Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

HKMA issues guidance on empowerment of independent non-executive directors of Hong Kong-incorporated authorised institutions

HK-Incorporated AIs are expected to implement the new measures by 14 December 2017.

Shortlisted for Offshore Law Firm of the Year at IFLR Asia Awards

The Profit Reach international facility has also been included in the Structured finance and securitisation category.

Singapore Wealth Fund Hits Snag on Vietnam Deal Approval

The lender trades at about 3 times book value.

The race is on for offshore investments

We didn't focus on other areas back then that could have been growth accretive.

Gearing up in battle for survival among Singapore IFAs

The expectation among industry observers is that it will be hard for a certain number of these firms to survive.

Conyers Receives 3 Deal of the Year Awards from China Business Law Journal

As nominated by China-focused corporate counsel and legal professionals around the world.

Asset Management Association of China Releases Guidelines for Foreign Private Investment Registration

The Registration Instruction details procedures and documents required for foreign asset management companies to obtain private fund management licenses in China.

Jho Low's alias revelation brings new twist to 1MDB saga

The Singapore case established that four Falcon Private Bank accounts were held by companies controlled by Low using the alias "Eric Tan Kim Loong" and that Sturzeneggar had tried to conceal this fact.

Singapore seen keeping monetary policy unchanged

Eleven out of 14 economists in a Reuters survey said they expect the Monetary Authority of Singapore to keep policy unchanged at its semi-annual review in April.

Singapore jails, fines Swiss bank's ex-manager in Malaysian state fund case

Low, a family friend of Malaysian premier Najib Razak, allegedly setup the 1MDB bank after it was created by the premier.

E Fund and State Street form global alliance to boost product development

According to a statement released on the collaboration, the alliance will facilitate the exchange of information in product development and innovation

Singapore tries to become a fintech hub

The city-state wants fintech that bolsters, not disrupts, mainstream banks

17-006MR Pershing Securities pays $40,000 in infringement notice penalty

This Rule requires trading participants to have appropriate automated filters for their automated order processing systems.

AMP Capital raises US$2.4 billion for infrastructure investments

The growing institutional investor interest in infrastructure assets can be further illustrated by the increasing number of sovereign wealth funds

Law Firm in Asian Expansion

Subject to final regulatory and administrative processes, and will also provide advice on transactions and disputes.

Australia's top legal advisers revealed

In terms of number of deals, King & Wood Mallesons came second to HSF, recording 62 deals.

Freshfields, Hogan Lovells and Linklaters in running to be named region's top firm at Asia Legal Awards

They recognise the region’s landmark deals, best-performing law firms and standout partners

Rising Japanese Investment in Africa Prompts Law Firms to Ramp Up Africa Practices

But Japan's focus on opportunities in Africa has been growing steadily in recent years.

Russia’s Finance Ministry proposing to remove Hong Kong from list of offshore areas

The amendments are expected to come into force in September 2017.

ZICOlaw network adds Brunei firm

Headed by managing partner Mohamad Rozaiman Abdul Rahman, it advises government-linked entities and high-net-worth individuals

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