Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Thailand unveils new detailed cryptocurrency, ICO regulations

According to the SEC decree, companies looking to conduct an ICO must signify the type of token being issued as well as other pertinent investment information.

Mahathir woos Japanese investors in bid to move away from China

Cash-strapped Malaysian government can look to tap Japan's vast pool of low-cost capital

Linklaters – Zhao Sheng joint operation in Shanghai Free Trade Zone

Karthi Chidambaram gave an written undertaking to appear before the concerned IT official on June 28.

Tax Agency Finds South Korea's Biggest Cryptocurrency Exchange Not Guilty of Tax Evasion

Earlier this year, the government raided the headquarters of UPbit in Seoul for allegedly deceiving investors, and almost immediately after turned to Bithumb over potential malpractice and suspicious business activities.

Russian firms involved in disputes may turn to Hong Kong as city’s rising arbitration skills shine bright

Restrictions may apply to the import or the use of services from companies registered in counter-sanctioned countries or from companies with any shareholding held by an individual or company from these countries.

Karthi Chimdabaram gets anticipatory bail in Black Money case

The court on Saturday also directed the I-T department to keep in abeyance the warrant issued against him until he returned from his trip abroad.

CCI dismisseCCI dismisses case against Client Associates s case against Client Associates

Section 3 and Section 4 pertains to anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market position, respectively.

Baker McKenzie acts on $175m investment fund ASX float

McGrath was supported by associate Andrew Slucky and graduate lawyer Daniella Lambert.

ASIC permanently bans former NAB financial adviser

ASIC found that Mr Eung had engaged in dishonest conduct, was likely to contravene a financial services law, and was not of good character.

Israelis among nearly 500 arrested over alleged online fraud in Phillipines

Suspects allegedly lured victims to invest in foreign stocks, stole money through online app after obtaining bank account and credit card details

Bank of Thailand to test use of digital currency for interbank settlement

Like other central banks, our goal is not to immediately bring CBDC into use, but rather to explore its potential and implications for back-office operations

Singapore Returns to 1MDB Probe

The move illustrates how the net around the Malaysian financier-businessman is tightening.

China reserves at seven-month low

The total foreign currency reserve assets represent over seven times the currency in circulation or about 45 percent of Hong Kong dollar M3.

UBS said to be cutting asset management jobs amid China pivot

The unit had 2,361 employees at the end of March, according to UBS filings.

ASIC looks into Melbourne planning firm

ASIC also found that as part of the lax supervision of the representative, Allied failed to conduct advice audits.

Blue Sky denies private equity selloff

Shortly after announcing its domestic retail hedge fund would be wound up, Blue Sky assured investors it has no intention of selling its private equity business.

Mourant advises on takeover of AIM-Listed Mytrah Energy

Our unique global perspective helped us provide a seamless service on the various corporate and finance aspects of this complex acquisition

Hong Kong regulator fines HSIM for breach of fund rules

The disciplinary action followed an independent review jointly agreed by the SFC and HSIM, according to a May 31 statement from the regulator.

UBS Resurfaces in Malaysia Probe

Musa, the former governor of Sabah, a mountainous state on the northern tip of Borneo rich in oil, timber and palm oil, is in hot water in Malaysia.

Charges laid in ANZ criminal cartel conduct case

The charges follow from a two-year long investigation undertaken by Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

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