Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

SSC warns against investing in cryptocurrencies

The commission also requested public companies operating in fintech to comply with the established law on initial offering and fund raising.

Chasing the black money chimera from Panama to paradise?

Individuals and companies are prohibited from investing in countries identified as non-cooperative by the Financial Action Task Force, an inter-governmental body.

Singapore Savings Bonds oversubscribed for the first time

More than 6,300 investors applied for about S$172 million worth of SSB in January.

New rules a boon for Indian real estate market

REITs are expected to be a boon for the real estate sector in India, which is suffering from a liquidity crunch and poor sales.

Security Bank, MUFG to help promote Philippines

The MOU aims to generate investments in the industries listed in the Philippines’ 2017-2019 Investment Priorities Plan.

Japan bank: Saudi purge is driving away investors

His decision to imprison some of the country’s most famous heads of business came under extreme scrutiny.

Cooley Launches in Beijing

Investment funds lawyer Xun Zeng joins as office’s first resident partner

Thailand Taking Steps to Regulate ICOs

Current guidelines limit the maximum investment for retail investors to $10,000 per ICO and $95,000 per person.

China fines 12 banks over bill fraud case

Another 3 billion yuan of wealth management funds were illegally drawn or embezzled in this case, the CBRC said.

China considering merger of banking, insurance regulators

The possible regulatory shake-up suggests that China’s leadership wants to streamline its campaign to deleverage the economy

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Issues Prohibition Orders Against Tan Peng Khoon For Fraud

This allowed him to deposit AIA’s cheques into the joint account, and withdraw the proceeds in cash.

BOJ chief tries to quash market speculation of tapering

Gov. Kuroda adamant that massive monetary easing will continue

China's HNA Group says wins compliance clearances from JPMorgan, UBS, other banks

Several regulators have subsequently blocked or questioned its overseas deals.

Singapore Bans Ex-AIA Representative

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued prohibition orders against Mr Tan Peng Khoon

Asic accuses banks' financial advisers of working against customers' interests

Watchdog says advice frequently risked leaving customers in worse financial position

South Korea Fines Crypto Exchanges for Privacy Failures

Among the 10 surveyed companies, eight were found to be violating the Information and Communication Network Act, which mandates user privacy protection methods, according to the announcement.

Hong Kong, Switzerland Cement Finance Ties

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) also signed an MoU with the HKMA to enhance fintech collaboration with a view to facilitating financial innovation in the two places.

South Korea to ban anonymous bank account usage for cryptocurrency trades

The regulations also prevent foreigners residing outside South Korea with no local bank accounts and minors from carrying out cryptocurrency transactions.

Hong Kong Bans Ex-DBS Banker for Six Months

Unknown to Chan, the ex-colleague then forwarded the client list to his work email account.

Continual Growth: Appleby Advises on 50 HKEX Listings in 2017

The majority of the proceeds from the offering will be used for the expansion of its building construction as well as repair, maintenance, alteration and additional business in Hong Kong.

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