Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Before he was Eddie at ANZ, he was Eduardo at Dresdner Kleinwort

As was the fashion back in the global financial crisis, the once mighty Dresdner Kleinwort got into major trouble.

Appleby advised on two of China Business Law Journal's ‘Deals of the Year’

Appleby was recognised for its work on two of the year’s most significant M&A transactions in China Business Law Journal’s 2015 'Deals of the Year.' The deals are Shenyin & Wanguo Securities' merger with Hongyuan Securit

Djibouti signs trade, banking deals to deepen ties with China

Another agreement aimed to expand Djibouti's role for transhipment of goods in trade between China and the world

Appleby's Frances Woo named among 2015 IFC Power Women

Running for the third consecutive year, the list honours 200 of the most powerful women in government, private wealth, private client advisory, education and philanthropy across the international financial centres.

China Could Be Considering A Ban On Hedge Funds

According to Red Pulse, an event-driven research firm in Shanghai covering market events impacting Chinese companies, a source has said that new investment companies might be banned from registering in Beijing.

China: offshore banks' must reserve more yuan

China's central bank said on Monday it will start implementing a reserve requirement ratio (RRR) on offshore banks' domestic deposits, in what appears to be its latest attempt to stem speculation in the yuan and manage money flowing in and out o

ASIC bans former representative of Macquarie Equities Limited

Mr Rickman has no legal qualifications and is not licensed as a conveyancer.

Being notetaker worse than going to strip club

But one female resources company director said banks and other employers should not act like a nanny state when regulating employees

Former Brisbane financial advisor jailed after pleading guilty to fraud charges

On 19 December 2013, ASIC obtained Supreme Court order requiring Mr Tu to immediately surrender all of his passports and any visa for any other country

ASIC accepts enforceable undertaking from Queensland financial adviser

ASIC found Mr Churchill’s advice relating to the replacement of personal insurances

China to raise offshore yuan reserve requirements for some banks

By forcing banks offshore to hold more yuan in reserve, it would reduce the amount of the currency available in the market, squeezing supply further and making it more difficult and expensive for speculators.

ANZ probes sacked traders' allegations of sex, drugs, booze

The claims come at a time of growing global concern around financial markets conduct.

China to raise offshore yuan reserve requirements for some banks: sources

The PBOC has managed to prop the offshore yuan back up in recent weeks through state banks operating in Hong Kong

Former Brisbane financial adviser jailed after pleading guilty to fraud charges

The defendant did not invest the money into secure investments as directed but instead, fraudulently redirected the funds, through a number of different accounts, to a personal trading account held by him with another organisation.

Billions of dollars of the “Royal” family deposited in a Dubai Bank

He made this observation today at the Cabinet briefing held at the Information Department Auditorium.

President Aquino vetoes SSS pension increase

PRESIDENT Benigno S. C. Aquino III yesterday vetoed a bill increasing the monthly pension of Social Security System members, citing the measure’s “dire financial consequences.

ANZ Bank Sued by Two Traders Fired Over Offensive Messages

The two men were among seven traders suspended by the bank in November 2014

Former bank adviser slapped with 10-year ban

Cheung has appealed to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for a review of ASIC's decision.

Chinese banking regulator asks banks to reduce yields on wealth management products: sources

The China Banking Regulatory Commission could not be reached for comment, while the Central Depository and Clearing Corporation declined to immediately comment.

Surprise policy easing by MAS 'unlikely'

The MAS surprised investors last January when it eased its exchange-rate-based policy in an unscheduled statement

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