08/17/2013
JPMorgan probed over China hiring: report
The Times reported on its website, citing a confidential United States government document, that a bribery investigation had been opened to study the allegations.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
08/16/2013
China wealth management products mar insurers as Fanxin boss flees
Wealth management products have started to take their toll on the mainland's insurance sector.
08/14/2013
Sidley to triple size of Singapore base as firm eyes 50 lawyers in three years
Singapore has become an increasingly competitive market in the last year as high numbers of firms have flocked to open offices there.
08/13/2013
Vinson China co-head to relocate to Hong Kong in wake of Shanghai exit
Vinson & Elkins China co-head David Blumental is relocating to Hong Kong with a team of associates following the firm's decision to close in Shanghai.
08/13/2013
DLA Singapore exits continue with former managing partner set to exit
His move will mark the third senior exit from DLA's Singapore office in the last year, following the departures of Glynn's predecessor as Singapore managing partner, Martin David, and disputes partner Justyn Jagger.
08/12/2013
Singapore's banking system able to withstand adverse scenarios
Singapore's banking system is found to be sound and able to withstand adverse scenarios after a stress test exercise
08/11/2013
After tip-off from FSA, UBS accounts linked to Indian businessmen under Sebi scanner
India's capital markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India is conducting a wide-ranging investigation into the use of funds parked in undisclosed overseas bank accounts
08/11/2013
Japan regulator says Singapore-based hedge fund manipulated share prices
A Singapore-based hedge fund manipulated prices in the Japanese equity market and should pay a 431 million yen ($4.38 million) fine.
08/11/2013
Hill Dickinson secures second Asia base with Hong Kong launch
Hill Dickinson is to open an office in Hong Kong in association with a local law firm after receiving clearance from the region's authorities.
08/08/2013
Former Royal Bank of Canada employee jailed for insider trading
Khoo communicated the inside information to Jia Yao Mathew Tan, who was sentenced in April this year, and another person.
08/07/2013
Ashurst gets closer to Seoul with Korean partner hire
Prior to joining Yulchon, he practised at Kim & Chang in Korea for many years following his work experience in Cravath, Swaine & Moore in New York.
08/07/2013
Addleshaw Goddard targets East Asia
Addleshaw Goddard has announced plans to increase its capability in Hong Kong through a formal association with a newly established local firm
08/06/2013
Rothschild calls for regulatory certainty
It marks the latest investment bank to post a loss after the softest year for M&A since the global financial crisis.
08/04/2013
Millionaire investment banker settles out of court over fake Brett Whitely painting he paid $2.5m for
A Legal stoush between a millionaire investment banker and an art advisor over a fake Brett Whiteley painting of Sydney Harbour has been settled out of court on the day of hearing.
08/01/2013
Global law firm Expands M&A Practice in Japan
He previously practiced in New York where he represented US and Japanese clients in cross-border M&A and finance transactions and securities offerings and joins the Firm from another international firm where he led its corporate practice in Tokyo.
08/01/2013
Global law firm Strengthens Energy, Infrastructure, Project and Asset Finance Practice in Southeast Asia
“There has been an upturn in cross-border project financing activity in Southeast Asia in recent years,” said White & Case Global Project Finance Practice Leader, Art Scavone.
07/31/2013
Banks want RBI to ease product management rules
RBI has asked banks to sell third-party products at only those branches which have specified trained personnel for the purpose
07/31/2013
Sidley continues to ramp up Singapore with fourth partner hire since local licence win
Sidley Austin has hired its fourth partner in Singapore since receiving a local licence in the city-state in February, giving it a total partner headcount of eight.
07/30/2013
Offshore incorporations down - Appleby
Offshore incorporations down, but signs indicate 2013 will be a watershed year
07/30/2013
Taylor Wessing prepares South East Asian network launch
Initially, the firm plans to formalise its relationship with the local firms it has worked with in Indonesia, Vietman, Malaysia and Thailand by entering into an association, but plans to expand its regional network to cover the whole ASEAN.