A new article by Dr Lerong Lu (King's College London) and Dr Ci Ren (University of Leeds), titled “Lender of Last Resort in China: Operating Mechanism, Legal Foundation, and the Financial Stability Implication,” has been published in Volume 34 of the Asia Pacific Law Review (2026). The article examines the legal and institutional foundations of … Continue reading New Publication in the Asia Pacific Law Review (2026)
Dr Lerong Lu Honoured with 2025 King’s Supervisory Excellence Award
Dr. Lerong Lu from King’s College London has won the 2025 Supervisory Excellence Award for the Dickson Poon School of Law, recognizing his commitment to doctoral supervision and support. This accolade highlights his significant impact on the development of PhD students, many of whom have secured lectureships at prestigious institutions.
Lerong Lu’s New Book: Global Fintech Revolution (Oxford University Press 2024)
book cover: Lerong Lu, Global Fintech Revolution, © Oxford University Press 2024 In this latest book, Lerong Lu examines the biggest change in modern financial industry - the Fintech (financial technology) revolution - that denotes the close interaction between the financial services industry and latest information technologies such as big data, cloud computing, blockchain, and … Continue reading Lerong Lu’s New Book: Global Fintech Revolution (Oxford University Press 2024)
Pioneering Fintech Research: Dr. Lu’s Groundbreaking Three-Part Series in the Banking Law Journal (Vol. 141, 2024)
The Banking Law Journal (2024) by LexisNexis Dr Lu has recently published a three-part paper entitled "Fintech Corporations: Defining the Practice and Regulation of Innovative Financial Enterprises" in Vol. 141 of the Banking Law Journal or BLJ (2024) over three consecutive issues. The BLJ is a leading US-based journal in the fields of banking and … Continue reading Pioneering Fintech Research: Dr. Lu’s Groundbreaking Three-Part Series in the Banking Law Journal (Vol. 141, 2024)
Dr. Lerong Lu on BBC One (TV): Law and Technology Insights
Dr Lerong Lu featured in a one-on-one interview on BBC One (Television), where the conversation focused on the use of deepfake technology and its legal implications, alongside broader discussions on the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging issues at the intersection of Law and Technology. During the programme, Dr Lu engaged with the presenter, … Continue reading Dr. Lerong Lu on BBC One (TV): Law and Technology Insights
Lu, L., ‘Maintaining Financial Market Stability during Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Study of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regulatory Responses and Crisis Management Measures’ (2021) 36 Journal of International Banking Law and Regulation 515-523 (with Cappuzzello, S.).
The US Securities and Exchange Commission Lu, L., 'Maintaining Financial Market Stability during Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Study of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regulatory Responses and Crisis Management Measures' (2021) 36 Journal of International Banking Law and Regulation 515-523 (with Cappuzzello, S.). This article provides an in-depth and comprehensive analysis of regulatory measures taken by … Continue reading Lu, L., ‘Maintaining Financial Market Stability during Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Study of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regulatory Responses and Crisis Management Measures’ (2021) 36 Journal of International Banking Law and Regulation 515-523 (with Cappuzzello, S.).
Lu, L., ‘Chinese Takeover Law: Revisiting the Director’s Duty of Care under Takeover Defence and the Business Judgment Rule’ (2021) 32 International Company and Commercial Law Review 603-625 (with Ren, C.).
Lu, L., ‘Chinese Takeover Law: Revisiting the Director’s Duty of Care under Takeover Defence and the Business Judgment Rule’ (2021) 32 International Company and Commercial Law Review 603-625 (with Ren, C.). This article discusses and analyses the Chinese takeover law with a focus on the director’s duty of care under takeover defence. Directors of the target company … Continue reading Lu, L., ‘Chinese Takeover Law: Revisiting the Director’s Duty of Care under Takeover Defence and the Business Judgment Rule’ (2021) 32 International Company and Commercial Law Review 603-625 (with Ren, C.).
Lu, L., ‘Digital Yuan: The Practice and Regulation of China’s Central Bank Digital Currency’ (2021) 36 Butterworths Journal of International Banking and Financial Law 601 (with Chen, H.).
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has been working on the digital form of its sovereign currency since 2014. Digital yuan, also known as the e-CNY, has been designed to replace the cash and coins already in circulation. Lu, L., ‘Digital Yuan: The Practice and Regulation of China’s Central Bank Digital Currency’ (2021) 36 Butterworths Journal of … Continue reading Lu, L., ‘Digital Yuan: The Practice and Regulation of China’s Central Bank Digital Currency’ (2021) 36 Butterworths Journal of International Banking and Financial Law 601 (with Chen, H.).
Lu, L., ‘Regulating fintech corporations amidst Covid-19 pandemic: an analysis of Ant Group (Alipay)’s suspension of IPO and business restructuring’ (2021) 42 Company Lawyer 341 (with Zhang, L.).
Ant Group is the largest fintech company in the world which operates the Alipay mobile payment network. Lu, L., ‘Regulating fintech corporations amidst Covid-19 pandemic: an analysis of Ant Group (Alipay)’s suspension of IPO and business restructuring’ (2021) 42 Company Lawyer 341 (with Zhang, L.).
Lu, L., ‘PRC Securities Law 2020: Promoting More Efficient and Transparent Capital Markets in China’ (2021) 36 Butterworths Journal of International Banking and Financial Law 237-239, ISSN: 0269-2694.
Shanghai Stock Exchange Lu, L., ‘PRC Securities Law 2020: Promoting More Efficient and Transparent Capital Markets in China’ (2021) 36 Butterworths Journal of International Banking and Financial Law 237-239, ISSN: 0269-2694. Abstract: On 28 December 2019, the revised People’s Republic of China (PRC) Securities Law was passed by the Standing Committee of National People’s Congress. The Law … Continue reading Lu, L., ‘PRC Securities Law 2020: Promoting More Efficient and Transparent Capital Markets in China’ (2021) 36 Butterworths Journal of International Banking and Financial Law 237-239, ISSN: 0269-2694.
