Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

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."

Chinese regulator rejects more IPO applications

Under the current IPO system, new shares are subject to approval from the CSRC.

Bank of Singapore to keep hiring in hunt for growth: CEO says

The minimum amount a client must keep with the firm to qualify for its private-banking services will eventually be raised to US$5 million (S$6.93 million) in a few years' time, from US$2 million currently, he said.

UBS: Questionable IPO Activities in Hong Kong

His former employer has now reported one of the cases to SFC, the local financial market supervisor, «Bloomberg» reported.

Offshore bank investors fret about housing, says ANZ chief

The Australian banks rely on foreign investors to fund the $400 billion gap between domestic deposits and overall lending to the economy.

AIIB signs cooperation agreement with Inter-American Development Bank

This new agreement between the IDB Group and AIIB will enhance those ties and solidify Asia’s standing as one of our region’s key partners in the journey toward sustainable development.

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