Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

MAS Consults on Legislative Amendments to Implement Stablecoin Regulatory Framework

The amendments will set out how stablecoin issuers may qualify to be MAS-regulated, and the safeguards they must meet to support value stability and user protection.

Scams and governance failures dominate misconduct report

Scams accounted for nearly one in five reports. Scam disruption is prioritised for assessment because of the harm caused to consumers.

MAS Commits S$220 Million to Support Next Phase of FinTech Innovation

The MAS FinTech Awards track continues to raise Singapore's global profile as a FinTech hub through the Singapore FinTech Festival FinTech Excellence Awards and the Global FinTech Hackcelerator.

APRA releases 2026 superannuation performance test and product insights

APRA has released the results of the 2026 superannuation performance test.

New Chinese Mainland offshore trust tax regime: immediate implications for settlors, beneficiaries and trustees

Rather than targeting a single aspect of trust planning, the Announcement creates a comprehensive taxation and reporting framework that applies throughout the life of an offshore trust, from initial funding through to ultimate succession.

Janice Chu named an ALB Hong Kong Rising Star

Janice is a leading IPO lawyer for offerings and listings in Hong Kong

Keynote Address by Daniel Wang, Executive Director, Insurance Department, Monetary Authority of Singapore, at Singapore College of Insurance Graduation Ceremony 2026 on 20 August 2026

Today’s achievement reflects not only what you have learned, but also the discipline you have displayed in balancing study with work, family and other commitments.

Federal Court declares Netwealth contravened the Corporations Act in relation to First Guardian

More than $100 million was paid to over 1,000 affected investors in January 2026.

APRA to strengthen superannuation investment governance

The Government today announced a proposed compensation scheme that would provide superannuation members with a clearer pathway to compensation where significant losses arise because trustees have failed to meet their obligations.

Three Carey Olsen partners recognised among top offshore litigators in Asia

Carey Olsen has more lawyers featured in this year's list than any other firm.

Carey Olsen shortlisted for Offshore Law Firm of the Year at the Asia Legal Awards 2026

The winners of the Asia Legal Awards 2026 will be announced at an awards ceremony in Singapore on 10 September 2026.

China's central bank to strengthen financial support for key areas

The central bank has also continued to optimize structural monetary policy tools and further improve the financing structure.

ASIC proposes to extend financial services, credit and markets legislative instruments

The instruments relate to different parts of the financial system, but all are approaching their expiry dates.

HKMA and DFSA to co-host third Climate Finance Conference to drive transition in a changing world

The conference is a flagship initiative jointly established by the HKMA and the DFSA to support and enable the continued development of climate finance across Asia and the Middle East.

HKMCA introduces new insurance company as referral partner

We are looking forward to working closely with more institutions to empower the public to achieve their long-term sustainable retirement goal.

SEQI expands geographic investment policy across Asia-Pacific

The new policy also introduces an allowance of up to 10% of total assets for investments in other eligible regions, where there is currently no such allowance.

SFC and Securities Commission Malaysia sign MoU to expand mutual recognition of funds and facilitate simplified dual IPO listing framework

The MoU expands the range of investment products eligible under MRF (Note 2) and establishes a simplified framework for dual IPO listings between the two markets.

Legal, Regulation & Compliance