Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

ASIC protects small business by disqualifying four directors for failures relating to the management of small proprietary companies

Some of the directors had also engaged in illegal phoenix activity

China's central bank adds liquidity via reverse repos

A reverse repo is a process in which the central bank purchases securities from commercial banks through bidding, with an agreement to sell them back in the future.

Singapore Sentences Fourth Man in Laundering Case

Police initially seized about S$100 million ($73 million) worth of assets including cash, properties, jewelry, luxury items and alcohol from Su, his wife and his companies after the August 2023 raid.

Quilter and Canaccord hit by stricken AIM stock which tried to sue Tesla

Shares in Australian capacitor company Cap-XX have fallen 99% over three years due to a litany of issues.

ASIC and APRA release notes on latest Superannuation CEO Roundtable

They were attended by 20 superannuation trustee Chief Executive Officers and other executives, representing a broad cross-section of the industry.

Withers KhattarWong secures victory for Huttons in landmark misrepresentation case

The plaintiff claimed for the forfeited sum from Huttons

APRA publishes new and updated FAQs on Superannuation Data Transformation

Superannuation Data Transformation

Macquarie notes conclusion of ASIC Federal Court proceedings

Following his failure to compensate the clients for their losses, Macquarie took the decision to fully reimburse the 13 clients.

MAS issues Prohibition Orders against Mr Gng Hoon Hong for Dishonest Conduct

The POs were issued following Mr Gng’s conviction in the State Courts for criminal breach of trust offences.

APRA and ASIC publish latest data on life insurance claims and disputes - December 2023

ASIC’s MoneySmart Life insurance claims comparison tool has been updated with the latest data.

Maples Group Recognised as Offshore Firm of the Year Including Six Standout Asia Deals of the Year

We are pleased to be named as "Offshore Law Firm of the Year"

Macquarie Bank to pay $10 million for failure to properly monitor system for third-party fee withdrawals from customer accounts

ASIC expects financial institutions to prioritise and invest in systems that protect their customers.

Legal, Regulation & Compliance

ASIC protects small business by disqualifying four directors for failures relating to the management of small proprietary companies

China's central bank adds liquidity via reverse repos

Singapore Sentences Fourth Man in Laundering Case

Quilter and Canaccord hit by stricken AIM stock which tried to sue Tesla

ASIC and APRA release notes on latest Superannuation CEO Roundtable

Withers KhattarWong secures victory for Huttons in landmark misrepresentation case

APRA publishes new and updated FAQs on Superannuation Data Transformation

Macquarie notes conclusion of ASIC Federal Court proceedings

MAS issues Prohibition Orders against Mr Gng Hoon Hong for Dishonest Conduct

APRA and ASIC publish latest data on life insurance claims and disputes - December 2023

Maples Group Recognised as Offshore Firm of the Year Including Six Standout Asia Deals of the Year

Macquarie Bank to pay $10 million for failure to properly monitor system for third-party fee withdrawals from customer accounts

Appleby'S Shanghai Office And Lawyers Become Invited Members Of The Shanghai Bar Association

JPMorgan Private Bank Taps Goldman’s Kui as Head of China Market

Vietnam sentences property billionaire to death in huge financial fraud case

SFC encourages licensed corporations to participate in Anti-Scam Charter 2.0

AMINA Hong Kong Successfully Onboards Clients Following SFC Licence Approval

HashKey Upgrades Hong Kong License for Retail Access

Appleby's Hong Kong office advises Hotel101 on it's proposed USD2.3 Billion de-SPAC business combination with JVSPAC

MAS and Mastercard Sign MoU to Enhance Cooperation in Cybersecurity