08/20/2013
JPMorgan hires New York law firm to help in hiring probe
The SEC is questioning JPMorgan, the largest US bank, over its relationships with at least two families in China that may have legitimate explanations, sources told Reuters.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
08/20/2013
Top private client lawyers set for first Hong Kong Private Client Forum
Asia's leading private client lawyers are set to gather at The Mira Hong Kong Hotel next month to debate the challenges facing Greater China's high net worth community at Legal Week's inaugural Hong Kong Private Client Forum.
08/19/2013
Malaysia finalises AIFMD agreement
While Asian asset managers may be put off targeting European investors, due to AIFMD restrictions on non-EU-domiciled funds, the move should help facilitate such distribution for those that wish to sell products into Europe.
08/18/2013
Orrick expands corporate practice in Tokyo
Johnson is the second partner to join Orrick’s Tokyo office this year
08/18/2013
Nerine welcomes new Hong Kong trust law
The result is that new non-charitable trusts - such as private trusts for wealth and estate planning - are no longer limited in duration
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.
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.