02/12/2018
WisdomTree teams up with Premia in Asia Pacific region
WisdomTree’s global expansion is a critical part of our growth strategy, and this new relationship complements our existing business in Japan.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
02/11/2018
Australia's big banks focus on job cuts as inquiry looms
But the strategic change will come at a cost for the banks.
02/10/2018
Chinese conglomerate HNA reduces stake in Deutsche Bank
A spokesperson for the Vienna-based financial investor C Quadrat, which manages HNA's holdings of Deutsche bank, emphasized that the group would remain a "long-term major shareholder of Deutsche Bank."
02/09/2018
AAT issues stay on Poidevin appeal to ASIC ban
The regulator banned Poidevin over his involvement in the trading of DirectMoney shares between 14 July 2015 and 23 July 2015.
02/09/2018
Hong Kong regulator warns on cryptocurrency risks; takes action against exchanges and ICO issuers
Most of these cryptocurrency exchanges either confirmed that they did not provide trading services for such cryptocurrencies or took immediate rectification measures, including removing relevant cryptocurrencies from their platforms.
02/08/2018
ANZ shuts Laos retail products, services in Asia strategy push
Last day for ANZ’s Laos retail products, services is March 30
02/08/2018
Japan's top reflationist sees his central banking career as over
Deflation proves a tougher foe than deputy governor anticipated
02/08/2018
China's private funds face employee exodus, business scramble as rules bite
The result, according to employees, head-hunters and analysts, was a rush for the exits.
02/07/2018
Compliance in the new era of regulatory proliferation
There are clearly immense challenges to integrating these new – or revamped - global regulations into the wealth management businesses.
02/07/2018
Australia gives regulator sweeping powers over bank bosses' pay
The series of scandals has cost Australian banks, among the most profitable in the world, hundreds of millions of dollars in fines
02/07/2018
Monetary Authority of Singapore introduces new guidance for remote customer onboarding
MAS requires FIs operating in Singapore to implement robust controls when onboarding new customers
02/07/2018
Tharman: No strong case yet to ban cryptocurrency trading in Singapore
DPM says it is too early to tell if cryptocurrencies will succeed, but MAS studying potential risks
02/07/2018
Warning Credit Suisse and Nomura could face mis-selling claims on short volatility funds
Access to non-sophisticated investors
02/06/2018
Australian Invoice Finance makes key regional appointment
Australian Invoice Finance has made a significant regional appointment.
02/05/2018
China cracks down on tech credit scoring
Tencent and Alibaba pilot schemes curbed by central bank amid privacy fears
02/05/2018
Mourant Ozannes receives China Business Law Journal 'Deal of the Year' recognition
Mourant Ozannes provided BVI law advice in connection with a bank and lease financing of The Antikeros, The Shonoussa, The Polyaigos and The Strofades vessels.
02/05/2018
Bankers' Assn backs down over protection for fraud victims
Bank customers who fall prey to internet fraud will be protected by a specific clause in a new banking code, after the Bankers' Association backtracked on removing it.
02/05/2018
Standard Bank, UnionPay International partner for Chinese to transact in Africa
Standard Bank is also the first African bank to receive the license to issue UnionPay cards in South Africa.
02/04/2018
Carey Olsen advises on A$1.2bn restructure
The transaction is notable because it was the first time a creditors' scheme of arrangement had been used in the Australian market as an interim stabilising step in a broader restructuring process.
02/04/2018
China fines 19 banking institutions over loan fraud
A total of 104 employees in the banking industry were also punished, while 35 criminals involved in the case have been arrested, according to the CBRC.