Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Re King Bun Limited: Re-affirming When the Case Should be tried in the BVI

The operation of the underlying business and the assets are in Hong Kong and the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”).

New office for Ogier as firm celebrates ten years in Tokyo

Ogier Global provides trustee services to Cayman Islands unit trust structures, being the vehicle of choice for Japanese investors.

How the alleged Punjab National Bank fraud unfolded

India has been gripped by the scandal involving billionaire jewellers and state-run institutions

StanChart transfers rest of Singapore operations to locally incorporated unit

StanChart said the move will not affect the level of service its clients currently receive, and will work to minimise any impact on accounts and dealings

Vertically aligned institutions pay $21.4m compensation

The Advice Compliance Project identified "high-risk advisers" who engaged in non-compliant conduct between 1 January 2009 and 30 June 2015.

Indian police arrest sixth bank official in $1.8b fraud case

The branch is at the center of the alleged fraud involving firms tied to diamond merchants Nirav Modi

J.P. Morgan is quietly hiring more analysts in Asia, others will follow

More are expected to come online – at a higher rate than in 2017 – during the busy post-Chinese New Year hiring period, says a Hong Kong-based headhunter.

Falcon Bank's Martin Keller: We Had to Break With Our Past

The opportunity arose after the sudden exit of former CEO Walter Berchtold as well as that of top executive Arthur Vayloyan.

GSIS wants only experts to handle offshore investment

GSIS president and general manager Jesus Clint O. Aranas had said they were eyeing to raise to 15 percent the share of foreign investments to total assets from 10 percent at present in order to diversify revenue sources.

Wealth firm director ordered to pay $400,000

Director excluded from financial services industry for five years and agrees to pay $400,000 to financial literacy fund

Nirav Modi fraud investigation makes first arrests

Nirav Modi is one of India's richest people, with a personal wealth of $1.75bn, according to Forbes.

PNB Fraud: Hong Kong regulator seeks status report from Indian banks

Senior bank officials said the regulator is “watching the unravelling of the scam closely

NAB Axes Bankers in Digital Shift

The proposed new structure will reduce the layers and complexity in the bank so that we can be simpler, make decisions faster and be even closer to our customers,» said Lorraine Murphy, NAB's chief people officer.

HSBC hopes to leave era of scandals behind

The bank has been held back by huge fines and hasty acquisitions, but believes it is now in a position to grow again

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.

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