Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

ASIC proposes five-year extension to DDO

The regulator said it intends to extend the operation of the instrument to retain certainty for industry ahead of potential law reform.

Taiwan Urgently Flags China Risks to Insurers

In addition, the insurers were also asked about the market impact from the recent US downgrade.

Key takeaways from draft data regulation issued by China’s CB

PBOC issues the draft Regulation on Data Security Management for PBOC Business Areas for public consultation until 24 August 2023.

MAS Finalises Stablecoin Regulatory Framework

The regulatory framework takes into account feedback received, following an October 2022 public consultation.

ASIC permanently bans financial adviser and cancels licence of Professional Wealth Management Services

Mr Cuthbertson and PWMS have the right to appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for a review of ASIC’s decision.

Hin Leong Family Heads to Court in Singapore

The lenders are owed a total of about $3.5 billion after a commodity price drop in 2020 triggered a default, revealing hidden losses and alleged fraud at Hin Leong.

Herbert Smith Freehills Advises IFM Investors on its Investment in Smart Urban Properties Australia

The embedded network space presents a number of highly attractive features, particularly for private capital investors, and SUPA is set for continued success with the support of IFM.

ASIC consults on proposals to extend its short term credit and continuing credit contracts product intervention orders

If not extended, the short term credit and continuing credit contracts product intervention orders will expire on 15 January 2024.

SFC Issues Warning: Virtual Asset Trading Platforms engaging in Improper Practices

These untrue and misleading claims give the public a false sense of assurance that the VATP is in compliance with the SFC’s regulatory requirements.

Jenni Rutter named New Zealand IP Practitioner of the Year at the 2023 Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards

This award is testament to the fact her clients trust her with their thorniest IP challenges and opportunities.

Appleby Continues to Expand Its Asia Offering

Hannah is a native Mandarin speaker and fluent in English.

Maintaining a strong focus on enforcing the law

Opening address by ASIC Deputy Chair Sarah Court at the General Counsel Summit, 7 August 2023

Japan Watchdog Probes Credit Suisse AT1 Sales

This includes whether or not investors were aware of the possibility of a write-down to zero.

ASIC suspends AFS licence of Probis Financial Services Pty Ltd

Probis may apply to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for a review of ASIC’s decision.

Singapore central bank plans anti-money laundering controls for single-family offices

“The revised framework will introduce a consistent set of exemption criteria from licensing requirements for SFOs to ensure that all SFOs are subject to anti-money laundering controls.”

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Abu Dhabi Exports Office

SMBC has been a leading provider of corporate finance, project finance, financial advisory and trade finance for the government and state-owned companies in UAE

Allen & Overy advises ESR on Hong Kong’s first sustainability-linked loan for a brownfield data centre conversion project

It is the first SLL in Hong Kong for a brownfield data centre project.

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