09/18/2015
CSRC at centre of corruption shakedown
Mr. Zhang was a key figure in the CSRC’s recent drive to stabilise the A-share market
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
09/18/2015
1MDB mystery deepens as Abu Dhabi questions another missing US$993m to IPIC
The US-based daily reported Abu Dhabi officials are questioning a further US$993 million that 1MDB said it has paid IPIC, but which WSJ’s sources say are undocumented.
09/17/2015
Successfully investing in Singapore
A view from Withers KhattarWong
09/17/2015
CFTC Orders Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. to Pay a $150,000 Penalty for Inaccurate Large Trader Reports for Physical Commodity Swap Positions
The CFTC Order requires ANZ to pay a $150,000 civil monetary penalty and to cease and desist from committing further violations of the CEA and CFTC Regulations, as charged.
09/16/2015
Indonesia to overhaul bank rules to guard against collapses
The agency guarantees bank deposits and would take over any lenders in the event of a failure.
09/16/2015
New Australian laws to crack down on global firms avoiding tax
Under this new law, when we catch companies cheating, they will have to pay back double what they owe, plus interest
09/15/2015
Former broker guilty of fraud
We are currently considering the implications of the decision and won't be commenting at this time.
09/15/2015
Malaysia to Allow Swiss to Question Witnesses in 1MDB Probe
Investigation into state investment fund involves corruption allegations against prime minister
09/14/2015
Crestone takes UBS licences
Crestone is the former UBS Wealth Management and is being spun-off from its parent.
09/14/2015
Mayer Brown, Citigroup win big at HK Law Awards 2015
The event also recognised the achievements of Hong Kong’s in-house legal community.
09/13/2015
‘I wasn’t arrested, I was meditating’
Li's case highlights the embryonic role that hedge funds play in China's emerging investment landscape
09/13/2015
China issues state-firm reform plans, expects results by 2020
It will also help prevent the loss of state assets.
09/10/2015
Mercer handed fine for unlicensed advice in Singapore
The fines relate to the company allowing four ineligible representatives to provide financial advice on its behalf.
09/10/2015
Abu Dhabi hunts for $1.4bn payment in Malaysia scandal fallout
The Gulf emirate’s International Petroleum Investment Company is trying to get to the bottom of an apparent $1.4bn mismatch in its dealings with 1Malaysia Development Berhad.
09/09/2015
Allegations family of Malaysian billionaire 'laundered' money in Australia
Major hotels chains like Hilton normally manage and lend their name to properties that are owned by other parties.
09/08/2015
China Essence sorting out stock-transfer issue
Trading in its shares suspended as firm seeks more time to give SGX additional info on unauthorised transfers
09/07/2015
Lean pickings for junior lawyers amid glut
Large law firms have not yet scaled back hiring or cut salaries of newly qualified and junior lawyers, but at least one has moderated its remuneration package for this group.
09/07/2015
Leading offshore law firm establishes contentious restructuring and litigation practice in Hong Kong
Our ability to provide litigation advice on the ground in Hong Kong means we can continue to deliver an exceptional client service.
09/07/2015
Debevoise Advises Nereus Capital on its Joint Venture with Hareon Solar and Treasury Group
The projects are expected to begin commercial operations by the end of 2015. Upon completion, the projects will generate approximately 52 million units of electricity per year.
09/06/2015
Israeli banks named in Australian tax evasion affair
Binetter has been indicted on charges of tax evasion