04/07/2017
Australian Trade Group Looks to Boost Regulatory Tech's Presence
Twelve companies, mostly startups, have joined the association.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
04/07/2017
RBI's surprise tightening shows Asian peers how to stem inflation
It’s a reasonable middle path for Asian central banks to adopt while they are still cautious about growth against a backdrop of 'deglobalisation' concerns
04/07/2017
Laura Ashley boss to pay ex-wife divorce settlement of £64m
Khoo Kay Peng and Pauline Chai were involved in long-running divorce row following split after 42 years of marriage
04/06/2017
Clifford Chance and KWM advise on first-ever Australian master trust deal
Greenwoods and Herbert Smith Freehills director Andrew Hirst provided tax advice to Latitude.
04/06/2017
India, UK vow to fight tax evasion, up fin service synergy
The two sides also recognised the importance of developing strong pension systems, agreeing that India and the UK can share experiences in this area.
04/06/2017
Billionaire’s start-up bids against Chinese insurers for European bank’s insurance unit
The aim is to sell at least a 75% stake in the unit.
04/05/2017
UBS With Black Eye Over 1MDB
The scandal was a big issue at Finma's annual press conference earlier on Tuesday in Bern, when the regulator said money-laundering cases had more than doubled on the year.
04/05/2017
China seeks global leadership role as supporter of Paris Agreement
The Clean Power Plan required states to slash carbon emissions from power plants. These reductions are an important element of the US meeting its commitments under the Paris accord.
04/05/2017
New trade finance blockchain PoC for HKMA
The successful completion of this PoC will be followed by a pilot transaction, to which HKMA and its partner banks are currently inviting clients and intermediaries.
04/05/2017
MAS Proposes Framework for Singapore Variable Capital Companies
In particular, unlike a Singapore-incorporated company, the S-VACC will provide greater flexibility for the return of capital to shareholders in order to facilitate redemption rights of investors
04/05/2017
Dorsey & Whitney Forms U.S.-China Practice Group
Global Unit To Span Disciplines And Industries, Serve Growing Market
04/05/2017
Ex-Credit Suisse Trader's Hedge Fund Said to Gain 20% This Year
The yen ended the first quarter 5 percent up against the dollar.
04/04/2017
China’s AIIB Approves 13 New Member Countries
The shares allocated to them come from an existing pool of un-allocated shares.
04/04/2017
European development bank strikes pact with New Development Bank
MoU formalises EBRD's partnership with the BRICS development bank
04/04/2017
Thailand launches unique residence programme
The Thailand residence programme provides a multiple entry visa and allows holders to stay in the country for up to 20 years
04/04/2017
Singapore, Ghana Sign New Double Tax Treaty
The agreement will come into force after its ratification by both countries.
04/04/2017
HSBC Singapore becomes a direct life insurer
HSBC Insurance described that status as a milestone.
04/03/2017
NSW land titles registry profits could go to Cayman Islands
The Berejiklian government is expected to announce this week the consortium that has won the right to operate LPI - a monopoly provider of essential titling and registry services - for the next 35 years.
04/03/2017
India steps up black money hunt; seeks Swiss details of over 10 persons
Under its local rules, Switzerland provides a final chance to the concerned persons and entities before sharing the information about suspected cases of tax crimes with any foreign jurisdiction.
04/03/2017
Australia identifies over 340 names with secret Swiss accounts
The message from these investigations makes it clear that governments worldwide are shining a light on offshore tax evasion, and it's only a matter of time before you're in the spotlight.