Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Executive pay structure still fuels risk-taking: APRA

APRA trawled through three-year remuneration data of about 280 employees holding senior roles at 12 regulated institutions.

CBA backs 'four pillars' ban on bank mergers

It is the only major bank so far to publicly back the four-pillars policy in its submission to the Productivity Commission, despite this being one of the recommendations in the PC's draft report.

Dubai-based cryptocurrency sued by Chinese giant Alibaba

Company behind Alibabcoin subject to legal action in New York which seeks damages over trademark infringements

Avista founder denies business dealings with ICICI Bank

Rajiv Kochhar said he or his firm Avista Advisory Group does not have any business arrangements with Chanda Kochhar’s ICICI Bank, after BJP leader Subramanian Swamy alleged so on Twitter

New law requires ASIC to consider competition

The government accepted this recommendation in October 2015.

India's Central Bank Is Set to Keep Bond Market Party Going

Rates likely to be on hold, but MPC could flag inflation risks

BSP to adopt 2 regulatory technology solutions this year

Fonacier said the R2A project is fully funded by the United States Agency for International Development, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and Omidyar Network.

Global accounting firm hit by Hong Kong High Court in US$400 million China Medical fraud

The firm was placed into liquidation in 2012 by courts in the Cayman Islands, New York and Hong Kong, following accusations the NASDAQ-listed firm was a fraud. Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/kpmg-hit-by-hong-kong-high-court-in-

China approves new asset management rules, financial court

“The reform will further touch upon profound adjustment of interests patterns and changes of the system of institutions.”

Appleby Mauritius advises on the issue of USD 300 million 4.500% senior notes

To be listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited

PJC doubts life insurance industry can self-regulate

For group life insurance, the PJC said it "strongly supported the opt-out model for life insurance within group superannuation."

World Bank’s IFC to invest U$100 million in India fund

Citing IFC sources, Deal Street Asia says in a March 27 report that IFC will play the role of anchor investor in the IRF, and will commit up to $100 million to the fund.

Indonesia imposes extra capital requirements on top banks

The move may conflict with government efforts to reverse a slowdown in lending and bolster the economy.

China's leaders approve new asset management rules, financial court

The reform will further touch upon profound adjustment of interest patterns and changes of the system of institutions.

Freshfields recognised at Asia Legal Awards 2018

These awards reinforce the industry recognition Freshfields won earlier this month at the IFLR Asia Awards 2018, where the firm was named M&A Firm of the Year, Pro Bono Team of the Year and also won M&A Deal of the Year award for its work advisin

The under-the-radar bank quietly getting ready to ramp up Asian recruitment

The new licence, which elevates Pictet from a from a merchant bank to a wholesale bank, now means that its Asian recruitment is likely to initially focus on Singapore, say headhunters.

Australia's big banks broke laws and failed public, inquiry reveals

In summary, the inquiry found that the banks failed to act honestly and fairly, as required by law and breached their obligations to lend responsibly.

ADFD signs deal with Export-Import Bank of Korea

Deal is part of programme to enhance competitiveness of UAE exports

China's new central banker pledges to rein in financial risk

Regulators will "deepen regulatory system reform and enhance its resilience against systemic risk," Yi said.

Former Nomura Investment Banker Sues for Unfair Dismissal

Yang Zhizhong claims $4 million in damages, document says

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