Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Singapore tries to become a fintech hub

The city-state wants fintech that bolsters, not disrupts, mainstream banks

17-006MR Pershing Securities pays $40,000 in infringement notice penalty

This Rule requires trading participants to have appropriate automated filters for their automated order processing systems.

AMP Capital raises US$2.4 billion for infrastructure investments

The growing institutional investor interest in infrastructure assets can be further illustrated by the increasing number of sovereign wealth funds

Law Firm in Asian Expansion

Subject to final regulatory and administrative processes, and will also provide advice on transactions and disputes.

Australia's top legal advisers revealed

In terms of number of deals, King & Wood Mallesons came second to HSF, recording 62 deals.

Freshfields, Hogan Lovells and Linklaters in running to be named region's top firm at Asia Legal Awards

They recognise the region’s landmark deals, best-performing law firms and standout partners

Rising Japanese Investment in Africa Prompts Law Firms to Ramp Up Africa Practices

But Japan's focus on opportunities in Africa has been growing steadily in recent years.

Russia’s Finance Ministry proposing to remove Hong Kong from list of offshore areas

The amendments are expected to come into force in September 2017.

ZICOlaw network adds Brunei firm

Headed by managing partner Mohamad Rozaiman Abdul Rahman, it advises government-linked entities and high-net-worth individuals

1MDB scandal: Federal Police assisting probes into Malaysia's wealth fund

The AFP continues to evaluate these allegations it would not be appropriate to provide any further comment at this time.

China’s securitisation market revealed

For now, regulators are content to promote diverse forms of securitisation.

Why public must know who really owns a company

This move also ensures corrupt officials and politicians will be unable to award themselves through their families or cronies any government contracts.

Scandal Plagued 1MDB to be Closed

Malaysian government must guarantee 1MDB's creditors and holders of billions of dollars in bonds

Lawmakers call Duterte’s tax plan burdensome

Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III urged Malacañang to look for other sources of revenue before considering the imposition of such a huge burden on the public.

SFC bans Cheung Kwan Po for six months

The case was referred to the SFC following an investigation by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.

Indonesia to regulate to ensure bond dealers produce 'factual' research

The point is, the analysis has to be credible and correspond to factual data.

South Korean pension fund battered by Samsung scandal

Should this revision pass, investors and people will also be able to claim damages against other involved parties

Prominent South Asian Business Family The Laljis Accused Of Stashing Money In Offshore Tax Havens

Three Canada Revenue Agency offices — in Calgary, Edmonton and Montreal — were sold in 2007 in a controversial sale

Auditing the Auditors in Asia

Accounting scandals underscore the importance of sound accounting and auditing practices and oversight.

Savills Korea’s subsidiary obtains asset management license

It will be eligible to apply for an FSS approval to run public funds.

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