Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

India, Iran Sign Agreement For Avoidance Of Double Taxation On Rouhani's Visit

India and Iran signed in New Delhi an Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to taxes on income.

Indian investigators raid billionaire jeweller's offices

It made fresh allegations against Modi to the CBI, according to PTI.

Credit Suisse under investigation in US over Asian hiring

The development comes in the same week as the Zurich-based bank reported a net loss of $1bn for 2017, largely attributed to American income tax expenses.

Ogier shortlisted for two awards at IFLR Asia Awards 2018

The transaction was reported as the largest debut issuance of a high yield bond by a PRC company since January 2013.

Taiwan deal involving Ogier's Hong Kong and Cayman teams recognised with three awards

Ogier worked closely with Sullivan & Cromwell on the deal, which was structured through a Cayman Islands scheme of arrangement.

Monetary Authority of Singapore publishes guidelines to protect users of electronic payments

Financial institutions will be expected to set clear resolution processes for unauthorised or erroneous payment transactions.

Hong Kong authorities raid company connected to Convoy

The warrant was carried out in accordance with the “Prevention of Bribery Ordinance”, which prohibits the offering of a bribe to employees of the company, and the use of false documents by an agent to deceive his “principal”.

NZ Big Law Firm’s Serious Sexual Harassment Allegations in #MeToo Sex Storm

The Police have reportedly kept an “open file” on the matter and LawFuel believes that the allegations against at least one former member of the firm is of a very serious nature

Royal commission: opening salvo puts big banks on notice

The financial system will achieve this goal if it operates in a manner that is efficient, resilient and just.

ICO regulation in Asia

There are three types of tokens and depending on which is used by the project company, they will be regulated differently.

PRIMER: ICO regulation in Asia

There are three types of tokens and depending on which is used by the project company, they will be regulated differently.

Thai central bank bans banks from cryptocurrencies

Banks are prohibited from investing or trading in cryptocurrency, offering cryptocurrency exchanges and creating platforms for cryptocurrency trading.

WisdomTree teams up with Premia in Asia Pacific region

WisdomTree’s global expansion is a critical part of our growth strategy, and this new relationship complements our existing business in Japan.

Australia's big banks focus on job cuts as inquiry looms

But the strategic change will come at a cost for the banks.

Chinese conglomerate HNA reduces stake in Deutsche Bank

A spokesperson for the Vienna-based financial investor C Quadrat, which manages HNA's holdings of Deutsche bank, emphasized that the group would remain a "long-term major shareholder of Deutsche Bank."

AAT issues stay on Poidevin appeal to ASIC ban

The regulator banned Poidevin over his involvement in the trading of DirectMoney shares between 14 July 2015 and 23 July 2015.

Hong Kong regulator warns on cryptocurrency risks; takes action against exchanges and ICO issuers

Most of these cryptocurrency exchanges either confirmed that they did not provide trading services for such cryptocurrencies or took immediate rectification measures, including removing relevant cryptocurrencies from their platforms.

ANZ shuts Laos retail products, services in Asia strategy push

Last day for ANZ’s Laos retail products, services is March 30

Japan's top reflationist sees his central banking career as over

Deflation proves a tougher foe than deputy governor anticipated

China's private funds face employee exodus, business scramble as rules bite

The result, according to employees, head-hunters and analysts, was a rush for the exits.

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