10/26/2023
Carey Olsen named as a top offshore law firm by eprivateclient
Of the 42 offshore law firms to feature across three tiers, Carey Olsen has been placed in Tier 1 alongside seven other multi-jurisdictional law firms.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
10/26/2023
Singapore regulator plans to abolish registered fund management company regime
The regulator launched public consultations on the proposed move on October 24.
10/25/2023
Allens maintains top spot as Australia's leading project financing legal adviser
Our clients continue to entrust us with their largest and most complex matters in this part of the world
10/24/2023
Court finds superannuation trustee Diversa did not breach law
ASIC alleged that the OneVue Group paid approximately $7.5 million in commissions on behalf of Diversa.
10/23/2023
Australian workplace protections may extend to overseas employees
Employers thinking about such hires should consider changing their engagement processes to reduce that risk.
10/23/2023
When Japan ends negative rate policy, US Treasuries will suffer
What the BOJ does, and when it does it, will reverberate through world markets.
10/20/2023
Sequoia Confirms Receiving US Probe Letter
Extensive amounts of information are being requested, including dollar amounts, names of state investors and more.
10/20/2023
UBS, China Banks Entagled in Laundering Scandal
Credit Suisse is reportedly being inspected by the Monetary Authority of Singapore after another suspect
10/20/2023
Mourant acts for Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank on the commercial financing and delivery of the first of nine new Airbus A320neo aircraft
This transaction represents a strategic partnership between CALC and Air India to support the airline’s fleet transformation.
10/19/2023
China Arrests Two Financial Heavyweights in a Week
Yesterday, Chinese authorities arrested Liu Liange, ex-Bank of China party secretary and chairman, over bribery charges
10/19/2023
Harneys advises AAG Energy Holdings Limited on its US$347 million privatisation
The Harneys Hong Kong team was led by Partner Chai Ridgers and Senior Associate Charles Wong
10/18/2023
Singapore Crypto Bourses Work With UK Investigators
According to Benton, this unique NFT cuts down the duration to freeze assets.
10/18/2023
Thailand regulator wants to ease advertising rules for digital asset operators
The firms will need to compile monthly reports on their advertisements, which they will have to submit to the SEC every quarter.
10/17/2023
Former Bank Of China Chairman Arrested For Corruption
China's top anti-corruption watchdog announced the following month that Liu was under investigation for alleged "severe violations of discipline and law".
10/17/2023
Taichung Commercial Bank ends US bank deal
The acquisition would have allowed Taichung Bank to boost its visibility in the North American market.
10/17/2023
Australia Plans to Require Licenses for Crypto Exchanges
The proposed rules, which are inspired by frameworks used in the UK, Canada and Singapore, will also include custody and transaction standards.
10/17/2023
“How the Financial Advisory Industry Can Serve Customers Better with 3 ‘T’s – Technology, Training and Trust”
MoneySense’s aim is to uplift Singaporean’s financial health and habits, and unbiased financial advice is certainly a key contributor to this outcome.
10/16/2023
Two Hong Kong Banks Violate Korean Short Selling Ban
Two unnamed Hong Kong-based investment banks had engaged in naked short selling transactions, according to a statement by South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), which is banned in the country.
10/13/2023
Harneys advises Maiyue Technology Limited on its Hong Kong IPO
The team’s significant track record includes advising on high-profile private equity transactions, landmark IPOs, as well as public and private M&A and joint ventures.
10/13/2023
MAS MD Ravi Menon received the Distinguished Leadership and Service Award from the Institute of International Finance
The IIF’s Distinguished Leadership and Service Award is bestowed on individuals who have made sustained contributions to the global economy through public service.