Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

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

Leading U.S. Law Firm Continues International Expansion

Butler Snow partner Kurt Rademacher will head up the Singapore office.

Mourant Ozannes advises on £152.6M takeover of Japan Residential Investment Company Limited

It holds a large, diverse portfolio of residential properties in Tokyo and other major cities of Japan.

Nomura to Pay 82 Million Yen to Former Employee in Settlement

The parties agreed not to make any further complaints against each other

APRA looks to Europe for bank rescue plan

Novo was created in 2014 as a publicly-owned "bridging" entity out of BES's ashes.

Private Bank Sued by Headhunter Over New Hires’ Fees

The search firm’s fees are 28 percent of an employee’s first-year pay package which includes a basic wage of as much as S$550,000 for a senior private banker, target bonus and joining payment, according to Mancano’s lawsuit.

China freezes out three banks from parts of the currency market

Some participants in renminbi trading have been suspended as Beijing tries to stabilise the currency

Slater & Gordon bankers bring in investigative accountants

As part of that process, we agreed that our banking syndicate would appoint their own advisers, who we expect to work alongside those appointed by the board

Turkey must harmonize laws with China-backed bank before Jan. 16

Turkey has until Jan. 16 to harmonize its domestic laws with the legal structure of the Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank to be able to appoint a representative to the bank's board.

Financial watchdog eyes tougher assessment of interest rate risk

The Bank of Japan's monetary easing has kept yields on Japanese government bonds at historic lows.

Freshfields acts for Deutsche Bank as it sells ¥25.7bn of Chinese assets

Freshfields was among several firms awarded positions as Deutsche Bank's go-to advisers after the bank finalised its global legal panel

Accused Rabobank trader in property fire sale

A spokesperson for Mr Thompson said the property was being sold to "fund legal costs".

Ex-UOB staff jailed 12 weeks for giving customers' details to loanshark

Koh Chee Tong, 30, faced four charges under the Computer Misuse and Cybersecurity Act, while another 20 charges were taken into consideration during his sentencing.

Hong Kong putting in place range of regulations to tighten up investment markets in 2016

Insurance sector, pension scheme, stocks to see vital reform to tighten regulations

China's banking regulator cracks down on online payment and P2P lending firms

The thrust of the CBRC's approach is that the platforms are intermediaries – matchmakers between borrowers and lenders – that shouldn't themselves raise or lend money.

China's central bank has suspended some foreign exchange businesses of several foreign banks

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) sent a notice to the impacted foreign banks on Monday

CIRC to regularise insurer’s investment and financing practices

The purchase of China developer Vanke by Anbang Insurance was viewed as one of the trigger points.

China stocks stabilize as central bank pledges flexible policy

Hong Kong shares also edged up, but trading remained thin.

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