09/13/2011
Deutsche Bank faces money-laundering investigation over dealings with Malaysian chief minister
Chief Minister Taib is accused of using cozy ties with the state's logging and plantation companies to acquire vast amounts of wealth.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
09/12/2011
Moody's says Australian banks can meet earlier Basel III timetable
Moody's Investors Service says that Australia's banks are well positioned to meet the accelerated schedule proposed by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) for meeting Basel III capital standards 2-3 years earlier than the offic
09/09/2011
Some fearful China billionaires steer clear of rich lists
Growing numbers of China's rich want to avoid publicising their wealth, Forbes said, reflecting fears of official scrutiny amid a vast and growing rich-poor divide after several billionaires have ended up in jail.
09/09/2011
Liu Says China's Banks to Meet, Exceed New Liquidity Standards
Most of China's banks will meet or surpass the new liquidity requirements under the Basel III agreement that's aimed at averting future crises, said Liu Chunhang, director general of the research and statistics departments at the China Banking R
09/08/2011
Kiwi trader hiding in Panama
A Kiwi investment trader is believed to be hiding out in Panama after he allegedly ripped off mum and dad investors of up to A$20 million in an elaborate international Ponzi scheme.
09/06/2011
Banks face tight timeline on global capital rules
Australian banks will need to meet new global capital rules ahead of the internationally agreed timetable under proposals made today, although the move is unlikely to force any of them to raise any new equity immediately.
09/06/2011
BNP Paribas closes in on $130bn AMP/AXA mandate
As it stands, BNP Paribas is the only company to move to the due diligence process.
09/05/2011
Hubbard's death will end fraud investigation
Hubbard's death will end fraud investigation
09/02/2011
Irish funds boutique launches in Hong Kong
The development comes as demand for locally based expertise on European financial and regulatory issues increases.
09/01/2011
Asian banks accept G-Sifi surcharge
Banks from emerging markets have resisted criticising a capital surcharge on worldwide banks, in contrast to peers in Europe and North America, in a key Basel consultation.
09/01/2011
Taylor Wessing opens in Singapore via tie-up with new local firm
Taylor Wessing opens in Singapore via tie-up with new local firm
09/01/2011
UK leaders lay out bold plans for expansion in Asia-Pacific
UK leaders lay out bold plans for expansion in Asia-Pacific
08/25/2011
Skadden City partner tasked with rebuilding Hong Kong after Kirkland raid
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom will relocate London-based corporate partner John Adebiyi to its Hong Kong office following a three-partner raid by Kirkland & Ellis earlier this month.
08/24/2011
Taiwan-India DTA Comes Into Effect
Taiwan-India DTA Comes Into Effect
08/22/2011
PricewaterhouseCoopers India grappling with people issues even after two years of the Rs 7,000-crore Satyam fraud case
PricewaterhouseCoopers India grappling with people issues even after two years of the Rs 7,000-crore Satyam fraud case
08/22/2011
Four Deutsche Bank employees are charged in South Korea
Four Deutsche Bank employees are charged in South Korea
08/18/2011
Serious Fraud Office asking for tip-offs
Serious Fraud Office asking for tip-offs
08/16/2011
Sheppard launches in Beijing with Squire Sanders partner
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton has opened in Beijing with the hire of a partner from Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, writes The Recorder.
08/16/2011
Will Kirkland's Asia gamble pay off?
An earthquake hit the Hong Kong legal scene last week, and Kirkland & Ellis was its name.
08/15/2011
SFO urged to recover $1m from Swiss account
The complaint follows the freezing of Swiss bank accounts operated by Western Gulf Advisory, owned by Indian-born Ahsan Ali Syed.