10/20/2014
Simplified approval procedures for Chinese outbound investments put its investors in a more competitive position in the global market and will speed up allocations in real estate, says Harvey Coe,
10/17/2014
UBS AG and Nomura Holdings Inc. were sued by a Japanese school operator for 8.8 billion yen in compensation for losses on derivative transactions.
10/17/2014
A former bank manager who became embroiled in a "frightening circle of debt" has been jailed for 10 years for stealing sums totalling HK$65 million from his clients' accounts and forging documents to cover up the thefts.
10/16/2014
The head of Clifford Chance’s Perth office is set to leave the firm for investment house Gresham Partners three and a half years after the firm that bore his name joined the magic circle giant.
10/16/2014
Hogan Lovells taps Allen & Overy for first Vietnam partner
He is the only partner in Hogan Lovells' Ho Chi Minh City base
10/15/2014
International law firm appoints two partners to lead Global practice
The announcement was made as part of the leaderships changes at the Firm's Annual Meeting, held last week in London.
10/15/2014
Post trade processing in the global OTC derivatives markets has been the subject of much regulatory scrutiny of late, beginning with North American reform as a result of the Dodd-Frank Act. ICAP’s specialist post-trade division TriOptima has now cit
10/15/2014
Appleby acted as Cayman counsel for SDM Group Holdings Limited in relation to its listing on the Growth Enterprise Market of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 14 October 2014, with net proceeds of approximately HK$26.1 million.
10/15/2014
The aim of our legislation and the Guidance is to ensure application of the arm's length principle.
10/14/2014
The central bank in its latest circular advised the Islamic banks and NBFI to use to Islamic refinancing scheme for funding green projects
10/14/2014
The moves came after the Financial Action Task Force in June urged Japan to address deficiencies in its efforts to counter money laundering and funding of terrorists.
10/14/2014
The Government has also increased its public commentary regarding its desire to ensure that the PNG national interest is protected and promoted.
10/14/2014
The Shanghai FTZ is another move by the PRC Government to drive domestic economic reform and promote trade and cross border investment.
10/14/2014
In response to the current trend of reform, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (“SAFE”) has relaxed and integrates the foreign exchange rules concerning foreign investment.
10/14/2014
According to Moody's Investors Service, the regulatory proposals by MAS would foster financial discipline, enhance corporate governance and strengthen investor confidence.
10/14/2014
The publication of the Draft Guidelines brings Hong Kong a significant step closer to the full implementation of the Ordinance.
10/13/2014
New Measures for Foreign Investment Management (Measures No3), published early last month by the Ministry of Commerce, came into effect on October 6.
10/13/2014
The fate of three businessmen accused of masterminding the "biggest fraud in New Zealand's history" will be determined tomorrow morning.
10/13/2014
Bakers elects new MP for HK, China, Korea, Vietnam
Milton joined the Firm’s London office in 1990 as a trainee solicitor
10/13/2014
International law firm names new head of Asian offices
He joined the Firm on 8 October 2014 from White & Case where he was a partner in the international arbitration group, with a focus on oil and gas, infrastructure and construction law.