10/06/2023
HKPF and SFC establish joint working group on VATPs
The working group was established after a high-level meeting of the two parties on 28 September 2023.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
10/06/2023
Ex-Goldman Banker Will Return to Malaysia
The proposed schedule is agreed by Ng’s lawyers.
10/06/2023
Harneys advises 17Live on de-SPAC business combination
Harneys has a leading Equity Capital Markets practice with substantial experience regarding all aspects of capital raising by offshore companies
10/06/2023
Ocorian completes acquisition of Asia-Pacific Accounting & Secretarial Services (A-Pass)
This acquisition adds scale to Ocorian’s existing business in Asia creating a combined business with the ability to serve a broader range of clients’ requirements.
10/05/2023
MAS: Possible Family Office Links in Laundering Case
Ongoing investigations and supervisory engagements suggest that one or more of the accused persons in this case may have been linked to SFOs that were awarded tax incentives
10/04/2023
Cbus scolded over 'most galling conflict' in super
He questioned the rationale behind the commitment of $500 million of members' money to the HAFF, when the fund itself appears to have had "major doubts" about the bill.
10/02/2023
ASIC remakes sunsetting legislative instruments on takeovers, compulsory acquisitions and relevant interests
Based on consultation feedback, ASIC considered that the sunsetting instruments were operating effectively and efficiently and continue to form a necessary and useful part of the legislative framework.
10/02/2023
SFC publishes lists of virtual asset trading platforms
VATPs planning to apply for a licence with the SFC are reminded to submit fully completed applications with all the necessary information and documents, including external assessment reports.
10/02/2023
Bank of Japan board discusses factors that could affect exit timing
One board member said the second half of the current fiscal year, ending in March 2024, will be an "important period" in determining whether the BOJ's price target will be achieved, the summary showed.
10/02/2023
Datasets of Physical Banking Facilities of Retail Banks in Hong Kong Available via Open API
The relevant datasets are available for download from the HKMA’s Open API portal.
09/29/2023
ASIC obtains over $700,000 in penalties for financial reporting failures
Three of ASIC’s prosecutions resulted in fines of more than $100,000.
09/29/2023
BIS and central banks of France, Singapore and Switzerland successfully test cross-border wholesale CBDCs
DeFi elements tested in the project, specifically automated market makers, could form the basis for a new generation of financial market infrastructures.
09/28/2023
Evergrande and Subsidiaries Suspend Trading
This is occurring in the midst of continued debt troubles and reported police surveillance of its chairman.
09/28/2023
Should advice firms in Hong Kong and Singapore adopt a fee-based model?
One big issue is that the markets are ‘fragmented’
09/27/2023
UBS and China's ICBC to explore banking, wealth management ties
The deal includes product development and distribution, client coverage, global market trading, investment and financing, research, asset custody and exchange of expertise.
09/26/2023
Nomura Banker Reportedly Banned From Leaving Mainland China
He would step down from senior positions at China Renaissance’s securities unit afterward and be detained by authorities.
09/26/2023
Philippine securities regulator issues blue bond guidelines
The regulator says the projects must “substantially contribute” to objectives under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
09/25/2023
Malaysia PM Considers 1MDB Settlement With Goldman
In 2020, Goldman Sachs reached multiple settlements worldwide over its involvement in the 1MDB scandal, totalling more than $5 billion.
09/22/2023
HKMA launches Green Fintech Competition
The Green Fintech Competition is part of the HKMA’s efforts to enhance the resilience of the banking sector to climate risk.
09/22/2023
MAS Publishes Inaugural List of Domestic Systemically Important Insurers in Singapore
Resolution planning will enhance MAS’ ability to ensure the timely and orderly restructuring or exit of an insurer if it fails, so as to minimise impact to the financial system and economy.