Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Standard Chartered completes first USD Sofr trade loan in Hong Kong

New pricing benchmark adopted in transaction with Qatar National Bank

MAS' Financial Stability Review 2021

The analyses and results contained in the FSR aim to contribute to a greater understanding among market participants, analysts and the public on issues affecting Singapore's financial system.

HSBC: More Regulatory Clarity Needed for China Investments

Within the region, the bank is overweight Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand with a more constructive view on ASEAN equities.

Opening remarks at The People's Bank of China and Hong Kong Monetary Authority Joint Seminar

Hong Kong is the pre-eminent fund-raising venue for Mainland corporates, through equity IPOs, debt issuance, bank lending, and various forms of private investment.

What recent reforms mean for disaster insurance claims

‘We may do something similar next financial year in the general insurance space.’

Global law firm advised on the share acquisition of Kai Tak multi-residential development site

The transaction was led by global co-head of finance, funds and restructuring Jini Lee, corporate partners Chin Yeoh and Li Jiang

ASIC consults on relief for simple arrangements following a credit hardship notice

ASIC invites submissions on whether [CO 14/41] continues to form a useful part of the regulatory framework

China Evergrande Sets Up Risk Management Committee

A 30-day grace period for two dollar bond interest payments ended including a $41.9 million coupon for a 2022 note and a $40.6 million coupon for a 2023 note.

ASIC launches financial advice webpage

Today ASIC launches our new Financial Advice Hub.

APRA releases quarterly authorised deposit-taking institution statistics for September 2021

The Quarterly ADI Property Exposures publication contains data on commercial and residential property exposures, including detail on risk indicators, serviceability characteristics and non-performing loans.

«No Guarantee» Evergrande Will Complete Repayments

The People’s Bank of China also issued its own statements, blaming Evergrande’s problems on the developer’s «own mismanagement» and «breakneck expansion».

Three Key Changes to Note Under the New HKEX Listing Regime for Overseas Issuers

Company law and regulations in the Cayman Islands are also flexible and adaptable to the rules of stock exchanges all over the world, including accommodating the WVR structures and providing safeguards for shareholder rights.

SFC bans former BOS director for 10 years

The case was referred to the SFC by the HKMA.

ASIC consults on communicating audit review findings to directors

Submissions to CP 352 are invited by 11 February 2022.

Hall & Wilcox launches in Adelaide

The office has opened with a small team of insurance and commercial lawyers, led by Nick Ramsey.

ASIC releases guidance and examples on limited advice

The SOA example provided by ASIC is annotated to help advisers understand the relevant requirements under the Corporations Act 2001.

ASIC announces changes to members of the Markets Disciplinary Panel

The MDP is a peer-review panel that makes decisions about whether infringement notices should be given for alleged contraventions of the market integrity rules.

ASIC encourages home insurers to be consumer-centric in handling claims this summer

The ASIC review involved collecting and monitoring insurers’ claims handling data over a 15 month period across 12 insurers representing over 90% of the Australian home insurance market.

Australian bank pays out over charging dead people

It also estimated that at least 25,000 customers were charged more than $5m in fees that had not been disclosed adequately.

Citi, Commerzbank Named in Congo-China Corruption Scandal

The deal was meant to help rebuild critical infrastructure in the DRC, improving the lives of everyday citizens.

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