Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Conyers Shortlisted for ALB China Law Awards 2021

In addition, nine significant matters led by our Hong Kong-based lawyers were also shortlisted as Deals of the Year.

Mitigating FX Settlement Risk in Japan’s Pensions Industry

As of 2018, foreign investments accounted for roughly a third of global pension funds’ total assets under management and 34% of total pension investments (compared to 31% in 2014).

Appleby Asia Group Head Judy Lee is recognised in the IFLR1000 Women Leaders List 2020

Judy continues to be the only offshore lawyer in the Asia-Pacific region to be included.

Maples Group Launches Irish Asset Finance Offering in Singapore

The new offering is a part of a long-term strategy to expand the Maples Group's market-leading Irish Asset Finance practice and follows Kinsley's secondment to the Group's Irish office where he worked alongside the Irish aviation team.

KPMG recommends super changes

KPMG national sector lead for asset and wealth management Linda Elkins said the exclusion of SG from Paid Parental Leave exacerbates the gap between men and women, as women are often using the leave.

Commencing Divorce Proceedings - Service on Spouses Overseas

In the Philippines, we can only effect such service on nationals of the originating state.

Ex-Prudential agency manager breached agreement in soliciting mass defection to Aviva, says High Court

The assessment of losses would be calculated by UK consultancy Berkeley Research Group's chairman Richard Boulton, the judge added.

Bank of Japan board agreed to focus on keeping yields low: March meeting minutes

The BOJ kept monetary policy steady at the March meeting and unveiled steps to make its tools sustainable enough to weather a prolonged battle to achieve its elusive 2 per cent inflation target.

Singapore regulator issues 86 new asset manager licences in January-September 2020

The central bank did not immediately provide Asia Asset Management with the number of new licences issued in all of 2020.

ASIC bans former Sydney adviser for eight years

Ms Lee has appealed to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for a review of ASIC’s decision.

ASIC quarterly update January to March 2021

The report also covers ASIC’s use of new regulatory tools such as the product intervention power, and our preparation for new tools introduced by recent law reforms.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises ISPT on Australia’s largest sustainability linked loan

The Herbert Smith Freehills team was led by Partner Andrew Booth, Executive Counsel Amy Repse and Solicitor Andrew Julian.

HKMA announces guideline on the Green and Sustainable Finance Grant Scheme (GSF Grant Scheme)

The GSF Grant Scheme will provide subsidy for eligible bond issuers and loan borrowers to cover their expenses on bond issuance and external review services.

Firms offering debt management services require credit licence to operate

From 1 July 2021, subject to transitional arrangements, providers of debt management services must hold a credit licence with an authorisation that covers debt management services.

ASIC commences civil proceedings against Westpac for insider trading

ASIC is committed to improving market practices in the institutional and Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities markets.

Westpac acknowledges ASIC proceedings

The allegations relate to interest rate hedging activity

Clifford Chance advises Partners Group on joint launch of Philippines telecommunications platform

Partner Tom Lin and senior associate Ivan Chan (Singapore) led the transaction, supported by partner Richard Blewett (Brussels), senior associate I-Ming Tan (Hong Kong) and associate David Ho (Singapore).

Further dishonesty charges laid against WA financial adviser

The matter is being prosecuted by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions following an investigation and brief from ASIC and has been adjourned to 18 June 2021 for further mention.

MAS commits $42m to spur adoption of technology solutions for risk management and regulatory compliance

MAS will commit $42 million for the RegTech grant scheme and enhanced DAG scheme.

Employment Reorganisation Roadmap

Developed by Allen & Overy’s market-leading Global Employment Team, the 'Employment Reorganisation Roadmap' is an easy to use resource providing guidance on the key legal, procedural, timing and cost implications of employment reorgani

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