03/13/2017
Singapore hints at covered bond reforms
Currently, the encumbrance limit for Singapore is 4 per cent, on par with Canada
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
03/13/2017
Hunter Hall and Pengana Capital to merge
Ethical fund manager Hunter Hall Limited has entered a merger agreement with Pengana Capital, which will result in a business with combined funds under management of $3.1 billion.
03/13/2017
Government vows to control risks in financial markets
The emphasis on curbing financial risks also reflects the government's concerns about the rising trend of "exit the real, enter the fake"
03/12/2017
New rules in the new year: SIAC's Investment Arbitration Rules
The IA Rules can be expected to facilitate further the emergence of Singapore as a popular seat for investor-State disputes (although IA Rules arbitrations can be held elsewhere).
03/12/2017
Singapore rushes to save banks amid property rules easing
The relaxation of the rules came after 13 consecutive quarters of drops in Singapore home prices.
03/12/2017
Financial regulators press anew for further easing of bank secrecy
The corporate regulator, which hosted the roundtable discussion for a position paper it will submit to the Congress
03/10/2017
3 N. Korean banks banned from key international financial network
The latest ban had completely isolated North Korea from the international financial system.
03/10/2017
OECD invites BD to join combat against fund flight
Says signing convention can help check base erosion, profit shifting to tax havens
03/10/2017
Pakistan to sign agreement regarding bank accounts with Switzerland: Ishaq Dar
The situation demanded that Pakistan approach the Swiss government for a treaty surrounding the exchange of information, Dar added.
03/10/2017
PwC Launches Hong Kong Law Firm With KWM, O'Melveny Hires
Former King & Wood Mallesons partner David Tiang formed the auditor's associated firm with former O'Melveny & Myers Hong Kong partner Gigi Woo.
03/10/2017
Pacific 'leads' in law reforms, registries
The online registry we put in the Pacific are more sophisticated than in most of the 50 states in the US.
03/10/2017
Myanmar starts first audit of state-owned banks in decades
These banks are under-capitalised
03/10/2017
China to strengthen financial asset management
The level of regulation may be further raised if necessary
03/10/2017
Monetary Authority of Singapore Works to Boost Blockchain Utilization: Looks to Central Bank Digital Currency
MAS said the project has achieved the objectives of producing a digital representation of the Singapore
03/10/2017
Financial regulators of Japan and UK announce Exchange of Letters on Co-operation Framework to support innovative FinTech companies
The Financial Services Agency of Japan and the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority have exchanged letters on a Co-operation Framework to support innovative FinTech companies.
03/09/2017
ANZ says four executive resignations in wake of BBSW allegations not linked to case
The revelation came as ANZ also defended its treatment of small business customers
03/09/2017
Amundi’s Fund Channel expands into Asia
These services consist of regulatory monitoring, monitoring and commission payments for the distribution of funds.
03/09/2017
ASIC compensation skyrockets
In the first half of 2016 there were 96 infringement notices issued and 75 criminal charges pressed.
03/09/2017
ANZ shuts down broking business
CMC Markets has also committed to working with ANZ to bring new and innovative features to our customers.
03/09/2017
Dubai Regulator Signs FinTech Pact with Singapore’s Central Bank
Dubai looks to make a FinTech splash with Singaporean partnership.