Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Hong Kong law leaves companies wary of fuzzy 'red line'

Banks and retailers fear inadvertently violating national security legislation

World Economic Outlook Update, June 2020

A Crisis Like No Other, An Uncertain Recovery

APRA issues directions and imposes new licence condition on Suncorp Portfolio Services Limited

To address APRA’s concerns, APRA has imposed a new licence condition requiring SPSL to document how it considers and prioritises members’ interests when it makes decisions that materially affect their interests.

Many Hong Kong-based FPIs look to move assets to Tokyo

Many FPIs have already been developing contingency plans to move out of Hong Kong

APRA imposes new licence condition on Colonial First State Investments Limited

While APRA has not concluded that CFSIL breached the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, its investigation raised concerns about the adequacy of CFSIL’s internal processes for demonstrating how members’ best interests were consider

HKSAR National Security Law

Penalties for Secession include life imprisonment, fixed-term imprisonment, short-term detention or restriction, depending on the level of involvement.

Singapore Banks Join Forces to Reduce Commodity Lending Risk

The statement follows a Reuters report claiming that some 20 banks in Singapore including HSBC, DBS and OCBC had set up a working group to propose new guidelines to improve lending practices and transparency for the commodity sector.

ANZ accused of paying hush money on BBSW scandal

"The hollow men of ANZ were engaged in virtue signalling during a crisis of their own making,"

Some Observations on Hong Kong's Recent Surge in Privatisations

We have taken a look at privatisation offers launched in the past 18 months

China to launch wealth management link with Hong Kong, Macau

The plan was first announced last year and the statement says the date of the official launch has not been finalised yet.

AMP should stop whining: Slater and Gordon

Litigation funders have been under the spotlight recently, with new legislation requiring them to have an AFSL to operate in Australia.

AFCA sees 14% rise in complaints

About 73% of complaints were settled by agreement or in favour of the complainant, with banks being the most complained about financial institution.

Australia Launches Open Banking Data Sharing Regime

The big four had already made product reference data available since 1 July 2019.

AFP freezes accounts suspected of defrauding coronavirus superannuation scheme

Criminals have stolen the retirement savings of a number of Australians and about $200,000 has now been located by authorities.

Wirecard Complies with MAS Directions to Keep Customer Funds in Banks in Singapore

Wirecard has informed MAS that it is assessing its ability to continue providing its services in Singapore in light of the filing for insolvency in Germany by its parent company Wirecard AG.

ZEDRA confirms completion of the acquisition of BNP Paribas Singapore Trust Corporation Limited

This latest deal will bring additional scale and expertise to our already fast growing Singapore office.

The Increasingly Important Role of Stock Exchanges in Social Contracts

Stock exchanges grew from coffee shops where traders met, socialised, and exchanged much more than just stocks.

Artisan teams up with Melbourne multi-boutique

Earlier this year, it sold its stake in Ralton Asset Management which focused on SMAs to ASX-listed 360 Capital as the latter looked to build out its equities capabilities.

China loosens rules on fund flows between Greater Bay Area cities, in a partial relaxation of capital controls

Wealth Management Connect will encourage big players such as UBS, HSBC and other private banks and fund houses to increase investment in Hong Kong

PBC, HKMA and the Monetary Authority of Macao Launch Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect Pilot Scheme

The Wealth Management Connect pilot scheme will be formally launched once relevant rules and systems are in place.

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