Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Linklaters Recruits M&A Partner in Singapore

In addition to his M&A work, he also was a part of the firm’s India practice group.

China to crack down on Ponzi-style ‘fund pools’

CBRC would remain vigilant against fund pools and other risks.

Singapore Currency-Fixing Probe Snags Traders

Banks in Singapore are nearing the end of their investigations into whether traders conspired to manipulate exchange rates for Asian currencies, bankers here said

Serious Fraud Office Brings Criminal Charges Against New Zealand Forex Dealer

Chalmers and an associate registered Chalmers Cameron Investments Limited (CCIL) in 2007. The company went into voluntary liquidation last May, owing investors approximately $5 million.

Slaughter and May names new Hong Kong senior partner

Slaughter and May’s incumbent Hong Kong senior partner Richard Thornhill will retire

Bank probes find manipulation in Singapore's offshore FX market

The discovery widens a global lending rate scandal into new markets, as fallout from the Libor case puts banks under added scrutiny and spurs both regulators and institutions to reconsider how certain key interest and currency rates are set.

India Considering New Wealth Taxes

Should consider the argument that the very rich should be asked to pay a little more

ATO approved tech companies' tax avoidance tactics

Companies such as Google, Apple, and Microsoft have all been accused of employing such tactics

Baker Tilly Malaysia the 6th largest accounting firm in M'sia after mergers

The third country in the world to adopt the generic name of the Baker Tilly brand besides the UK and the United States, the firm had its merged clientele expanded to about 100 public-listed companies.

Malaysia campaigners tackle Swiss banks

The rainforest advocacy group Bruno Manser Fund (BMF) has filed a complaint to the Swiss attorney general’s office against four banks – UBS, Edmond de Rothschild, Pictet and Deutsche Bank – for their dealings with the Malaysian Taib clan

Australia's Gadens launches in Singapore with CC hire

He was previously based in CC's Singapore office, and specialises in corporate and projects work within the energy and resources sector.

Baker & McKenzie Hires Korea Partner for Hong Kong Office

Baker & McKenzie has hired a new Korea practice partner for its Hong Kong office.

The Bumi saga deepened on Friday

Bumi's Chairman Accused Founder Nat Rothschild Of Hacking Into His Email

Harneys continues Hong Kong expansion

The transfer together with other recent recruitment brings to 24 the number of lawyers in the firm’s Hong Kong office and makes Harneys the second largest of the offshore magic circle in that city.

Japan Considers Tax Increases For Wealthy

It is hoped that the spending package will boost Japanese economic growth

Gibson Dunn receives approval to return to Beijing

“Our plans to expand in Asia include opening an office in China and growing our Singapore and Hong Kong offices."

Gibson Dunn to launch Beijing base as firm targets Asia litigation

The firm's China practice is currently based in Hong Kong, with partners travelling to the mainland on a regular basis.

DLA Piper gains approval for South Korea launch

“DLA Piper wants to act as a conduit for both our multinational clients who want to do business in Korea and our Korean clients wanting to do business with the rest of the world."

Thai banks to comply with Fatca

Fatca is a US law meant to prevent tax evasion overseas.

Successful Corporate Tax Evasion Prosecution In Indonesia

Investigation of PT Asian Agri began in 2006, following allegations raised by a former financial controller at the company.

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