Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Banks crack down on money transfer services

Remittances from New Zealand represent a significant part of many Pacific nations' incomes.

Banks require customers to give 31 days notice if they plan on accessing term deposit accounts early

National Senior Australia’s chief executive Michael O’Neill said the new rules introduced under the Basel III liquidity standards will put “unnecessary stress” on retirees

Liquidators eye Ponzi investors

Backers who were paid out before scheme folded could face attempt to claw back $2m

OJK to regulate capital

The OJK is reviewing the best format to measure consolidated minimum capital requirements, according to OJK commissioner on banking supervision Nelson Tampubolon.

Foreign Law Firms Face Pressure in China

Lawyers Compete Not Only With Each Other, but Also 19,000 Chinese Firms

Dentons to Merge With Dacheng of China to Create World’s Largest Law Firm

The multinational law firm Dentons announced on Tuesday that it would merge with the Dacheng Law Offices of China, creating a firm with the world’s largest number of lawyers.

Kaisa fallout hangs over China trust industry

Regulator under pressure to act as distressed Shenzhen property developer Kaisa faces court action from at least five trust companies attempting to seize its assets.

Southeast Asian Bitcoin Site Charged With Securities Fraud

An undercover agent e-mailed the site and was told he “could not lose money in the investment

Spotlight: Chinese premier's Switzerland trip further develops bilateral ties, cooperation

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's presence at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum and visit to Switzerland further promoted bilateral ties to a new level, and injected new conceptions into the cooperation.

Appleby Lawyer Receives 2014 Hong Kong Deal Maker of The Year Award

Appleby Associate Vincent Chan has recently received the 2014 Hong Kong Deal Maker of the Year Award presented by Finance Monthly.

Appleby Advises On Multiple HKEX Listings In Active Start To 2015

Appleby has had an active start to 2015 in the capital market sector, advising on three initial public offerings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in January, including the year’s first HKEx listing.

Switzerland promises cooperation to India on tax matters

Switzerland on Wednesday assured India of full cooperation on tax information exchange and agreed to discuss the issue of black money stashed in Swiss banks.

Regulator proposes changes to Singapore’s banking law

A consultation paper on proposed changes to Singapore’s banking law has been released by the Monetary Authority of Singapore

Chinese Chairman of Credit Suisse Venture Is Missing

Lei Jie, the chairman of China’s Founder Securities (601901) Co. and its joint venture with Credit Suisse Group AG, can’t be contacted by Founder as the government questions executives at the company’s parent.

First QDIE licence granted in China

Under a new scheme in Shenzhen, a subsidiary of China Southern Asset Management is the first to get a permit to sell an alternative investment product to its wealthy clients onshore.

Seychelles is ‘open to assist’ Sri Lanka with Rajapaksa money-laundering investigation

The government of Seychelles has said it will assist with all formal requests for an investigation into the assets of Sri Lanka’s former president.

What will a Chinese Fatca mean for financial institutions?

China has announced plans to implement a law that is similar to Fatca

UBS Global AM exec tips more QE

Now that central bankers seem comfortable with quantitative easing, there is likely to be more of it, says Curt Custard, head of global investment solutions at the Swiss firm.

China, Switzerland sign deal on yuan trading in Zurich

The deal was concluded during the visit of Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang to the World Economic Forum in Davos.

HKMA to tighten screws on money laundering at Hong Kong banks

Suspicious transaction reports received by police rose 15.4 per cent last year to 38,000

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