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India reveals first eight names in black money probe

The Indian authorities have revealed the names of eight businessmen they have accused of being among dozens of people hoarding untold sums of “black money” in foreign banks.

GJEPC urges Centre to grant banking licence to ABN Amro Bank

The delegation told Kher that ABN is the largest lender to the diamond industry

Myanmar Licensing, a milestone in banking industry

Greater convenience is one thing foreign companies doing business in Myanmar can expect as nine foreign banks gradually start their operations within the first half of next year.

Three pillars of policy tightening by central banks

The problem is that in the world after quantitative policy, central bank policy can no longer be represented by a simple interest rate line on a chart.

ABN AMRO Clearing Sydney Pty pays $40,000 infringement notice penalty

Market Participants are specifically required to set and document appropriate pre-determined Order and/or position limits on each Client Account. They are also required to set and document appropriate MPC limits on each Client Account.

Black money: Lodhya denies having a Swiss bank account

City-based bullion trader Pankaj Lodhya, who has been named by the Centre in an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court in the black money case, today denied having a foreign bank account and said he was shocked to find his name in the list.

Deloitte named a leader in Global Risk Management Consulting services by Gartner

Cyber Risk Services and Crisis Management round out broad portfolio Deloitte considers cyber risk services to rank among its most important offerings in the marketplace.

One of Vietnam's richest business tycoons arrested for 'fraud'

One of Vietnam's richest business tycoons has been arrested on suspicion of lending fraud,

Australia: Major banks pay the price for being ‘too big to fail’

The financial system inquiry will be the single biggest driver of Australian bank share prices in the next two years

Baker & McKenzie turns to Corrs for Aussie corporate hire

On his appointment, Peter said: "Baker & McKenzie is the global firm against which all others are measured"

Banking chiefs want stronger 'Asian voices' in reform talks

The region's banking chiefs are calling for stronger "Asian voices" in global discussions about industry regulatory reform.

BNY Mellon China JV gets regulator approval for exit of U.S. partner

Joint ventures between Chinese financial services firms and foreign counterparts have run into trouble recently, with defaults mounting among local partners amid a slowing economy.

ASIC continues Macquarie remediation

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has pointed to its remediation work with Macquarie Private Wealth as one of its steps towards the regulator "doing a better job".

SIX regulatory coverage to include SFC products for HK clients

SIX Financial Information services Hong Kong investors with SFC authorised investment products data.

Too many tweets may make a Twit by Amber Melville-Brown, Withers

Jack Dorsey christened as ‘Twitter’ the product he created to provide ‘a short burst of inconsequential information’.

Banks Face $100 Billion Fund Gap on Rules: Japan Credit

While Japan’s bank lobby has signaled its opposition to the plan, the nation’s low interest rates would help lenders issue the so-called bail-in bonds cheaply, according to Deutsche Bank AG analyst Yoshinobu Yamada.

Baker & McKenzie Strengthens Capital Markets Practice in Singapore

I am excited to join Baker & McKenzie and be part of its compelling blend of international expertise and strong local knowledge

Investors seek delay to HK-Shanghai stock tie-up

Some of the world's biggest banks and asset managers have asked the Hong Kong securities regulator to delay a landmark China stock trading link that could generate billions of dollars of trade a day due to uncertainty over the scheme rules

Swiss banks trying to distance from dodgy Indian clients

The challenge for these customers is to move the money to some other destination without leaving a trail

Bird & Bird to merge with Aussie ally Truman Hoyle

Bird & Bird is to merge with its Australian alliance partner Truman Hoyle a year and a half after signing a co-operation agreement with the TMT firm.

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