02/07/2017
Ireland benefits from surge in Chinese investment
The scale of recent investment amidst a period of global uncertainty was revealed by data from Baker McKenzie.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
02/06/2017
Is the deflation cycle over?
Most contemporary market forecasts extrapolated those trends, predicting an uninterrupted upward march in oil and commodity prices.
02/06/2017
Wrongly accused of fraud and evasion by the ATO? Inspector-General of Taxation Ali Noroozi wants to know
This is the second time the issue of fraud and evasion has come under scrutiny, after a 2014 parliamentary inquiry recommended that people and companies charged with it should be granted the presumption of innocence in court.
02/06/2017
AMP alters approach to authorised representatives
AMP is moving away from its limited licensing options for accountants, as a number of advisers licensed by its SMSF Advice business leave the network.
02/06/2017
Australian firm tops Big Six, APAC rivals in client survey
The Legal 500’s Client Intelligence Report surveyed 9,096 in-house counsel and client respondents in 188 countries from April to May 2016.
02/06/2017
India's wealthy more willing with succession planning
This has all highlighted the broader range of services and products which are now required and more readily being sought to meet the new needs of clients.
02/03/2017
FINMA sanctions Coutts for 1MDB breaches
When the account was opened, information was provided to the effect that USD 10 million would be transferred to it from the account holder’s family assets.
02/03/2017
LM directors escape legal sanctions in Australia
Asic's case focused on a decision of the directors to extend the loan in 2012.
02/03/2017
NAB and Bankwest forced to repay customers
The overcharging occurred because of poor disclosure of what services members would receive.
02/03/2017
Tech billionaire Sparks New Zealand Passport-for-Sale Row
Opposition parties accuse the government of turning citizenship into an asset wealthy foreigners can buy.
02/02/2017
Japan's pension megafund to invest in US infrastructure
Tokyo proposal steps up bilateral jobs initiative
02/02/2017
FINMA sanctions Coutts for 1MDB breaches
In the past five years, FINMA has issued industry bans against six bank managers following serious breaches of due diligence requirements. Last year FINMA launched enforcement proceedings against six further bank office holders, four of them in connection
02/01/2017
Further growth for Carey Olsen’s Singapore office
We’ve experienced strong growth in Asia in recent months
02/01/2017
Vizor Software Regulatory Technology Selected by Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam
Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam, a statutory body that acts as the central bank of Brunei Darussalam, has chosen Vizor Software, the leader in financial regulatory technology for its new Centralised Statistical System.
02/01/2017
Indonesia’s Largest Private Bank Launches $15 Million Fintech VC Firm
Relaxed regulations help Indonesia’s biggest private bank bulldoze its way into the Fintech space.
02/01/2017
First listing of an Isle of Man company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
The issue of guaranteed unsecured fixed rate notes represents the Group’s landmark return to the US$ bonds market since 2004.
01/31/2017
Big four banks to face fresh grilling at parliamentary inquiry
The inquiry mandates that hearings must occur at least annually.
01/31/2017
Tackling a challenging environment in Singapore
A likely outcome will be fewer firms over time.
01/31/2017
Tackling a challenging environment in Singapore
This is due to the pressure being put on market players by the regulations.
01/31/2017
Caution reigns over monetary policy in developing Asia
Rate-cutting days may be over but there is no rush to tighten policy yet