International arbitration, as an alternative means of settling disputes, can only function and thrive as long as its end users trust the system and its players. One of the main pillars upon which this trust is built is the independence and impartiality of the arbitrators, who are often said to be acting as “private judges”. In recent years, the arbitral community has engaged in a prolific self-regulating exercise to overcome criticisms and reinforce its own legitimacy. In 2024, the IBA revised the Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration, while the UNCITRAL issued its Code of Conduct for Arbitrators in International Investment Dispute Resolution. This panel will examine the new principles for arbitrators’ conflicts of interest and disclosure and share its perspectives on how this will impact the future of international arbitration.