Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Court fines former TAMCO chairman

The court deemed Chen's actions an unlawful pursuit for personal gain

Australian Law Firm Ordered to Pay Millions to Millionaire

A court has ordered that Gadens pay their former client $4.9 million.

CC and Linklaters lead on Harbin Bank's planned $1bn Hong Kong IPO

The deal comes amid a wave of Hong Kong IPOs by midsized Chinese banks in recent months - all looking to raise capital amid tight credit conditions on the mainland.

Bird & Bird launches in Korea via local alliance

Bird & Bird has signed a cooperation agreement with South Korean firm Hwang Mok Park, blazing a new trail for international firms to tap into the market.

A&O and Norton Rose Fulbright line up for successful Singapore licence renewal

The Singapore Ministry of Law is expected to make an official announcement on the successful applicants later this week.

Dechert looks to open in Singapore with OMM lateral hire

Dechert is understood to be in the process of hiring O’Melveny & Myers’Singapore partner Dean Collins as part of the firm’s plan to open an office in Singapore later this year.

Singapore law firm launches in Myanmar

Has become the latest Singapore firm to establish a presence in Myanmar, after launching an associate firm in Yangon.

ANZ getting A$85 mln from insurers in ING frozen funds settlement

ANZ has struck a deal with insurers over two infamous frozen investment funds that sees it receive about A$85 million.

SFC bans ex-HSBC banker for life for

The case was referred to the SFC by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority

SFC bans ex-Credit-Suisse banker for life for

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

Rat trader faces 5-10 years for insider dealing

"Rat trading" refers to fund managers buying shares via their personal trading accounts

Conyers recognised in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2014

Conyers Dill & Pearman has been listed amongst the top offshore law firms in the 2014 edition of Chambers Asia-Pacific

Global law firm to open new office in Perth

That it will open an office in Perth, the mining and energy center of Australia

SEBI collates KYC details of nearly 2 cr investors

The move is expected to help ease doing business for individuals as well as financial sector entities, including banks.

Weakening bank balance-sheets is a worry, IMF tells RBI

Steps are also needed to modernise the legal and insolvency framework

Hong Kong grants request for Bank Century asset recovery

The Law and Human Rights Ministry announced on Tuesday that the Hong Kong High Court had approved the Indonesian government’s request to repatriate the assets of the graft-ridden Bank Century

Leading offshore law wins 'Best law firms for offshore work'

Leading offshore law firm has been announced as a winner in the China Business Law Journal's 2013 China Business Law Awards.

Baker & McKenzie Opens ‘New Frontier’ Office in Myanmar

Baker & McKenzie’s Yangon office should reach break even and be “moving to cruising altitude,” after that, said Eduardo Leite, chairman of the law firm’s executive committee.

One account for all assets

It is an excellent move in reporting capital market transaction in a consistent manner and prevent tax leaks

Coutts Sues Neo Taking Singapore Claims to $140 Million

The 65-year-old Malaysian has also been sued by Interactive Brokers LLC after he failed to pay for a S$26.5 million shortfall in his margin account.

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