10/22/2018
Post Royal Commission change is all talk: Shipton
Due process is important, but it must not be manipulated to disrupt the achievement of fair, appropriate and honest outcomes.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
10/22/2018
Chief economist update: China's slowing fast
While retail spending continues to hold up, up by 9.2% in the year to September from 9% in the previous month, other economic data are pointing to further weakness.
10/22/2018
Australian retirement system weakens
Now in its 10th year, the MMGPI measures which countries are the most (and the least) prepared for tomorrow's ageing world; delivering on the twin goals of providing adequate financial security for retirees that is also economically sustainable.
10/22/2018
Revised HKMA Guidelines on AML/CFT to Take Effect from November
The amendments to the AML/CFT Guidelines aim to better align them with the latest international requirements, such as FATF recommendations to include a new category of international organisation PEPs (politically exposed persons).
10/22/2018
Japan FSA Updates Financial Sector Cyber Policy
The FSA’s policy document acknowledges the work by the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Banks on boosting financial system cyber resilience.
10/22/2018
Ogier partner makes prestigious Asian "Top 40 Under 40" list
David is one of ten lawyers from Hong Kong to make the list.
10/19/2018
NAB boss regrets customers' loss of trust
National Australia Bank chief executive Andrew Thorburn says his bank hasn't had the care and respect for customers it should have.
10/19/2018
Australian regulator says bigger stick needed to clean up financial sector
“Now is the right time to ask whether ASIC should be resourced differently to meet the community’s expectations and the unique challenges of Australia’s financial system,”
10/18/2018
Investors panic as Heera Group chairperson is arrested in India
Heera Group was offering 35% returns on investment, investors say
10/18/2018
Land Bank of Taiwan’s Singapore Branch Selects Wolters Kluwer’s OneSumX for Regulatory Reporting
The scope of new proposals in the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s overhaul of the MAS 610 reporting regime for banks has been far reaching with banks now preparing to meet the new obligations.
10/18/2018
Appleby Advises Shandong Gold Mining Co. on HKD 5.2 Billion Listing
As of March this year, the group controlled and operated 12 mines in China
10/17/2018
Hundreds of businesses to lose banking access after Australia Post and ANZ fail to agree on fee increase
It intends to use the extra money to improve its service and deliver a windfall to licensed post office partners.
10/17/2018
Indonesia extradites Vinay Mittal; wanted in Rs 40-cr bank fraud case
The agency had filed seven charge sheets before designated courts in Delhi and Ghaziabad against Mittal after which he purportedly escaped from the country.
10/17/2018
Banks hit a dubious $2.4b milestone in refunds and repayments
This is merely the first instalment in a series of payments the banks will need to make to restore their social licence to operate.
10/17/2018
Notice Regarding Settlement with U.S. Department of Justice
The U.S. Subsidiaries do not admit any facts, liability or wrongdoing in connection with the settlement and they dispute the allegations made by the DOJ.
10/16/2018
‘New Southern Policy’ encourages financial companies to look to Southeast Asia
One of the champions in Southeast Asian market expansion is KB Financial Group, steered by its flagship KB Kookmin Bank.
10/16/2018
Singapore and Indonesia regulators ink fintech pact
Southeast Asian regulators have been actively forging partnerships to grow their fintech industries as they believe technology and innovation will change the business models of financial services providers in the medium to long-term.
10/16/2018
Aussie asset manager sued by US regulator
In forms filed by Goldsky in 2016 and 2017, the firm claimed its Delaware-based hedge fund - Goldsky Global Alpha Fund - had an auditor, a prime broker and custodian, and an administrator.
10/16/2018
Appleby advises Shandong Gold Mining Co. on HKD 5.2 billion listing
The company is among one of the largest gold producers listed in China and Hong Kong, with a 6.9% market share in China in 2017.
10/16/2018
Super funds excel in reporting obligation
Given the overall good quality of this year's results, the ATO said there was no need for audits or a large program of compliance casework.