Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

China eases restrictions on offshore lending in Shanghai FTZ

China’s foreign exchange regulator has eased restrictions for companies registered in Shanghai’s recently established free trade zone

Reform advocates look to China's legislature for possible changes in banking, investment

Fledgling entrepreneurs in Liaoning province in China's northeast received a Lunar New Year gift in January when the government scrapped fees of up to $1,600 for registering a new business.

Banks slam 'over-zealous' rules

Shielding these green shoots from the frost of regulatory reform is likely a challenge for 2014

Former ING Asia Private Bank employee gets industry life ban

The case was referred to the SFC by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.

IOSCO wants stronger regulation in emerging markets

The International Organisation of Securities Commissions has said it is looking at ways to deepen markets and facilitate stronger regulatory capacity to enhance emerging markets’ resilience.

Court fines former TAMCO chairman

The court deemed Chen's actions an unlawful pursuit for personal gain

Australian Law Firm Ordered to Pay Millions to Millionaire

A court has ordered that Gadens pay their former client $4.9 million.

CC and Linklaters lead on Harbin Bank's planned $1bn Hong Kong IPO

The deal comes amid a wave of Hong Kong IPOs by midsized Chinese banks in recent months - all looking to raise capital amid tight credit conditions on the mainland.

Bird & Bird launches in Korea via local alliance

Bird & Bird has signed a cooperation agreement with South Korean firm Hwang Mok Park, blazing a new trail for international firms to tap into the market.

A&O and Norton Rose Fulbright line up for successful Singapore licence renewal

The Singapore Ministry of Law is expected to make an official announcement on the successful applicants later this week.

Dechert looks to open in Singapore with OMM lateral hire

Dechert is understood to be in the process of hiring O’Melveny & Myers’Singapore partner Dean Collins as part of the firm’s plan to open an office in Singapore later this year.

Singapore law firm launches in Myanmar

Has become the latest Singapore firm to establish a presence in Myanmar, after launching an associate firm in Yangon.

ANZ getting A$85 mln from insurers in ING frozen funds settlement

ANZ has struck a deal with insurers over two infamous frozen investment funds that sees it receive about A$85 million.

SFC bans ex-HSBC banker for life for

The case was referred to the SFC by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority

SFC bans ex-Credit-Suisse banker for life for

The case was referred to the SFC by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.

Rat trader faces 5-10 years for insider dealing

"Rat trading" refers to fund managers buying shares via their personal trading accounts

Conyers recognised in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2014

Conyers Dill & Pearman has been listed amongst the top offshore law firms in the 2014 edition of Chambers Asia-Pacific

Global law firm to open new office in Perth

That it will open an office in Perth, the mining and energy center of Australia

SEBI collates KYC details of nearly 2 cr investors

The move is expected to help ease doing business for individuals as well as financial sector entities, including banks.

Weakening bank balance-sheets is a worry, IMF tells RBI

Steps are also needed to modernise the legal and insolvency framework

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