Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

MAS Announces Finalists for the 2026 Global FinTech Hackcelerator and FinTech Excellence Awards

The winners will be revealed at the SFF FinTech Excellence Awards 2026 dinner on 19 November 2026.

ASIC's annual report outlines strong enforcement and consumer outcomes

ASIC commenced 260 formal investigations; 32 civil proceedings involving 65 defendants and completed 1,012 surveillances.

APRA and ASIC publish latest data on life insurance claims and disputes – June 2026

APRA has released its Life Insurance Claims and Disputes Statistics publication, covering a rolling 12-month period from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.

HKMA announces “ART” Framework to promote responsible A.I. adoption

A.I. systems are becoming more autonomous, with greater access to data, tools and workflows.

ASIC proposes to remake IDR data reporting instrument

In addition to general feedback, we invite feedback specifically on whether the reduction in reporting frequency proposed for small banks should be extended to all reporting firms.

ASIC consults on implementation of new digital asset laws

ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland said that ASIC’s proposed guidance and standards recognised the rapid evolution of global markets.

APRA welcomes Basel endorsement of Australia’s bank leverage ratio framework

The finding follows an assessment by the BCBS’s Regulatory Consistency Assessment Programme (RCAP), which was published on Tuesday.

Beijing police launch probe into wealth manager CreditEase

Authorities have placed several individuals linked to the firm under criminal compulsory measures.

Opening Remarks at the 16th Annual International Conference on the Chinese Economy on “Beyond the Cycle: Growth, Innovation and Resilience of the Chinese Economy”

Eddie Yue, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Monetary Authority

MAS Enhances Safeguards for Public Prospecting Activities

MAS’ response paper provides more information on the consultation feedback received and the enhanced safeguards.

Taiwan's FSC Allows Banks to Expand Family Office Advisory Services Beyond Kaohsiung Pilot Zone

The decision followed an assessment of the pilot programme covering its effectiveness, internal controls and risk management, client complaints and talent training, according to the FSC.

ASIC releases updated guidance on creditor-defeating dispositions for registered liquidators

The review provided insights into the challenges liquidators face, including evidentiary requirements, information gaps and procedural issues that can affect the timely resolution of matters.

Withers KhattarWong advises on S$45.5 million hospitality asset acquisition amid growing investor demand in Singapore

The Withers KhattarWong team advising the purchaser brought together lawyers from the firm's corporate, real estate, and private client and tax practices.

China International Holdings Moves to Appoint Baker Tilly as New Auditor After CLA Resignation

The company emphasized that there have been no disagreements with CLA on accounting matters

MAS Appoints Third Batch of EQDP Asset Managers and Commits S$20 million to Strengthen Equities Market Making Activities in Singapore

MAS Commits S$20 million to Strengthen Equities Market Making Activities in Singapore

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