Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Global Law Firm Requires a Global Vision

Mr. Angel was tapped to lead DLA's business in Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa as global co-chairman and senior partner.

Fidelity’s Stairs ‘Culpable’ of Hong Kong Insider Trading

Chaoda Chairman Kwok Ho and Chief Financial Officer Andy Chan, who were also specified in the civil inquiry, didn’t break insider trading laws when they divulged the Chinese vegetable producer’s plans to issue shares on investor calls, accordi

Isle of Man-based law firm advises on the largest ever single-tranche Singapore dollar bond deal

The proceeds of the two issues will be used to fund expansion into new markets.

Super funds forced to come clean

Super funds will be forced to reveal the remuneration packages of their directors, top executives and fund managers and more details of their investment holdings in a historic shift towards standards similar to those that apply to listed companies.

Linklaters leaders apologetic over controversial restructuring

Davies told partners his failure, despite being the only candidate standing, had ‘stopped him in his tracks’ and prompted him to think about how he was managing the firm.

CA freezes bank accounts of Pinay wife of British in £700M fraud case

The CA's freeze order was in response to an ex-parte petition filed by Philippine Anti-Money Laundering Agency, from which the UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) sought assistance.

Ex-Morgan Stanley banker admits bribing China official

He was head of the bank's real estate investments division in China, is also accused of secretly acquiring valuable property in China.

Hong Kong signs tax treaty with Malaysia

This is the 24th comprehensive agreement for the avoidance of double taxation (CDTA) concluded by Hong Kong

Asian firms unprepared for Fatca, says PwC HK partner

Kwan was a speaker at an Alternative Investment Management Associate (Aima) seminar on Fatca in Hong Kong, and said that, though it was well-attended by firms keen to comply with the legislation, there were many funds not present that were harder to reac

Hong Kong probes $2.5 million payment in Kwok case

According to a source with knowledge of the investigation, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating payments to Hong Kong's former chief secretary

Ex-Morgan Stanley Manager Appeals Insider Trading Convict

He is serving the longest jail sentence for the offense since the former British colony criminalized insider trading in 2003.

Minister accused of money-laundering via UBS

The Federal Prosecutor’s Office and the Federal Justice Office have confirmed that Switzerland last year gave legal assistance to Hong Kong in a money-laundering case against Musa Aman, Chief Minister of the Malaysian State of Sabah on Borneo.

SMBC Nikko slapped with FSA improvement order

The company needs to report the steps by May 18, the agency said.

CC heads up Goldman's $2.3bn China bank share sale to Singapore fund

The deal, announced last week (16 April), will see Temasek buy all of Goldman's H-shares - shares listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange - taking its ownership of H-shares to 5.3% and its total stake in ICBC - the world's largest bank by market

China Court Spares Life of Millionaire

China's highest court spared a 30-year-old millionaire once labeled one of China's richest women from the death penalty, in a case that drew attention to the country's underground lending market and elicited an outpouring of online protests

Hong Kong watchdog fines Mega Capital over IPO failings

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) said in a statement that its investigation had revealed that broker Mega Capital had failed to discharge its duties as sponsor in the Hontex International Holdings (0946.HK) IPO and found "inadequate and su

Linklaters, Allens Arthur Robinson Form Alliance

Allens Arthur Robinson and Linklaters have announced the formation of a new integrated alliance that will result in the two firms working together closely for the benefit of clients around the world.

Hogan Lovells in Indonesia tie-up

"After a period of careful assessment we came to the conclusion that having an association in Indonesia was essential to the development of our South-East Asian practice, and Hermawan Juniarto provided an excellent match for our clients' needs.&

Ex-UBS exec in Singapore callgirl scandal out on bail

A Swiss expatriate accused of having paid sex with a woman under the age of 18 was freed on bail Friday and plans to plead not guilty, his lawyer said.

Hong Kong Billionaire Denies Bribery Allegation

Ao is currently on trial for corruption and money laundering. On Monday, the court was told that a company controlled by Lau and Steven Lo allegedly paid a bribe of 20 million Hong Kong dollars ($2.6 million) to the defendant in 2005.

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