Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Hong Kong and Australia seal agreement on fintech cooperation

The Innovation Hub and Fintech Contact Point offer assistance to innovative fintech businesses to understand the regulatory regimes in each of their jurisdictions.

Hong Kong SFC bans a former employee of the HSBC

The SFC considers Li’s conduct, which fell short of the standards required of him under the Code of Conduct, calls into question his fitness and properness to be a regulated person.

Singapore proposes new rules to support growth of robo-advisor providers

Robo-advisory services—also known as digital advisory services—refer to the provision of online advice using automated, algorithm-based tools, with limited or no human interaction with clients.

Japan's financial watchdog to ease up on banks

Financial Services Agency says old oversight rules stifle lending and growth

Mongolia moots asset management company to tackle bad loans

IMF makes aid contingent on country sort out its tottering bank sector

China regulators release draft rules on planned 'Bond Connect'

CFETS said it would have the right to investigate investors whose trading or information disclosure violate its rules or the rules of China's interbank bond market.

Chinese banking regulator urges progress in inclusive financing

The CSRC chief encouraged financial institutions to delegate the right of loan approval to lower levels as long as financial risks are under control.

Local RegTechs drive new growth

The maturity of Australia’s financial market made it challenging for RegTech start ups which; “Need to have really crisp solutions here whereas in another country perhaps – they don’t have to be the best, but tier two tier three co

China's regulator zeroes in on fund performance fees

The China Securities Regulatory Commission has proposed new rules that require an asset management firm to inject at least RMB 10m (£1.16m, €1.33, $1.5m) into mutual funds that levy a performance fee.

Phatra offers global investment service to high-value customers

The Bank of Thailand and the Securities and Exchange Commission have also relaxed regulations by allowing Thai investors to access global opportunities in a more efficient manner.

Japan to rein in regional banks' overexposure to bonds

Financial watchdog aims to nudge banks toward lending operations

MAS proposes moves to support growth of robo advisory firms

It suggests that such firms be given concessions, but calls for safeguards; it aims to widen investor choice and access to low-cost investment advice

Global transparency

In recent years, significant changes in global finance regulations mean that every investor should re-examine their personal need for such offshore structures.

Macquarie moves on private wealth compliance breaches

The offending action was believed to include misclassifying the nature of some advice to clients.

Coming to terms with CRS in Asia

CRS is, in every respect, singular.

APRA wants super disqualification powers

“It is quite challenging for us at the moment to pursue individuals within the industry, because of the constraints under the legislation,” Rowell said.

Framework Set to Support Indonesian Bank‘s Expansion in SEA Region

Indonesia and the Philippines, he further remarked, also have great potential in terms of their population sizes.

RBI to maintain neutral policy stance on June 7: Nomura

According to the Japanese financial services major, the Reserve Bank is expected to stay on hold till March 2018 and thereafter go for a cumulative 50 bps rate hike starting in April 2018.

Chinese Central Bank Intends to Regulate ICO Market

The tokens released by independent Blockchain projects and companies are compatible with the Ethereum network and its native token.

Kalla to meet executives of Sumitomo-Mitsui Banking Corporation

The conferences theme is "Globalism At A Crossroads - Asias Next Move."

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