Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Hong Kong watchdog says IPO sponsors to have more power to probe

Proposed new regulations for sponsors of IPOs in Hong Kong will give bankers greater authority

Divorce Knocks Net Worth Of China's Richest Woman But Makes Her Ex A Billionaire

Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post newspaper quoted a Longfor spokesman last Wednesday as saying that no longer being China’s richest woman may be good news for Wu, since “she likes to keep a low profile.”

Indonesia Ties Banking Licenses to Capital Levels for First Time

The monetary authority has taken steps to guard against external shocks amid a European debt crisis

Danamon Deal Priced to Fail Over Singapore Bank Clash: Real M&A

Danamon, which fell as low as 4,900 rupiah by early June, 30 percent below the bid, ended at 5,950 rupiah, still 15 percent less than the offer.

Singapore Law Soc appoints new president

He is also a litigation and arbitration partner at Rodyk, one of the city-state's oldest law firms

Revenge of the nerds as banks see risk, compliance hiring boom

Traditionally one of the least glamorous jobs in the sector, these staff are in hot demand at a time when nearly all other parts of the banking industry are getting cut.

BDO Sees Global Revenue Grow in 2012

At year end 2012, BDO provides services in 138 countries and there has been a significant rise in the number of partners and staff working in BDO

Global law firm joins Korea rush

The firm joins almost 20 other international firms that have also applied or stated their intention to do so.

Hong Kong property billionaire loses appeal to claw back property he gave to mistress

He did not appeal that finding, he claimed that the judge wrongly focused on the nature of the relationship when he should have concentrated on legal documents

Be very afraid of Basel III

The impact of Basel III on Thai banking operations is likely to be small, especially compared to the true economic cost that will creep beyond the banking sector in the long run.

China to move forward with tougher bank rules

"China has promised to anticipate the establishment of the global financial supervision system and adopt the international standards."

International law firm strengthens Hong Kong office to support spike in US tax and wealth planning

He will focus on international tax, probate, and trust and estate planning, with a particular focus on US persons and property.

FATCA Model 2 Agreement Released - Withers

Model 2 essentially builds upon the foundation of Model 1 with some significant differences

Rules to curb tax evasion by foreign investors likely in 10 days

The final rules are expected to be based on the recommendations made by the Shome Committee in its draft report.

New bank stress test includes Asian slowdown

The Federal Reserve provided the country's 19 biggest banks with its the guidelines for the 2013 stress test

Linklaters Amsterdam Partner Moving to Sydney with DLA Piper

He primarily advises international investment banks and sponsors on complex cross-border transactions.

No delay for China's banks on Basel III

"We have recently received a notice from the regulator that from January 1 financial reporting must reflect the new capital rules."

SFC fines CIC Investor Services for failures

An SFC investigation revealed that CIC failed

Christie’s sues Chinese rival over similar name

Lawsuit highlights one of the perils Western salerooms face as they expand in the lucrative Chinese market

Investors Could Lose Millions as NZ Broker Fails

The Wellington-based firm has around 900 clients, according to PWC.

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