lifecycle of tokenised asset structures, and offers practical guidance for lawyers working on RWA projects in the United States, cross-border transactions, and global legal practice.

    The article contributes to wider debates on digital assets, financial innovation, corporate law, and the future of international transactional practice. It also reflects Ci Ren’s broader research interests in international financial law, FinTech regulation, corporate law, and corporate governance.

    The International Lawyer is the official triannual publication of the American Bar Association’s International Law Section and focuses on practical issues of international law, including finance, trade, direct investment, taxation, litigation, and dispute resolution.

    The article is forthcoming in 2027 and is currently available online via SSRN:

    Ren, Ci and Kletzer, Christoph and Lu, Lerong, Structuring Real-World Asset Tokenisation: A Lifecycle Framework for Corporate Lawyers (April 01, 2026). The International Lawyer, 2027, Volume 60, No. 1., Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=6634364 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.6634364

  • Ci Ren’s Latest Publications Highlight Global SPAC Regulatory Innovations

    Ci Ren, a leading voice in international financial law and a PhD candidate at King’s College London, continues to make significant contributions to the academic discourse on corporate and financial regulation. Her research focuses on Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs), providing critical insights into their global regulatory frameworks.

    Among her recent achievements is the publication of “Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs): The Global Investment Mania, Corporate Practices, and Regulatory Responses” in the Journal of Business Law. This article explores the rapid rise of SPACs and the varied regulatory responses across jurisdictions.

    Ci also co-authored “Innovating Corporate Share Listing Frameworks: A Comparative Study of SPAC Regulatory Regimes in the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Hong Kong,” featured in the Asia Pacific Law Review. This comparative analysis sheds light on how these key financial centres are adapting to the evolving needs of global markets.

    Her work has been featured on leading platforms such as the Columbia Law School’s Blog on Corporations and the Capital Markets and The FinReg Blog by Duke University School of Law, further cementing her reputation as a thought leader in the field.

    These publications reflect Ci Ren’s dedication to advancing understanding of complex regulatory issues in a rapidly changing global economy.

    #SPACRegulation #FinancialLaw #GlobalMarkets #ResearchExcellence

  • Ci Ren Drives Innovation in Corporate and Financial Consultancy at Asia Capital Group

    Ci Ren, a Senior Consultant at Asia Capital Group Ltd, continues to make a significant impact in the fields of corporate law and financial regulation. Drawing from her extensive academic expertise as a PhD candidate in International Financial Law at King’s College London, Ci provides strategic advice to clients navigating complex legal and financial landscapes.

    Her work focuses on delivering tailored solutions in areas such as regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and capital market strategies. Through her consultancy, Ci helps businesses align with international best practices while fostering innovation in rapidly evolving global markets.

    Her dual roles as an academic and practitioner underscore her commitment to bridging the gap between research and real-world application, ensuring clients benefit from cutting-edge insights and practical guidance.

    #Consultancy #CorporateLaw #FinancialInnovation #ExpertAdvice

  • Ci Ren’s Research on SPACs Featured in Columbia Law Blog

    We are delighted to share that the latest research by Ci Ren and Dr. Lerong Lu has been featured on the prestigious Columbia Law School’s Blog on Corporations and the Capital Markets (CLS Blue Sky Blog). This platform is renowned for its thought leadership in corporate law and capital markets.

    The paper, titled “Innovating Corporate Share Listing Frameworks: A Comparative Study of SPAC Regulatory Regimes in the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Hong Kong,” offers a detailed comparative analysis of SPAC regulatory frameworks in these key financial hubs, with insights drawn from U.S. corporate law and practices. This groundbreaking research highlights how these jurisdictions are innovating to meet the evolving demands of global capital markets.

    Originally published in the Asia Pacific Law Review (2024), this study underscores Ci Ren’s dedication to advancing academic and professional discourse in corporate law and financial regulation.

    Discover more:

    • Access the full article: [Read here]
    • Explore key insights on CLS Blue Sky Blog: [Read here]

    We congratulate Ci Ren on this remarkable achievement and her valuable contribution to shaping the future of corporate law and financial regulation.

    #ResearchExcellence #CorporateLaw #CapitalMarkets #Innovation