Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

ASIC proposes to extend financial services, credit and markets legislative instruments

The instruments relate to different parts of the financial system, but all are approaching their expiry dates.

HKMA and DFSA to co-host third Climate Finance Conference to drive transition in a changing world

The conference is a flagship initiative jointly established by the HKMA and the DFSA to support and enable the continued development of climate finance across Asia and the Middle East.

HKMCA introduces new insurance company as referral partner

We are looking forward to working closely with more institutions to empower the public to achieve their long-term sustainable retirement goal.

SEQI expands geographic investment policy across Asia-Pacific

The new policy also introduces an allowance of up to 10% of total assets for investments in other eligible regions, where there is currently no such allowance.

SFC and Securities Commission Malaysia sign MoU to expand mutual recognition of funds and facilitate simplified dual IPO listing framework

The MoU expands the range of investment products eligible under MRF (Note 2) and establishes a simplified framework for dual IPO listings between the two markets.

APRA grants ADI licence to Revolut

APRA has granted Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd a licence to operate as an authorised-deposit taking institution (ADI) under the Banking Act 1959 (the Act).

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Aura Consolidated Group on acquisition of Qoria Limited and ASX listing

The acquisition has created a larger, more diversified business with global reach, bolstering Aura’s scaled consumer platform with a global base of parent accounts and 32,000 school customers on Qoria’s platform.

ASIC secures record $830 million in civil penalties orders and $644 million back to Australians in 2025-26

Together with the $350 million ordered in the first half, ASIC’s civil penalties orders now total $830 million for the 2025-2026 financial year.

Scam alert related to banks

Anyone who has provided his or her personal information, or who has conducted any financial transactions

ASIC releases key themes and areas of focus from its Financial Markets and Innovation roundtable

Some participants highlighted Australia's strengths, including trusted institutions, sophisticated investors and deep pools of capital

NAB’s WealthHub fined over $1 million for reporting failures

Market participants have a core obligation under the ASIC Market Integrity Rules to report full and precise regulatory data.

APRA publishes new Statement of Expectations and Statement of Intent

(APRA) has published its Statement of Intent in response to the Government’s Statement of Expectations.

Baillie Giffford launches native tokenized fund in Hong Kong

The Securities and Futures Commission has authorised the Baillie Gifford Enhanced Yield fund

Deepening Singapore's role as a risk management hub – Singapore's proposed Protected Cell Company structure

MAS observes that the effort and costs to do so can deter the broader adoption of solutions that would support better risk management and protection.

SFC welcomes new initiatives to advance Hong Kong’s fixed income and currency markets

The SFC extends its gratitude to the Central Government, the PBoC and the China Securities Regulatory Commission for their efforts and support

MAS Consults on Protected Cell Company Framework to Support Growth of Alternative Risk Transfer Solutions in Insurance

The consultation paper follows the announcement on the PCC framework by Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Trade and Industry and Chairman, MAS, at the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) Annual Dinner on 25 June 2026.

ASX ordered to pay $20.5 million penalty for misleading conduct relating to CHESS replacement project

‘As the operator of critical market infrastructure, [ASX] is expected to adhere to high standards. In light of the contraventions, it fell short of those standards.’

"Strengthening Risk Resilience in a Complex Landscape" - Keynote Address by Mr Lim Cheng Khai

Mr Kelvin Wu, President of the Singapore Captive Insurance Association

ASIC launches refreshed companies search service

Operating in parallel to ASIC Connect, where paid searches will still be performed, customers can opt-in to use the enhanced service to access company information that is available without a fee.

Appleby Expands Footprint in Great China with Shanghai Office Move to HKRI Taikoo Hui

Appleby’s Shanghai office will relocate with effect from 1 July 2026.

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