05/17/2022
US tops financial secrecy ranking as G7 countries upend global progress on transparency
The G7 countries’ undermining of global transparency has further fuelled calls by leading economists for a UN tax convention
05/17/2022
Hong Kong Partner Vincent Chan Continues to be Named in the Asian Legal Business Offshore Client Choice List 2022
Corporate Partner Vincent Chan has been named among the top offshore lawyers in Asia by Asian Legal Business for the third year.
05/16/2022
Settlement funds will be used to boost compliance at bank
05/16/2022
For all new appointees from 5 April 2022, an application for ID must be submitted prior to the appointment itself.
05/13/2022
Mauritius already plays a pivotal role by facilitating impact investments on the continent.
05/13/2022
As Senior Partner, Melvin will be responsible for deepening the firm’s relationship with its clients and key stakeholders in the region whilst working closely with Jon in his role overseeing the firm’s strategy and vision for Southeast Asia.
05/12/2022
The ASEAN+3 economies have remained steadfast in weathering the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
05/12/2022
With financial services continuing to move online, this decision highlights the importance of good cybersecurity.
05/11/2022
The Draft Directive provides for director responsibility and accountability in relation to EU companies' HREDD programmes
05/10/2022
As part of the deal, nine professionals are joining EY, including Michael Potter and David Mullins – both have been appointed a partner in the Forensics & Integrity Services practice based out of the Sydney office.
05/10/2022
Axis AMC, which is India’s seventh largest asset manager, is being probed for alleged front-running by two officials.
05/09/2022
Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific is a publication that focuses exclusively on the region’s litigation and dispute market, providing rankings of firms and litigators considered to be of an elite status.
05/05/2022
Analysts from Investec and Federated Hermes also highlighted the potential downside, saying HSBC would be less diversified and less connected to international trade.
05/05/2022
The orders were made by consent after ASIC and RI Advice agreed to resolve the proceedings.
05/05/2022
Reliance on self-certification, with an emphasis on form over substance, may still lead to compliance issues over imprudent know your customer (KYC) standards of financial institutions.
05/04/2022
The $220,000 payment ordered by the court includes $20,000 in penalties, $150,000 in compensation and $50,000 for ASIC’s costs.
05/03/2022
Two countries coming together for their mutual economic interests during a crisis and doing what is best for them opens a new world of possibilities
05/03/2022
The Alliance was jointly launched by the HKMA and IFC in November 2020 to help banks develop the solutions needed to address climate change across emerging markets.
05/02/2022
60 percent were against the discharge, which proxy advisors ISS and Glass Lewis recommended rejecting because of the significant financial damage and reputational cost to the bank.
04/29/2022
Ten tips from the experts to ensure your DIY super fund is compliant.