Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Hong Kong Government Advises Caution with Distributed-Ledger Technologies

Hong Kong's HKMA says it is premature to make a conclusion on distributed-ledger technology.

EFG International Completes BSI Takeover in Singapore

The process of taking over BSI's operations will be executed market by market, according to the statement.

MoU between FCA and PBOC

The MoU sets out how the parties plan to share and use information to promote innovation in their respective markets. The MoU is dated 11 November 2016.

Red Marker shows banks the regtech way

'Regtech', an amalgam of "regulatory technology", has become one of the most talked-about topics in global banking,

Panama Papers scandal: Speculation mars environment before court ruling

These are only speculations and assessments based on over-enthusiasm or, conversely, pessimism induced by the legal history of Pakistan.

Malaysia's c.bank says re-enforing ringgit offshore trading rules

Malaysia's ringgit sank to its weakest in more than 12 years in offshore markets on Friday.

Singapore names Jho Low as person of interest in trial of former BSI banker

In his defence, ex-banker says he played backseat role in multi-million-dollar deals

Modi’s swift clampdown on India’s black money

The move to combat illicit cash hoards shows a capacity for more reform

ASIC employee faces court

The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Act 2006.

Malaysia rebuffs Swiss inquiries into 1MDB

Refusal adds to concerns about Kuala Lumpur’s response to multiple investigations

BayernLB, Standard Chartered team up to boost business in Asia

Standard Chartered has an extensive network in Asia, with over 800 branches and offices in 23 countries.

Hong Kong Central Bank Flags Blockchain Money-Laundering Risk

Distributed-ledger technology offers “good potential, but a lot of things need to be addressed,” Shu Pui Li

Corrected Ex Rabobank Trader Gets 3 Months in U.S. Prison for Libor Scheme

A former Rabobank trader was sentenced after pleading guilty to conspiring to commit wire fraud and bank fraud

LCQ20: Regulation of financial intermediaries

We consider that there is currently no justification from the perspective of maintaining the stability of our banking and financial systems

Hong Kong Regulator Steps Up Efforts to Probe IPO Misconduct

The SFC is boosting its supervision of new listings amid a spike in complaints against publicly traded companies in recent years

Indian expats in UAE support withdrawal of Rs 500, Rs 1,000 notes

There will be short-time inconveniences, but the Government will surely address them.

China's CCB lists on Nasdaq Dubai sighting Mideast expansion

The listing supports the expansion of CCB's commercial and financing activities across the Middle East

FPA reveals awards shortlist

The calibre of applications for this year's awards impressed everyone on the judging panel.

Those who have not disclosed their wealth will be strictly penalised, warns FM Jaitley

The drive against black money will boost the size of the formal economy, Jaitley said.

Carey Olsen Opens Hong Kong Office

The opening of the Hong Kong office in November 2016 follows the successful launch of the firm's Singapore office by lead Asia partner, Linda Lee, in October last year.

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