12/19/2016
FSC calls for further internationalisation of Taiwanese companies
Mr. Huang encouraged Taiwan’s fund managers to work on developing their business overseas
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
12/19/2016
Legislative panel rejects rise for China-led Asian Investment Bank – ‘Pilots must be returned to KAC’
The Minister of Finance has asked the committee to approve $536 million after reducing the quota, but the Committee has rejected the government request.
12/19/2016
Hong Kong SFC Freezes Client Account
The SFC is not investigating either IBLLC or IBHK, which have cooperated with the SFC’s ongoing investigation.
12/16/2016
Ex-BSI banker becomes 2nd person convicted in Singapore's 1MDB probe
Prosecutors asked for a two-week jail sentence.
12/15/2016
ANZ and Macquarie fined for cartel conduct
The banks were also ordered to contribute to the ACCC's costs.
12/15/2016
16-440MR ASIC releases world-first licensing exemption for fintech businesses
ASIC’s 'fintech licensing exemption' is unique
12/15/2016
16-438MR ASIC releases new instrument for nominee and custody services and amends platforms class orders
The new nominee and custody services instrument and updates to the platforms class orders follow a public consultation released on 21 July this year.
12/14/2016
India-Cyprus tax treaty renegotiated: key provisions
The agreement may have important implications for investors that have already made investments
12/14/2016
PTI raises questions about investments in Dubai real estate
Who is the chairman of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Industries and Production.
12/14/2016
Central Bank to crack down on illegal foreign accounts
The firm is unable to determine which of its executives hold accounts at other Myanmar banks or foreign lenders, he said.
12/14/2016
Singapore regulator considers ethics training for advisers
The CMFAS at the moment includes modules on rules and regulations, as well as product knowledge.
12/12/2016
Asia Pacific 150: International firms still struggle to achieve top-line growth
It also aims for continued growth of its international private client, tax and corporate practice across Asia Pacific.
12/12/2016
UK and Hong Kong regulators agree deal to cooperate on fintech
The FCA or HKMA both intend to assist the innovator businesses in understanding the regulatory regime
12/12/2016
ANZ, NAB and Westpac rate rigging case could drag into 2018
In this scenario the first phase would see the three banks and ASIC fight it out over shared issues including whether the bank bill swap rate can even be manipulated.
12/12/2016
Local rates impact revenues for international firms in Asia Pacific
Partners at other international firms including Baker & McKenzie and DLA Piper are also exceeding global averages.
12/11/2016
MAS keeping an eye on DBS Hong Kong case
The central bank added that DBS is cooperating with the Hong Kong authorities.
12/08/2016
Appleby's Corporate Activities in November
Appleby also acted for Mengke Holdings Limited in its listing on the Main Board on 25 November.
12/08/2016
Chinese Fund Manager Pleads Guilty to Stock-Manipulation Charges
Zexi Investment founder was arrested in November 2015
12/08/2016
KPMG, Deloitte and EY turn into one stop legal shops
Legal practices in the big four accounting firms are gaining traction with a doubling in team sizes
12/08/2016
Offshore holding linked to minister
The Government of any country should ensure that none of their senior cabinet members are investing in such a controversial business