10/25/2012
RBS Libor documents sealed by Singapore High Court
RBS argued that keeping these documents public may have an impact on the ongoing investigation in the Libor-scandal.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
10/25/2012
KKR Strengthens South East Asia Presence with Singapore Office
The opening establishes KKR's seventh office in Asia Pacific, with the Singapore office serving as the regional hub for Southeast Asia and will be dedicated towards its investment activities throughout the region.
10/25/2012
RBS Trader Placed on Leave Amid Rate-Setting Probe
In a statement, the bank said, "Our investigations into submissions, communications and procedures relating to the setting of Libor and other interest rates are ongoing. RBS and its employees continue to co-operate fully with regulators."
10/25/2012
Magic circle firm considers move Down Under
The magic circle firm has spoken to several Australian partners in recent months about potential hires as it considers whether to launch a small M&A-focused offering in the country.
10/24/2012
Independent accounting firm expands China team
He has extensive experience in UK, international and cross-border transactions, providing corporate finance advisory services on capital markets, private equity and pre-IPO fundraising.
10/23/2012
Largest audit firms in China likely to be domestically owned - Baker Tilly International
The accounting profession in China is relatively young
10/23/2012
Hong Kong Implements First Phase of Basel III
Basel III is the banking regulatory reform package released in December 2010
10/23/2012
NZ Broker charged with fraud
Aucklander alleged to have used $2.5m in trading funds to repay other investors.
10/21/2012
New rules for asset management biz of securities firms
Margin trading will be allowed for collective asset management plans
10/21/2012
Australian taxman shifts focus in high-tech blitz
But a tax partner at the accounting firm BDO, Carlo Moretti, says it is now using these methods to probe some small and medium enterprises, and people with $5 million in net wealth.
10/18/2012
ASIC bans financial planning company
ASIC has cancelled the Australian financial services licence of Sydney-based Australian Performance Financial Planning Pty Ltd.
10/16/2012
Linklaters Associate Dies in Hong Kong Triathlon
Daniel Bagshaw, 27, collapsed suddenly as he approached the finish line in the running portion of race around noontime.
10/16/2012
RPC hires Asia COO from Goodwin Proctor to drive growth
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain (RPC) has appointed a chief executive officer
10/16/2012
China grants seven foreign investment licences in September
Earlier this year, China raised the total maximum QFII quota to $80 billion
10/16/2012
Société Générale Is Ordered to Halt Some Japan Activity
Orders based on Article 26(1) of the Banking Act and Article 9 of the Act on Provision, etc. of Trust Business by Financial Institutions
10/15/2012
Japan's FSA plans tougher lending limits on banks - Nikkei
The draft proposal aims to make the Japanese financial system safer and prevent a financial crisis if the loans and assets sour.
10/15/2012
Baker & McKenzie elects new MP for China, Hong Kong and Vietnam
He succeeds Poh Lee Tan
10/15/2012
Bakers' global private equity head quits for King & Wood Mallesons
Baker & McKenzie’s global private equity head Mark McNamara is set to leave the firm
10/14/2012
Norton Rose signs up Bakers partner for Bangkok base
He joins from Baker & Mackenzie, Beijing office where he was a partner.
10/14/2012
Barclays fined by Asic for client money infringement
In determining the appropriate penalty in this matter, the Markets Disciplinary Panel took into account all relevant guidance in ASIC