11/09/2017
China’s cryptocurrency ban is not what it seems
The People’s Bank doesn’t want a crypto-free country – it wants to own the market.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
11/09/2017
Court Approves Rate-Manipulation Settlements by Two Australian Banks
The bank also said it acknowledged it didn't have adequate policies and systems in place to monitor trading and the communications of its traders.
11/08/2017
Latham & Watkins names 31 new partners, 12 new counsel
Talented group of lawyers possesses deep practice and industry experience and strong dedication to client service and teamwork.
11/08/2017
Westpac Dealt Blow As Scope For BBSW Trial Widens
Westpac Has Failed In Its Attempts To Restrict The Scope Of The Case After Justice Beach Rejected A Request From The Bank
11/08/2017
Why are the Hong Kong authorities still in awe of HSBC?
‘Hong Kong made a fuss when HSBC moved to London, but it rather looks like something of a blessing right now,’ writes Stephen Vines
11/08/2017
A Whole New World
It’s safe to say that when one looks at private enterprise I would be very surprised if any Asian country is not exploring the uses of blockchain.
11/07/2017
Men Linked to 1MDB Financier Failed in Bid to Buy Bank
The central bank of the Indian Ocean island nation blocked the transaction
11/06/2017
MAS to tighten cybersecurity, loosen sandbox rules
Some 20 global banks and insurers have set up innovation labs; more than 400 fintechs have settled in
11/06/2017
Australia and China sign agreement to share fintech information
The formal agreement will allow financial regulators in Australia and China to confidentially share information pertaining to fintech activity in each jurisdiction.
11/06/2017
Regulators to approve entry of CIMB Group
Kuala Lumpur-headquartered CIMB describes itself as one of largest investment banks in Asia and one of the largest Islamic banks in the world.
11/06/2017
Eyes Set on the Pearl of the Orient
But then Hong Kong also is likely to bear more fruit to Charles Russell Speechlys in terms of the new opportunities in the private wealth sector.
11/06/2017
Shrinking Sway of Aussie Banks
A deal that mirrored the move by fellow Australian lender ANZ.
11/06/2017
Fewer Mortgages Mean Australia's Banks Will Cut Bond Sales, BlackRock Says
Regulator clampdowns on property lending will cool bond sales
11/06/2017
Bank of China HK agrees to buy Vietnam, PH businesses from parent
The transactions are part of BOC's push to expand its presence in the ASEAN region and improve customer service, product innovation and marketing capability.
11/06/2017
HSBC pledges to deliver $100bn of green finance through to 2025
We are committed to being a leading global partner to the public and private sectors as they make that transition.
11/05/2017
Overseas Filipino Bank approval put on fast lane
After the MB approval, Buenaventura said the OF Bank would be able to start its operations in Dubai on Jan. 2.
11/03/2017
Singapore Police Examine Goldman’s Role in 1MDB Deals
Investigators have met with current and former bank officials
11/03/2017
India Joins Crypto Clampdown
The cryptocurrency, which has surged more than sevenfold this year rose above the $7,000 threshold following the announcement.
11/02/2017
Westpac’s silk covers rough terrain
Any cash would be invested in liquid assets
11/02/2017
Harneys acts for Guangzhou R&F Properties Co. Ltd in US$800 million offering of Senior Notes
The listing was one of the largest debt listings on the Cayman Islands Stock Exchange this year and was obtained in a short timeframe.