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Temasek sets up PE investment platform to nurture Singapore IPOs
ICHAM becomes first Singapore fund manager to secure China offshore investment allocation
August Regulatory Round-up: SFC fines UBS over multiple reg breaches; HK and SG regulators promote use of AML regtech; China strikes balance between inclusive growth and foreign investment
Citi obtains approval for onshore fund custody business in China
Hong Kong and Thailand mutually recognise funds
May Regulatory Round-up: Next steps in HK, SG mandatory reference check schemes; Minimum global corporate tax could benefit “jurisdictions with substance” such as SG and HK; Banks welcome further clarity on Wealth Connect
BlackRock China WM joint venture obtains AM licence
April Regulatory Round-up: MAS fines J. Safra Sarasin for AML breaches; HKMA praises banks on AML info sharing; Absence of wealth tax in SG is key draw for U/HNWIs
MAS teams up with funds, AMs to further Lion City as regional hub
March Regulatory Round-up
Jan/Feb Regulatory Round-up: GBA Wealth Management Connect; warning against ramp-and-dump scams; 2021 priorities
Wealth and asset management industry welcomes HK budget initiatives, but wants progress on FO tax exemptions
Hong Kong, Thailand sign Mutual Recognition of Funds agreement
November Regulatory Round-up: Ant IPO suspension may signal private sector retreat; SFC reassures FIs on US sanctions vs. NSL; MAS 2021 enforcement focus may shift to PB
September Regulatory Round-up: FinCEN leak; MAS’s individual accountability regime; removal of private OFC fund restrictions
August Regulatory Round-up: China opens bond market to foreigners; HK launches Limited Partnership Fund regime; HK security law may clash with US sanctions
SFC removes all investment restrictions for private OFC funds
Citi obtains domestic fund custody licence in China
SFC, CSRC approve two ETFs cross-listings
June Regulatory Round-up: MAS quashes fund flow rumours; WM Connect launches; PBs in HK ramp up bespoke deal record-keeping
Fund managers seek regulatory clarity before committing to GBA growth strategies
May Regulatory Round-up: Regulators come to the defence of Hong Kong; HKMA reviews incentive structures; Increased demand for fully remote onboarding
MAS calls news of large fund flows from Hong Kong to Singapore “incorrect”
April Regulatory Round-up: PBs in spotlight as clients face losses; MAS aligns with Hong Kong on suitability; China loosens overseas JV ownership rules
March Regulatory Round-up: SFC postpones regulatory deadlines; Asian banks eager to close gap in AML compliance; Force majeure clause may affect PB trading contracts; Regulators scrutinise price transparency at PBs
SFC urges skillful management of fund liquidity in view of market volatility
SFC introduces Limited Partner Fund regime to woo offshore PE funds


Temasek sets up PE investment platform to nurture Singapore IPOs

ICHAM becomes first Singapore fund manager to secure China offshore investment allocation

August Regulatory Round-up: SFC fines UBS over multiple reg breaches; HK and SG regulators promote use of AML regtech; China strikes balance between inclusive growth and foreign investment

Citi obtains approval for onshore fund custody business in China

Hong Kong and Thailand mutually recognise funds

May Regulatory Round-up: Next steps in HK, SG mandatory reference check schemes; Minimum global corporate tax could benefit “jurisdictions with substance” such as SG and HK; Banks welcome further clarity on Wealth Connect

BlackRock China WM joint venture obtains AM licence

April Regulatory Round-up: MAS fines J. Safra Sarasin for AML breaches; HKMA praises banks on AML info sharing; Absence of wealth tax in SG is key draw for U/HNWIs

MAS teams up with funds, AMs to further Lion City as regional hub

March Regulatory Round-up

Jan/Feb Regulatory Round-up: GBA Wealth Management Connect; warning against ramp-and-dump scams; 2021 priorities

Wealth and asset management industry welcomes HK budget initiatives, but wants progress on FO tax exemptions

Hong Kong, Thailand sign Mutual Recognition of Funds agreement

November Regulatory Round-up: Ant IPO suspension may signal private sector retreat; SFC reassures FIs on US sanctions vs. NSL; MAS 2021 enforcement focus may shift to PB

September Regulatory Round-up: FinCEN leak; MAS’s individual accountability regime; removal of private OFC fund restrictions

August Regulatory Round-up: China opens bond market to foreigners; HK launches Limited Partnership Fund regime; HK security law may clash with US sanctions

SFC removes all investment restrictions for private OFC funds

Citi obtains domestic fund custody licence in China

SFC, CSRC approve two ETFs cross-listings

June Regulatory Round-up: MAS quashes fund flow rumours; WM Connect launches; PBs in HK ramp up bespoke deal record-keeping

Fund managers seek regulatory clarity before committing to GBA growth strategies

May Regulatory Round-up: Regulators come to the defence of Hong Kong; HKMA reviews incentive structures; Increased demand for fully remote onboarding

MAS calls news of large fund flows from Hong Kong to Singapore “incorrect”

April Regulatory Round-up: PBs in spotlight as clients face losses; MAS aligns with Hong Kong on suitability; China loosens overseas JV ownership rules

March Regulatory Round-up: SFC postpones regulatory deadlines; Asian banks eager to close gap in AML compliance; Force majeure clause may affect PB trading contracts; Regulators scrutinise price transparency at PBs

SFC urges skillful management of fund liquidity in view of market volatility
