Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Royal commission: banks pledge transparency on valuations

CBA said its policy is to provide a copy of valuations to customers when customers have paid for it, "except in limited circumstances".

China eases capital curbs on qualified foreign investors

The measure was imposed to prevent capital outflows caused by stock market volatility.

PNB fraud: Enforcement Directorate asks Interpol to issue red corner notice against Nirav Modi in money laundering case

The agency's move comes in the wake of the charge sheet it filed against 23 people including Nirav Modi in a special court in Mumbai.

Investors in no mood to buy the dip in Australian banks

Tougher regulatory climate and slowing housing market changes the equation

Asset managers raise pressure on Japan's board appointments

Calls intensify for more outside directors and fewer cross-held shares

Quantitative tightening puts Asian markets on volatile path

The ramifications of the Federal Reserve raising rates and unwinding its balance sheet, just as the European Central Bank looks set to end its bond-buying programme, is occupying investors in Asia.

UK Tier 1 investor visa applications among Chinese nationals soars by 56%. Roman Abramovich no longer interested in UK Visa.

Perhaps some very wealthy people may wish to consider other UK visa routes such as the tier 2 sponsorship licence and tier 2 visa scheme

Standard Chartered applies for virtual banking licence in Hong Kong

Standard Chartered has also been a founding sponsor of local fintech accelerator SuperCharger Hong Kong, since 2015.

Billions in cryptocurrency wealth wiped out after hack

The exchange did not disclose the value of tokens stolen. The theft was of less well-known cryptocurrencies rather than bitcoin itself.

Major South Korean Crypto Exchange Coinone Facing Online Gambling Charges

As such, margin trading in the US, for example, is heavily regulated by bodies like the Federal Reserve Board, the New York Stock Exchange, and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

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

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