Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

FMC to implement FSLRC norms

The Forward Markets Commission, the commodities market regulator, is all set to implement the recommendations of the Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission in phases.

Five Chineses Firms Halt IPOs as Beijing Tightens Supervision -- Update

The five, including three information-technology companies, were among 51 companies that received the go-ahead from the China Securities Regulatory Commission to list after the country ended a more-than-yearlong IPO freeze two weeks ago.

Central bank of Singapore keeps check on virtual currency trades

In an inaugural report on money laundering and terrorist financing risks, the city-state said these sectors were identified for further study “as technology evolves and criminals become more sophisticated”.

China Securities Watchdog Orders More Shadow-Banking Disclosure

The regulator also said today it would step up supervision of brokerages’ involvement in shadow banking, adding that related risks in the securities industry are manageable.

Clifford Chance forms strategic alliance in Indonesia

Clifford Chance said the associated firm would focus on corporate M&A, banking and finance and capital markets work.

Singapore has 'robust regime' against money laundering says government report

Singapore issued today its inaugural national risk assessment (NRA) report on money laundering and terrorist financing risks in the country.

King & Wood Mallesons announce new practice management lineup

King & Wood Mallesons has announced the appointment of Craig Pollack as the new global co-ordinator for dispute resolution/litigation.

Finance chief sounds a warning on bitcoins

High risks are expected to be involved in exchanging, trading and holding bitcoin as the virtual currency has no support from physical items, issuers or real economy, Chan warned.

Mitsubishi UFJ Says Japan Police Probing Fake E-Mails to Clients

The bank also began e-mailing customers on Nov. 27 warning them about the scam

Commerzbank Loses Singapore Bonus Suit With Dresdner Bankers (1)

Commerzbank AG must pay bonuses to 10 bankers in Singapore at its now-defunct Dresdner unit, who claimed the lender breached their contracts by refusing to pay, a judicial official ruled.

China to require new disclosures by systemically important banks

China bank regulator implements global rules pushed by G20

Winston & Strawn to launch in Taiwan

IP and ITC litigation will be the leading components of what we do in Taiwan but are not the only part of our plan

RBS Securities Japan Ltd Sentenced For Manipulation of Yen Libor

Sentencing of RBS is an important reminder of the significant consequences facing banks that deliberately manipulate financial benchmark rates

50 Percent Of Executives Surveyed Say Companies Have Limited Or No Protocols For Cross Border Investigations - KPMG

This revelation comes at a time when data and employee privacy issues, often triggered by investigations, are dominating the headlines and major corporations are facing increased regulatory scrutiny around anti-bribery and corruption legislation

Consultation on establishing an effective resolution regime for financial institutions in Hong Kong launched

"The establishment of an effective resolution regime for financial institutions in Hong Kong is required to meet the latest international standards for the regulation and supervision of financial institutions.

China Banking Regulator Vows to Reduce Financial Risks

Chinese banks--especially smaller ones--could face liquidity risks, as they rely heavily on wealth management products and the interbank market for funds while lending mainly to property developers and local government financing vehicles, officials said l

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