Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

CCI dismisseCCI dismisses case against Client Associates s case against Client Associates

Section 3 and Section 4 pertains to anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market position, respectively.

Baker McKenzie acts on $175m investment fund ASX float

McGrath was supported by associate Andrew Slucky and graduate lawyer Daniella Lambert.

ASIC permanently bans former NAB financial adviser

ASIC found that Mr Eung had engaged in dishonest conduct, was likely to contravene a financial services law, and was not of good character.

Israelis among nearly 500 arrested over alleged online fraud in Phillipines

Suspects allegedly lured victims to invest in foreign stocks, stole money through online app after obtaining bank account and credit card details

Bank of Thailand to test use of digital currency for interbank settlement

Like other central banks, our goal is not to immediately bring CBDC into use, but rather to explore its potential and implications for back-office operations

Singapore Returns to 1MDB Probe

The move illustrates how the net around the Malaysian financier-businessman is tightening.

China reserves at seven-month low

The total foreign currency reserve assets represent over seven times the currency in circulation or about 45 percent of Hong Kong dollar M3.

UBS said to be cutting asset management jobs amid China pivot

The unit had 2,361 employees at the end of March, according to UBS filings.

ASIC looks into Melbourne planning firm

ASIC also found that as part of the lax supervision of the representative, Allied failed to conduct advice audits.

Blue Sky denies private equity selloff

Shortly after announcing its domestic retail hedge fund would be wound up, Blue Sky assured investors it has no intention of selling its private equity business.

Mourant advises on takeover of AIM-Listed Mytrah Energy

Our unique global perspective helped us provide a seamless service on the various corporate and finance aspects of this complex acquisition

Hong Kong regulator fines HSIM for breach of fund rules

The disciplinary action followed an independent review jointly agreed by the SFC and HSIM, according to a May 31 statement from the regulator.

UBS Resurfaces in Malaysia Probe

Musa, the former governor of Sabah, a mountainous state on the northern tip of Borneo rich in oil, timber and palm oil, is in hot water in Malaysia.

Charges laid in ANZ criminal cartel conduct case

The charges follow from a two-year long investigation undertaken by Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong further fintech collaboration

The HK-SFC and the FSRA have been active advocates of FinTech developments

Credit Suisse Fined in Hiring Probe

This legacy matter did not impact the services provided to any clients, investors or counterparties.

Moody’s forecasts brief slowdown for China funds

Analysts blame decline on a regulatory crackdown but add the market will soon return to steady growth

Chinese banks pose increased risk to euro area – ECB

Total assets of China’s banking sector have increased from 205% to 305% of Chinese gross domestic product

Singapore and India sign pact to boost fintech ties

It will be chaired by Jacqueline Loh, MAS’s deputy managing director, and Ravi Mital, additional secretary in the financial services department of India’s Ministry of Finance.

Top global investment bank executives charged with criminal cartel offences in Australia

Criminal charges have also been laid against several senior executives

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