Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Credit Suisse Wants Millions From Softbank

Softbank was a backer of Greensill, which is at the center of a $10.1 billion fund blow-up at the Swiss bank.

China central bank says to promote healthy development of property market

China's central bank has vowed to promote healthy development of the country's real estate market

Singapore central bank studies options to enhance VCC framework

One-third of the VCCs are private equity and venture capital firms and 28% are independent asset managers and multi-family offices. The rest include hedge funds, traditional asset managers and others.

SR & Associates Pty not licensed to provide debt management services

ASIC reminds credit licensees that under section 31 of the National Credit Act they are prohibited from conducting business with unlicensed persons.

Malaysia eases unit trust rules, opens door to wealth decumulation products

“More importantly, this will bridge the regulatory gap between domestic and international offerings and allow local funds to remain competitive in the face of a rapidly evolving market environment,”

Outcome-related fee structures proposed for Hong Kong arbitration

The LRC’s Outcome Related Fee Structures for Arbitration Sub-committee issued its consultation paper in December 2020.

Warning: Treasury Bond investment scams

All legitimate exchange traded bonds are purchased through licensed ASX brokers.

Warning: Fixed term deposit scams

ASIC notes that the use of the Australian Coat of Arms requires permission.

Hong Kong Stock Exchange Implements New SPAC Rules from 1 January 2022

The new SPAC rules were adopted expeditiously, concluded and implemented within just three months of a consultation review launched on 17 September 2021.

Indonesia outlines six priority finance areas for G20 presidency

The six priority agendas are synchronising exit strategies from the global pandemic to support recovery in developing countries, addressing the ‘scarring’ effect of the pandemic to secure future growth, payment systems in the digital era, sust

Operation of the Financial Services and Credit Panel

A key reform under the Act is to give the Financial Services and Credit Panel (FSCP) its own statutory functions and powers.

Mayfair 101 Group to pay $30 million penalty for misleading advertising

The Court also permanently restrained the companies from using certain words and phrases (such as ‘term deposit’ and ‘certainty’) in any future advertising.

Interior design director charged with falsifying financial records

The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions is prosecuting the matter following a referral from ASIC.

ASIC bans two Tweed Heads-based financial advisers

Mr Furnell and Mr Summers have the right to appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for a review of ASIC’s decision.

ASIC cancels AFS licence of United Wealth Group

ASIC also found United Wealth Group failed to take reasonable steps to ensure its authorised representatives complied with financial services laws.

Former MFS CEO declared bankrupt

Justice Kylie Downes found the Court could make orders to declare Mr King bankrupt based on the unpaid pecuniary penalty

Malaysia’s securities regulator cuts minimum fundraising for SPAC IPOs, raises price

The SC will now also allow SPACs to issue securities to acquire a qualifying target firm instead of having to pay all cash like before.

The Monetary Authority takes disciplinary action against ePaylinks Technology

The Monetary Authority has reprimanded and ordered ePaylinks to pay a pecuniary penalty

New Inspection Regime in Hong Kong

In light of the growing community concern about whether personal information contained in public registers is properly protected, the Government believes it is appropriate to implement the new inspection regime under the Companies Ordinance in three phase

Ogier's "extremely responsive" and "meticulous" team praised in Chambers Asia Pacific

In Investment Funds, team head Nicholas Plowman is praised for his "depth of expertise", with clients saying they "attribute much value to his advice". Kate Hodson and head of ESG is "very strong and manages her team very well&

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