Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

How Asian Banks Stepped Up

Asian banks emerged from the global financial turmoil with stronger fundamentals relative to their global peers.

Australian Regulator Cancels Licence of China-Focused MT4 Broker Gallop

Gallop International Group Pty, formerly known as Weather Pro Exchange Pty, is no longer ASIC-approved.

India markets regulator proposes tighter rules for offshore derivatives

ODIs tracking equities and debt would be spared.

Family Wealth Disputes: Preparation Is Key

The world's biggest smartphone maker Samsung and South Korea's other giant conglomerates are firmly in the sights of the country's new president Moon Jae-In - and analysts say he could succeed where many have failed.

Chinese regulator greenlights seven IPOs

The firms and their underwriters will confirm IPO dates and publish prospectuses following discussions with the exchanges.

ASIC boosts Australia's regtech innovation scene

The initiatives are among a range of proposals covered in Report 523 ASIC’s Innovation Hub and our approach to regulatory technology, released today, covering ASIC's approach to regtech and inviting feedback from the sector and wider industry.

Queensland Supreme Court imposes penalties on dishonest MFS officers and funds manager

It also ordered them to pay compensation.

Government's structural reforms steps in the right direction: UBS

According to the global financial services major, notwithstanding the "gradual pace" of recovery on the ground, the government's current measures are steps in the right direction.

Stockbroker fined S$9,000 for corruption in latest 1MDB-linked prosecution

The assets turned out to be two oil ships owned by PSOSL, and the clients, Ang found out later, were Bridge Partners Investment Management (Cayman) Limited and Affinity Equity International Partners Limited – companies controlled by Yeo and Mr Tan,

IFC and Monetary Authority of Singapore Collaborate to Advance FinTech Innovation in Asia

FinTech is at the core of the growing interaction between those industries, with great potential to help countries overcome development challenges, by making widespread access to financial services possible.

Japanese financial regulators raid state-backed bank over shady loans

The Financial Services Agency headed up the on-site inspection Wednesday and is looking into those responsible for the bank extending emergency loans to firms and companies that did not fulfill the criteria as set under the state-backed scheme.

Hawksford rebrands globally as it expands its offering in Asia

With clients in 115 countries, the international corporate, private client and funds business has created a fresh, universal image, which will help it to deliver on its global growth ambitions.

The future of growth in South-east Asia

Even the US, probably despite rather than because of President Donald Trump, is approaching full employment.

China's financial reform fraught with risks

President Xi Jinping has pledged to prevent an outbreak of systemic financial risk.

Major financial advisory institutions continue refund programs for fees-for-no-service

These institutions' total compensation estimates for these advice delivery failures now stand at more than $204 million, plus interest.

Macquarie Group becomes latest ASIC target on foreign exchange

ASIC will appoint an independent consultant to assess the program and its implementation.

Senior ATO official tangled in $165m fraud scandal

It appears that his son has asked him to access some information potentially.

Hong Kong, China regulators approve 'Bond Connect' scheme

Plans for a "Bond Connect" programme have been in the works since Beijing launched a scheme allowing two-way trading between the Hong Kong and Shanghai stock markets in 2014, but the authorities have provided few details on the mechanics

DBS agrees China tie-up

Both parties are expected to work together to explore ways to improve cooperation in a number of areas.

SIV Asset Management slams bill claim

SIV was originally known as Aurora Funds Limited, before rebranding in 2016 to focus the business on the significant investor visa programme.

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