Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

China’s M&A scrutiny to cast shadow on Asia deals volume

M&A is among the few areas where Chinese banks haven’t already gained a strong foothold.

Chinese billionaire portrayed as criminal and hero at trial

"Mr. Ng acted in good faith at all times," Park said.

Jho Low, Caribbean Citizen?

Low reportedly has one more trick up his sleeve: a Caribbean passport

Hong Kong’s new insurance regulator takes charge

The IA was established in December 2015 and had been preparing for the takeover of the OCI’s regulatory functions in phases.

Abolition Of Reverse Discrimination Korean Government to Take Stern Action on Global IT Giants

The targets of the bill include global IT giants as well as their South Korean counterparts like Naver.

FoFA should also protect retail banking customers: FSU

The stress of it all led him to help expose the bank opening more than two million fraudulent accounts without customers' consent over 15 years.

Singapore's central bank posts record net profit in year ending March 2017

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) posted a record 24.3 billion Singapore dollars ($18.6 billion) net profit in the year ended March 2017.

MAS on 1MDB scandal: 'naming and shaming' a better deterrent than big fines

Monetary Authority of Singapore believes that "naming and shaming" individual offenders in the 1MDB case is a better deterrent than imposing big fines on banks.

Singapore MAS, Danish FSA sign fintech cooperation deal

MAS and the Danish FSA have also committed to exploring joint innovation projects together, and to share information on emerging market trends and their impact on regulation.

Keynote Speech by Mr Heng Swee Keat Minister for Finance, Minister for Finance, at the 44th Annual Dinner of The Association of Banks in Singapore, at The Fairmont Ballroom, Raffles City Convention Centre on 27 June 2017

The government will do our best to facilitate and support the industry in making these changes.

SEBI reviewing equity derivatives rules; wants to deter retail investors in F&O

SEBI is set to come out with a discussion paper on revising regulations for the equity derivatives segment.

Australia and Malaysia build fintech bridge

Ranjit said that the cooperation agreement is an important milestone for Malaysia’s digital finance sector

Combining this year's promotions and new lateral talent, the Firm added 139 partners

Nearly 40% or 31 of the new promotions are women; a market-leading number for any law firm.

Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority Signs FinTech Agreement

The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority today signed a FinTech Co-operation Agreement which aims to help FinTech companies in Singapore and Denmark to expand into each other’s markets.

Supermodel Kerr hands over $8m in jewellery linked to 1MDB

Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr has handed over $8.1m (£6.4m, €7.2m) worth of jewellery to US authorities that she allegedly received from former boyfriend Jho Low, a person of interest in the 1MDB scandal.

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.

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