07/23/2020

ASIC will not appeal wagyu and shiraz decision

The regulator said it would have been open to seeking special leave to appeal to the High Court but it is mindful of the impact of the additional time it would take to resolve during the current economic environment.

07/22/2020

Goldman Execs in Malaysia for 1MDB Negotiations

Malaysia’s attorney-general, Idrus Harun, will lead the country’s discussions with Goldman Sachs and while both sides undoubtedly hope to reach an agreement, «it depends on what GS is bringing to the table».

07/22/2020

MAS to Seek Enhanced Powers

The harmonised power to impose requirements on technology risk management, and the provision of statutory protection from liability to mediators, adjudicators and employees of an operator of an approved dispute resolution scheme.

07/22/2020

Rising Stars: Thailand law firms

Asia Business Law Journal’s inaugural Rising Stars series turns to Thailand’s legal market to shine a light on the challenger firms that are carving out a name for themselves.

07/22/2020

Singapore Exchange Deepens Cooperation With Nasdaq

SGX and Nasdaq established a collaborative listings agreement in 2017, which helps SGX-listed companies who are looking to extend their reach in the capital markets and raise their profile in the United States.

07/21/2020

Taiwan Sees Opportunity in Hong Kong Exodus

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has also expressed sympathy for opponents of the new law, and opened an office earlier this month to facilitate immigration from Hong Kong.

07/20/2020

PH is haven for the oligarchs

President Rodrigo Duterte recently claimed that he has managed to dismantle the country’s oligarchy without declaring martial law.