07/27/2020

Samsung Asset delays merger with hedge fund arm

The Financial Services Commission vowed earlier in July to inspect over 10,000 pooled funds created in Korea to prevent alleged frauds orchestrated by Lime Asset Management and Optimus Asset Management, among others.

07/23/2020

ASIC will not appeal wagyu and shiraz decision

The regulator said it would have been open to seeking special leave to appeal to the High Court but it is mindful of the impact of the additional time it would take to resolve during the current economic environment.

07/22/2020

Goldman Execs in Malaysia for 1MDB Negotiations

Malaysia’s attorney-general, Idrus Harun, will lead the country’s discussions with Goldman Sachs and while both sides undoubtedly hope to reach an agreement, «it depends on what GS is bringing to the table».

07/22/2020

MAS to Seek Enhanced Powers

The harmonised power to impose requirements on technology risk management, and the provision of statutory protection from liability to mediators, adjudicators and employees of an operator of an approved dispute resolution scheme.