Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

As China's doors open, foreign investors worry about exits

There’s too much discretion by the policymakers, giving foreign investors a lack of a rule-based system.

China slaps record fine, jail term on hedge fund trader amid crackdown on ‘financial crocs’

The fine is the largest ever imposed in China for a financial misdemeanour.

Tycoon's disappearance keeps HK on edge

Hong Kong police say Xiao crossed the border into China on Jan 27 through a checkpoint and that they are still investigating the case.

CIBC Opts for Wolters Kluwer’s Regulatory Reporting Hub in Asia and UK

The bank has specifically signed up to use Wolters Kluwer’s OneSumX Regulatory Reporting, including the firm’s Regulatory Update Service.

Law Firm Expands Asia-Pacific Banking Practice

Global law firm White & Case has augmented its banking capabilities in Asia with the addition of a local partner in Hong Kong.

Former Westpac banker sentenced to three years for dishonest use of position

The offences related to his role in obtaining $2.5 million for Westpac customers

CSRC halts kickbacks on investor introductions

The kickback fee does not meet regulatory requirements and could easily induce illegal activities such as bribes.

Assets mispriced by monetary policy: Nikko

Even as the world tilts back towards inflation and an emphasis on fiscal policy, assets appear to be priced for a lower-for-longer deflationary environment.

AMP bonuses disappear after worst result in 13 years

AMP's top 11 executives, excluding AMP Capital, earned $9 million in short term bonuses in 2015

Debt mutual fund investors are in for a treat

The new fiscal deficit number has also fuelled hopes of a lower interest rate scenario.

Collaboration with Local Intermediaries

The marketing and solicitation must be done by local licensed business operator within the scope of its license.

Indonesia to hold court hearing into Goldman Sachs's billion-dollar dispute with tycoon

Legal experts say the outcome could give an indication on whether the country's civil court proceedings will protect the rights of foreigners.

Stockman Asset Management changing name to better reflect service

As those trusted relationships deepen, clients naturally look to us for assistance in areas of their financial lives beyond asset management.

Singapore seizes S$50 mil private jet belonging to 1MDB mastermind Jho Low: report

The US alleges that the funds were laundered through the US banking system and is seeking to confiscate Low’s private jet, as well as other properties including a US$100-million interest in EMI Music Publishing Group

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.

Is the deflation cycle over?

Most contemporary market forecasts extrapolated those trends, predicting an uninterrupted upward march in oil and commodity prices.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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