08/04/2017
Data protection watchdog proposes mandatory notification for selected breaches
The data protection landscape is becoming more complex, due to technology advances such as Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
08/04/2017
Abe names safe hands in new cabinet reshuffle
One of the few exceptions is new Foreign Minister Taro Kono, who is known for both his willingness to criticise the ruling party and a frankness unusual for a Japanese politician.
08/04/2017
China blacklists nine HSBC mutual funds for IPO violations
Regulators target market corruption in share subscription process
08/04/2017
Former NAB adviser charged with forging documents
ASIC alleges that Mr Thompson forged client signatures on each form and undertook this process without clients' knowledge or authorisation so that he could receive additional financial planning remuneration from his employer, the NAB.
08/03/2017
Singapore advice firm loses case against competition watchdog
Singapore’s Competition Appeal Board has dismissed an appeal from IPP Financial Advisers to reduce the fine it was handed after being found guilty of colluding with other advice firms to force a competitor to withdraw a life product commission rebat
08/03/2017
Australia's Largest Bank in Money Laundering Bind
CBA issued a statement that it was working closely with AUSTRAC and have cooperated fully with all their requests.
08/02/2017
Vietnam targets 16 bankers in latest crackdown
The group deliberately violated state regulations on economic management.
08/02/2017
Lombard Risk announces ANZ expansion
The company said that as part of its expansion in Australasia.
08/02/2017
Token Sales May Be Subject to Securities Laws
The MAS indicated that companies that allow for the exchange of ICO-derived tokens would need to be sanctioned as well.
08/02/2017
Abu Dhabi gives new deadline as 1MDB misses $600 million payment
It said all payments to IPIC would be made from the proceeds of the 1MDB rationalisation plan
08/02/2017
United Arab Emirates: India's Federal Bank To Open At DIFC
While Federal Bank is poised to increase the bandwidth and access of its products and services in the Gulf, it is also looking at expanding in Canada, Australia, the US and the UK- countries with a significant NRI population.
08/01/2017
UK regtech expands Australian footprint
Australia and New Zealand are strategically important to our global growth and as part of the expansion we are building a team of talented people to work in the region.
08/01/2017
NAB set to file four references against Sharifs
It was decided to file four references in the accountability courts of Islamabad/Rawalpindi in the stipulated time period of six weeks from the date of judgement.
08/01/2017
Carey Olsen advises on new Jersey Private Fund for AVI Frontier Fund I
The Fund has appointed Viet Capital Securities as its local Vietnamese investment advisor.
08/01/2017
Mourant Ozannes acts in Japan Fund acquisition
The offer was an all-share offer of Japanese listed shares and is believed to be the first of its kind in the UK. It was completed via a Guernsey scheme of arrangement.
07/31/2017
Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund investment income hits record high
The positive trend of the global financial markets in the first half may not be sustainable.
07/31/2017
China pullback won't dent Australia M&A
There is a more diverse spread of foreign bidders in our market.
07/31/2017
Sahara to challenge IRDAI order on life insurance biz transfer
The main allegation talks about the promoter company's promoter shareholder Subrata Roy Sahara.
07/28/2017
Abu Dhabi Global Market Inks New Partnerships with Lubuan
The Authorities are also prepared to develop relevant activities and events that foster financial innovation and closer regulatory cooperation in both jurisdictions.
07/28/2017
Imran urges UAE central bank to disclose non-residents’ accounts details
Panama Papers probe, in its final report, revealed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s employment with an Emirate-based firm as chairman.