Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

ASIC releases updated guidance on creditor-defeating dispositions for registered liquidators

The review provided insights into the challenges liquidators face, including evidentiary requirements, information gaps and procedural issues that can affect the timely resolution of matters.

Withers KhattarWong advises on S$45.5 million hospitality asset acquisition amid growing investor demand in Singapore

The Withers KhattarWong team advising the purchaser brought together lawyers from the firm's corporate, real estate, and private client and tax practices.

China International Holdings Moves to Appoint Baker Tilly as New Auditor After CLA Resignation

The company emphasized that there have been no disagreements with CLA on accounting matters

MAS Appoints Third Batch of EQDP Asset Managers and Commits S$20 million to Strengthen Equities Market Making Activities in Singapore

MAS Commits S$20 million to Strengthen Equities Market Making Activities in Singapore

ASIC remakes relief for client money held in cash common funds

ASIC has not identified any adverse information arising from the use of the relief and therefore does not consider additional conditions necessary.

ASIC remakes wholly-owned companies relief instrument

The remade instrument maintains the existing relief while broader reforms to group reporting relief are progressed.

Taiwan to Ease 99-Investor Limit on Private Funds in Kaohsiung Wealth Zone

The change will also cover private equity funds established by subsidiaries of domestic investment trust companies and securities firms,

Former Warwick Gold and Impact Gold director Yuetu Ma disqualified from managing corporations for four years

When the companies entered liquidation, $44 million had been raised from around 400 shareholders, with no assets having been identified.

ASIC strengthens AI trading safeguards and streamlines market integrity rules

These controls sit alongside market operators’ anomalous order thresholds and extreme trade ranges, providing an important safeguard for the integrity and resilience of Australian markets.

Latest APRA Explains article, "Getting the balance right”: supporting productivity and maintaining financial stability

APRA has released the latest edition of APRA Explains, detailing its strategic objective of “Getting the balance right”.

Scam alert related to banks

They will not ask customers for sensitive information, such as login passwords or One-Time Password, by phone, email or SMS

ASIC halts offers of private credit products offered under Remara Cash Management Fund

ASIC Commissioner Simone Constant said this action forms part of ASIC's ongoing work to address risks in private credit.

SFC welcomes Chief Executive’s blueprint to strengthen Hong Kong’s world-leading position as an international financial centre

The SFC fully supports the Government’s strategy to strengthen Hong Kong’s world-leading position as an international financial centre.

ASIC remakes qualified accountant legislative instrument

ASIC consulted on the proposed remake on 15 July 2026 and received two submissions.

Administrative Review Tribunal affirms ASIC five-year bans of a former Venture Egg adviser and a FSGA adviser

Under the models, advisers had little or no involvement in the initial fact-finding process and generally reviewed the advice only shortly before presenting it to clients.

Oral reply to Parliamentary Question on unauthorised banking transactions and adequate fraud prevention safeguards

Banks are expected to clearly explain to customers how liability has been assessed.

APRA revises proposals to implement the Government’s Retirement Reporting Framework for final consultation

The Framework is part of the Government's retirement phase reforms.

Written reply to Parliamentary Question on the Investment Management Track under the Overseas Networks and Expertise (ONE) Pass framework

The new Investment Management Track targets a small and specific group of global industry leaders

HKMA launches public consultation on Phase 2B prototype of Hong Kong Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance

The Hong Kong Taxonomy is an important market enabling tool for promoting informed decision-making in green and sustainable finance.

Circular on SFC-authorised funds with exposure to private market assets

A Fund may be subject to enhanced scrutiny by the SFC in some cases and be classified as a complex product for distribution, where appropriate.

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