Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Elian Supports Garuda Indonesia's landmark US $500m Sukuk

It is anticipated that the funds raised will be used by Garuda Indonesia to refinance its debt as well as for general corporate purposes including capital expenditure.

Cap markets partner leaves Linklaters for Davis Polk in Tokyo

In 2014, he advised on Seibu Holdings’ $438 million IPO on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Korea's Bae, Kim and Lee open in Hong Kong

South Korean law firm Bae, Kim and Lee has set up an office in Hong Kong as part of its expansion plans

Singapore to boost Islamic finance regime

WITH cross-border Islamic finance set to grow further, Singapore's central bank will continue to strengthen its Islamic finance regime and capabilities, said Jacqueline Loh, deputy managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Deacons advises JAC Capital

Overall, the acquisition represents an important step for JAC Capital in its movement into the semiconductor market.

Leading offshore law firm announces partner promotions

These moves are in response to the huge success of both the BVI and Hong Kong offices

Ross Asset Management investor tries to keep his name secret

The identity of the investor was suppressed in a test case heard in the High Court at Wellington in February.

New Company Incorporations Rise in Majority of Offshore Jurisdictions in 2014

Mauritius standout of all offshore jurisdictions, onshore comparator China remains ‘world’s engine room’ for company registrations

Vietnam C.bank tightens rules on lending, ownership to curb fraud

Vietnam's central bank will tighten lending from mid July to individuals or institutions that exceed its bank share ownership limits

US returns Garcia's ill-gotten wealth

The US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York then initiated civil forfeiture proceedings against those assets and eventually obtained default judgments of forfeiture, the statement added.

New Malaysia guidance to tackle uneven Islamic finance practices

Malaysia's central bank said it would finalise operating standards for all major Islamic finance contracts by the end of this year, creating the first comprehensive set of practical guidance for the industry.

Australia launches crackdown on ‘fleecing’ bank culture

Australia’s corporate regulator is to launch a crackdown on the country’s banking culture

Bank Negara Issues New Guidance To Tackle Uneven Islamic Finance Practices

Malaysia’s central bank said it would finalise operating standards for all major Islamic finance contracts by the end of this year

RBA leaves interest rates on hold: What every investor needs to know

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s stance on monetary policy has not changed since May with the central bank leaving the cash rate on hold at a record low of 2 per cent.

Adverse impact of Indonesia’s new ruling

Malaysian Rating Corp Bhd head of banking Sharidan Salleh said the challenging economic environment and the rise in asset quality risk in the Indonesian banking landscape would make Malaysian banks to be cautious on acquisitions.

BNP Fined $1.4 Million in Hong Kong for Unreported Cross Trades

As a licensed corporation, BNP also failed to employ effectively resources and procedures needed for the proper performance of its business

Deacons acts for RaffAello Capital in relation to the GEM listing

Golden Power is principally engaged in the manufacture and sale of a broad range of batteries for various electronic devices

East Asia-Pacific region to remain resilient, say central bankers and monetary authorities

As economic restructuring proceeds in the region, productivity performance should pick up.

SFC and CSRC sign agreement on Mainland-Hong Kong Mutual Recognition of Funds

The Memorandum also established a framework for exchange of information, regular dialogue as well as regulatory cooperation in relation to the cross-border offering of funds.

APRA calls for banks to change pay to improve culture

All the effort to build bigger capital buffers in banks would be undermined if they are not accompanied by changes in behaviour inside those banks

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