Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Further growth for Carey Olsen’s Singapore office

We’ve experienced strong growth in Asia in recent months

Vizor Software Regulatory Technology Selected by Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam

Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam, a statutory body that acts as the central bank of Brunei Darussalam, has chosen Vizor Software, the leader in financial regulatory technology for its new Centralised Statistical System.

Indonesia’s Largest Private Bank Launches $15 Million Fintech VC Firm

Relaxed regulations help Indonesia’s biggest private bank bulldoze its way into the Fintech space.

First listing of an Isle of Man company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

The issue of guaranteed unsecured fixed rate notes represents the Group’s landmark return to the US$ bonds market since 2004.

Big four banks to face fresh grilling at parliamentary inquiry

The inquiry mandates that hearings must occur at least annually.

Tackling a challenging environment in Singapore

A likely outcome will be fewer firms over time.

Tackling a challenging environment in Singapore

This is due to the pressure being put on market players by the regulations.

Caution reigns over monetary policy in developing Asia

Rate-cutting days may be over but there is no rush to tighten policy yet

Recognition for Mourant Ozannes as it celebrates 5th year in Hong Kong

In August, the firm relocated to new office space located in the heart of Central Hong Kong in order to accommodate this expansion.

Scandal-hit pension fund loses managers ahead of relocation

This year, eight managers have already tendered their resignations.

Japan, Malaysia and Singapore also see strong demand for new banknotes at Lunar New Year

Banknote turnover is low and circulates in the market for a long time

CIRC tightens limits on equity investments for insurers

The new rule follows the regulator condemning some Chinese insurers for their barbaric behaviour in using premium capital to buy shares of listed companies in recent months.

KIC promises to not hire former NPS investment officials

The relocation was part of a government initiative to decentralise from Seoul.

China driving against 'millionaire's sport' with closure of 100 golf courses

The developers of the golf courses were found to have been using large amounts of arable land

$75 billion India-UAE fund is a work in progress

The two sides agreed to set up a mechanism for funding projects that would benefit the Indian economy.

OECD’s taxconvention covers entire financial sector

The sources said the FBR and other regulators, including the State Bank of Pakistan and Securities and Exchange Commission are finalising ‘common reporting rules’ for defining standards for exchanging information.

Hong Kong, S Korea To Automatically Exchange Tax Data

The signing of the agreement with South Korea signifies the Government's efforts in this respect.

New High: Appleby advises on 35 HKEx Listings in 2016

The Group will use parts of the proceeds from its public offering to expand its securities margin financing services and underwriting business.

ABN AMRO Bank in Chennai directed to pay compensation for false charges

There was also an additional charge of Rs 100 as processing fee.

Removal of severance payment / long service payment offset – How employers can prepare?

Although employers’ costs will increase, the "grandfathering" arrangement and the government subsidy will help mitigate the short term impact.

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