11/11/2011
Global law firm opens Beijing office
"This marks the next step in our global strategy of serving the needs of our clients in the major financial markets of the world where they are located and doing business,"
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
10/28/2011
Singapore steps up measures against inflow of illicit funds
The plans comes after Switzerland signed a tax agreement with Germany and Britain in August
10/28/2011
China tax move is 'official start' of easing steps - HSBC
The State Council Wednesday announced a new program that would lower tax burdens for the service industries.
10/28/2011
Indonesia approves new regulator to oversee banks
Indonesia's parliament on Thursday approved a long-delayed bill creating a new regulator to oversee a growing financial industry in Southeast Asia's largest economy but faced widespread skepticism on how effective the watchdog would be.
10/20/2011
S. Korea's regulator poised to curb big bank dividends
S. Korea's regulator poised to curb big bank dividends
10/19/2011
Taiwan's banking sector on alert over U.S. anti-tax evasion move
Taiwan's banking sector on alert over U.S. anti-tax evasion move
10/18/2011
Consultation begins on proposed regulatory regime for OTC derivatives market
Consultation begins on proposed regulatory regime for OTC derivatives market
10/14/2011
China Banking Regulator Cracks Down on Wealth Management Products
China Banking Regulator Cracks Down on Wealth Management Products
10/12/2011
Watson Farley secures Singapore local law launch with new tie-up
Watson Farley secures Singapore local law launch with new tie-up
10/06/2011
Tax evasion cloud over Asia refuses to budge
Tax evasion cloud over Asia refuses to budge
10/03/2011
Barclays Capital Japan punished for breaking short-selling rules
No clients lost money, but the bank was censured by Japan's Financial Services Agency (JFSA) for "inadequate management" of its electronic data-processing systems.
10/03/2011
Citigroup faces regulatory scrutiny in Japan: source
Citigroup faces regulatory scrutiny in Japan: source
09/30/2011
Rich must be prepared to pay more tax: Chidambaram
Rich must be prepared to pay more tax: Chidambaram
09/26/2011
HKMA Suspends Licence Of Two Employees Of Fubon Bank
HKMA Suspends Licence Of Two Staffs Of Fubon Bank For One Month
09/21/2011
ASIC bans former Citibank manager
ASIC has permanently banned a former Citibank manager from providing financial services after an investigation found she conducted over 30 transactions without client authorisation.
09/16/2011
Tiger Asia case has exposed Hong Kong regulator’s enforcement reach, say lawyers
The Hong Kong securities regulator’s legal troubles in bringing disciplinary action against New York-based hedge fund Tiger Asia Management has shown the limitations of its regulatory reach
09/13/2011
Deutsche Bank faces money-laundering investigation over dealings with Malaysian chief minister
Chief Minister Taib is accused of using cozy ties with the state's logging and plantation companies to acquire vast amounts of wealth.
09/12/2011
Moody's says Australian banks can meet earlier Basel III timetable
Moody's Investors Service says that Australia's banks are well positioned to meet the accelerated schedule proposed by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) for meeting Basel III capital standards 2-3 years earlier than the offic
09/09/2011
Some fearful China billionaires steer clear of rich lists
Growing numbers of China's rich want to avoid publicising their wealth, Forbes said, reflecting fears of official scrutiny amid a vast and growing rich-poor divide after several billionaires have ended up in jail.
09/09/2011
Liu Says China's Banks to Meet, Exceed New Liquidity Standards
Most of China's banks will meet or surpass the new liquidity requirements under the Basel III agreement that's aimed at averting future crises, said Liu Chunhang, director general of the research and statistics departments at the China Banking R