Dr. Lerong Lu of King’s College London, along with Dr. Ci Ren from the University of Leeds, submitted a joint response to the FCA and Bank of England regarding the future of tokenisation in UK wholesale financial markets. Their recommendations addressed crucial legal, regulatory, and operational challenges, demonstrating the impact of research on FinTech policy.
Lerong Lu Comments in The Banker on AI Adoption and Employment in China’s Banking Sector
Dr. Lerong Lu from King’s College London provided insights to The Banker regarding a Chinese employment case involving AI replacement. The article explores AI's implications for banks and regulators, emphasizing the need for balancing tech innovation with employment, public trust, and national policy objectives amid China’s economic landscape.
King’s–Freshfields Joint LLM Dissertation Workshop Held in London
Freshfields and King’s College London hosted a dissertation workshop on June 18, 2026, at Freshfields' London office. This event, part of their LLM Law & Technology partnership, allowed future trainees to present research and receive feedback from academics and legal mentors. It emphasized the collaboration's commitment to advancing legal education and practice.
The 1st UK–China Artificial Intelligence Law Dialogue 2026 Successfully Held at King’s College London
The 1st UK–China Artificial Intelligence Law Dialogue 2026 took place at King’s College London on June 15, 2026. It featured discussions among legal scholars on AI governance, data protection, and the digital economy's legal framework. The event fostered international collaboration and aimed to enhance legal scholarship on AI and data governance.
LBC Interview: Lerong Lu Discusses Cross-Border Digital Payments and mBridge
On June 14, 2026, Dr. Lerong Lu from King’s College London discussed cross-border digital payment systems on LBC Radio. He highlighted the mBridge platform, emphasizing its role in modernizing international payment infrastructure rather than replacing existing systems. Dr. Lu also differentiated state-backed digital currencies from privately issued cryptoassets.
The 1st UK-China Artificial Intelligence Law Dialogue 2026, 15 June 2026, King’s College London
King’s College London is pleased to host The 1st UK–China Artificial Intelligence Law Dialogue 2026 on 15 June 2026. Organised by The Dickson Poon School of Law and the Centre for Data Futures, this high-level dialogue will bring together leading scholars from the UK and China to discuss comparative perspectives on AI governance, data protection, … Continue reading The 1st UK-China Artificial Intelligence Law Dialogue 2026, 15 June 2026, King’s College London
Lerong Lu Welcomes Senior Delegation from East China University of Political Science and Law
On May 20, 2026, King’s College London hosted a senior delegation from East China University of Political Science and Law to enhance their partnership. Discussions highlighted the successful 3+1 program for LLB students and explored opportunities for postgraduate education, mobility, and research collaboration, reinforcing both institutions’ commitment to international legal education.
New Publication in the Asia Pacific Law Review (2026)
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)
