11/06/2017
MAS to tighten cybersecurity, loosen sandbox rules
Some 20 global banks and insurers have set up innovation labs; more than 400 fintechs have settled in
11/06/2017
Australia and China sign agreement to share fintech information
The formal agreement will allow financial regulators in Australia and China to confidentially share information pertaining to fintech activity in each jurisdiction.
11/06/2017
Regulators to approve entry of CIMB Group
Kuala Lumpur-headquartered CIMB describes itself as one of largest investment banks in Asia and one of the largest Islamic banks in the world.
11/06/2017
Eyes Set on the Pearl of the Orient
But then Hong Kong also is likely to bear more fruit to Charles Russell Speechlys in terms of the new opportunities in the private wealth sector.
11/06/2017
Shrinking Sway of Aussie Banks
A deal that mirrored the move by fellow Australian lender ANZ.
11/06/2017
Fewer Mortgages Mean Australia's Banks Will Cut Bond Sales, BlackRock Says
Regulator clampdowns on property lending will cool bond sales
11/06/2017
Bank of China HK agrees to buy Vietnam, PH businesses from parent
The transactions are part of BOC's push to expand its presence in the ASEAN region and improve customer service, product innovation and marketing capability.
11/06/2017
HSBC pledges to deliver $100bn of green finance through to 2025
We are committed to being a leading global partner to the public and private sectors as they make that transition.
11/05/2017
Overseas Filipino Bank approval put on fast lane
After the MB approval, Buenaventura said the OF Bank would be able to start its operations in Dubai on Jan. 2.
11/03/2017
Singapore Police Examine Goldman’s Role in 1MDB Deals
Investigators have met with current and former bank officials
11/03/2017
India Joins Crypto Clampdown
The cryptocurrency, which has surged more than sevenfold this year rose above the $7,000 threshold following the announcement.
11/02/2017
Westpac’s silk covers rough terrain
Any cash would be invested in liquid assets
11/02/2017
Harneys acts for Guangzhou R&F Properties Co. Ltd in US$800 million offering of Senior Notes
The listing was one of the largest debt listings on the Cayman Islands Stock Exchange this year and was obtained in a short timeframe.
11/02/2017
ARCA welcomes government's timetable for comprehensive credit reporting
To enable the mandatory regime, the Government has also announced that it will rely on the industry led and administered framework for the sharing of data.
11/02/2017
Court slaps higher penalties on couple for unauthorised trading
(MAS) Has Successfully Obtained Higher Civil Penalties Against Mr Wang Boon Heng (Wang) And Ms Foo Jee Chin (Foo) For Contravening section 201(b) Of The Securities And Futures Act (SFA)
11/02/2017
Investor Walks Over Abusing Clients' Money
Investment Adviser Who Used $1.59 Million Of His Clients
11/02/2017
1MDB saga: Singapore Issues Prohibition Orders Against Two Individuals
MAS Has Issued Prohibition Orders POs Against Two Individuals For Activities Related To The Ongoing 1MDB Saga
11/02/2017
Billionaire Accused Of Treating Assistant As Sex Slave Slapped With Slander Suit
The Chinese Billionaire Accused Of Treating His Personal Assistant As A Sex Slave
11/02/2017
Indian banks need reform, not just recapitalization
Government financial package will fail without further action
11/01/2017
AllianceBernstein slashes retail fees
Driscoll described AB as a global leader in the conversation about changing fee models in active management