Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Faster, cheaper access to Singapore market soon for VC funds

Industry players applaud new MAS initiatives to expand VC pool and boost startup ecosystem

Guernsey's connection with China deepening

The new website, which can be found at www.weareguernsey.cn, features news and articles on Guernsey’s relationship with China as well literature on the island’s key financial services offerings.

Hong Kong watchdog bans former HSBC banker

This decisions follows her criminal convictions.

RBNZ to hold more talks over bank quarterly disclosure regime

It had planned to make a final policy decision in the first quarter of this year

Malaysian Customers Urge HSBC to Stop Funding Fires in Indonesia

We are asking customers to join this movement to urge HSBC to stop funding deforestation.

Educating India's next generation of advisers

Impetus is among the first few pure equity research firms in India.

Crescent Capital wins naming stoush

Crescent Capital said in a statement that the finding validated its experience of confusion in the market.

Guernsey Advances Asian Push

The jurisdiction is keen to promote itself as a financial centre to Asian based clients.

Asset Management Association of China sets up prohibition against private equity schemes in 16 cities

The authorities have also imposed restrictions on buying and owning properties to avert a sudden reversal in prices that could negatively impact the domestic economy.

Korean Stewardship Code Financial Services Commission Concentrating on Stewardship Code

The Stewardship Code can be defined as a set of guidelines in which institutional investors can actively participate in the voting rights of listed companies

SFC withdraws Restriction Notice issued to a broker in connection with client’s suspected insider dealing

The suspected insider dealing profits made by the three of them in the alleged insider dealing activities.

HK regulator continues crackdown with ex-HSBC adviser ban

Banned or taken action against 13 companies and individuals since the start of 2017

Jho Low Bids to Stop Asset Grab

Now, the trusts are asking a Los Angeles judge to ignore a deadline to file claims over assets that have been seized by the U.S, «Bloomberg» reported.

Singapore banks’ sour loans in focus as oil service sector stresses

All three of Singapore’s listed banks reported increases in third-quarter charges for soured loans

Trump deregulation to have little impact on private banks

UBP head of private banking acknowledges compliance is an ever present cost, but still targets higher growth in Asia region

As China's doors open, foreign investors worry about exits

There’s too much discretion by the policymakers, giving foreign investors a lack of a rule-based system.

China slaps record fine, jail term on hedge fund trader amid crackdown on ‘financial crocs’

The fine is the largest ever imposed in China for a financial misdemeanour.

Tycoon's disappearance keeps HK on edge

Hong Kong police say Xiao crossed the border into China on Jan 27 through a checkpoint and that they are still investigating the case.

CIBC Opts for Wolters Kluwer’s Regulatory Reporting Hub in Asia and UK

The bank has specifically signed up to use Wolters Kluwer’s OneSumX Regulatory Reporting, including the firm’s Regulatory Update Service.

Law Firm Expands Asia-Pacific Banking Practice

Global law firm White & Case has augmented its banking capabilities in Asia with the addition of a local partner in Hong Kong.

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