Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

ASIC bans ex-AMP adviser

The regulator added Macquarie's conduct was "reckless" for permitting to trade for 39 days

Singapore Banks Get Digital Investment Nod

Technological advancements have created opportunities for banks to provide customers with integrated financial and related non-financial services through digital platforms.

China's top banking regulator tells banks to push forward with reform

Beijing is promoting supply-side structural reform as a solution to industrial capacity and cutting its reliance on debt-driven growth policies.

HNA’s founder calls patronage claim a pack of lies

HNA, one of China’s most aggressive global asset acquirers, is suing fugitive Guo Wengui for defamation for the allegations

BSP to seek qualified banks deal with Singapore

The BSP governor was responding to questions for updates on the Asean Banking Integration Framework, involving Qualified Asean Banks.

Why China's Secretive Regulators Are An Issue for Asian Dollar Debt

The sometimes opaque way the curbs are being implemented is making it difficult for cash-strapped firms to plan and undertake bond sales.

ASIC permanently bans former AMP Financial Planning adviser from financial services

Mr Fong provided financial advice to a large number of clients on superannuation and insurance.

1MDB: What Next for Scandal Bankers?

Falcon and BSI were hardest hit, paying combined S$17.6 million in fines before being sent packing.

Anbang’s predicament amid bank-risk probe

Regulatory action comes as ban on product sales has hit cash flow

China doles out $100 million punishment to Russian-controlled fund for role in 2015 crash

The audit also found the company's trading was subject to a functioning risk-management system," it said.

China orders checks on offshore loans

Lenders asked to provide information on loans made to Dalian Wanda Group, Anbang Group & HNA Group

FBR still withholding tax records, JIT tells SC

The JIT head explained that the name was not disclosed for security reasons.

Australian whistleblowers could get access to bounties worth millions

Under the legislative proposal, corporations could be forced to pay compensation relative to the employee's salary or a lost promotional opportunity.

Japan and Australia ink fintech co-operation agreement

This Framework will help open up an important market for Australian fintechs.

HK boosts link between mainland, overseas markets

The SFC will work closely with the China Securities Regulatory Commission to ensure smooth implementation, the SFC statement added.

Edmond de Rothschild fined for alleged involvement in 1MDB scandal

The affair, however, is mentioned in the annual report published in June.

Warning: Cryptocurrency Scams Are Posing as China's Central Bank

The PBoC went so far as to warn Chinese consumers that so-called "digital currencies issued by PBoC" could be a part of a pyramid scheme.

Asset managers must be more ‘resilient’: ASIC

ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft has warned fund managers about “structural vulnerabilities” in the sector that could present “financial stability risks”.

Asian central banks have cause to keep holding rates while the Fed hikes

China's central bank, which raised some interest rates after the Fed's March move, kept them unchanged this time.

Singapore crowdfunding platform CoAssets gets capital markets services licence

The firm said that, with the licence in hand, it would be able to once more engage its 55,000 users in Singapore.

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