Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Aquino warns wealthy Chinese on tax evasion

Recent government investigation led to "unexpected" findings that just 8pcof member-firms of the Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce paid taxes

Ex-UBS Executive Has to Defend Underage Sex Charges, Judge Says

Based on the evidence presented, the prosecution “has satisfied every ingredient of the charge

‘No scam has happened’ at top 3 private banks

We cannot take action based only on allegations. We go by evidence...If we find something is wrong, we will take action.”

'Sting Video' Claim About Singapore Is False Says Monetary Authority Of Singapore

It said Singapore has provided full information requested by Malaysia for tax purposes and the two countries have had a good working relationship on tax matters.

Singapore Meets Basel III Bank-Capital Rules, Agency Says

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision said Singapore successfully implemented an overhaul

Linklaters and White & Case win roles on record $2bn Thailand IPO

BTS expected to use the capital raised from the IPO to bid for and invest in up-and-coming projects.

RBI to probe gold coin sales, wealth management at banks

The Reserve Bank of India has widened its probe of Axis Bank, ICICI Bank and HDFC to include wealth management and sale of gold coins of all active banks, a move that may lead to stricter guidelines on these activities if any loopholes are found.

RBI to probe gold coin sales, wealth management at banks

Ex-UBS Executive Deceived by Girl and Pimp, Lawyer Says

He is the first of 51 men charged by police for having paid sex with the girl to stand trial

Australian banks well positioned for proposed accounting for impairment changes

The International Accounting Standards Board ((IASB) has issued its long-awaited revised proposals on accounting for the impairment of financial assets.

U.S.-China anti-tax evasion deal seen as crucial, but elusive

China is seen by some tax experts as an important participant if the U.S. China - the world's second-largest economy - is seen by some tax experts as an important participant if FATCA, is to work effectively.

Herbies names new Greater China head

The firm currently has 25 partners in Greater China.

Shearman cuts six lawyers from Hong Kong base

“We’ve made a small number of redundancies in China to better align ourselves with the current market.”

Locke Lord boosts Hong Kong with five-partner association

Locke Lord has had an office in Hong Kong since January 2011, but the firm does not currently list any Hong Kong-based lawyers on its website.

Haynes and Boone wins Law Firm of the Year for 2012 Asia Transactions

The honor was made in recognition of the firm’s wide-ranging 2012 representations of Asia-based lead arrangers and administrative agent banks and Asia-focused real estate funds in structuring negotiating, documenting and closings of more than US$1.3

Japan banking group says to review Tibor setting

"We have not changed our view that Tibor's mechanism has no particular problem," said Yasuhiro Sato, chairman of the Japanese Bankers Association at a news conference.

Here is how CobraPost alleges private banks laundered money

A sting operation carried out by online magazine Cobrapost across various branches of private banks has revealed that banks are involved in money laundering.

Singapore Looks At Tax Treatment of Director’s Fees and Bonuses

IRAS confirms that an individual is normally assessable to tax on his director’s fees or bonuses

International legal practice appoints head of insurance for Asia Pacific

She is a specialist in insurance and reinsurance, with a focus on financial services and construction.

Simmons hires banking partner to drive SE Asia growth

He will eventually move to Singapore once Simmons & Simmons secures a licence to practise there.

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