Tag: Financial institutions
Simpson Thacher advises Japan’s JAC on USD1.4bn fund series
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advises Japan Activation Capital on a fund series, raising a total of JPY235 billion (USD1.4 billion)
Dentons unveils John Goulios as APAC region insurance leader
Dentons appoints John Goulios as its Asia-Pacific region insurance leader, as the firm looks to expand its offering in this practice area
Commerce & Finance adds capital markets partner in Hong Kong
Commerce & Finance Law Offices hires Zhong Xiaoming as a partner at its Hong Kong office
Baker McKenzie steers Vietnam’s largest securities firm loan
Baker McKenzie Vietnam advises on a USD488 million unsecured syndicated loan to Techcom Securities, making it the largest of its kind in the country
Partner compliance and trade secret protection in the AI era
This article focuses on two areas, third party governance and trade secret protection, setting out the key shifts and compliance priorities driven by AI
New rules on short swing trading strengthens compliance: lawyers
The China Securities Regulatory Commission issued the regulation on short swing trading on 6 March
Clearing the way
The Enterprise Bankruptcy Law revisions set to clear obstacles for allowing the reorganisation of struggling companies
Finsec Law opens Bengaluru office to tap financial growth
Finsec Law Advisors has opened a new office in Bengaluru, adding to its branch in Mumbai in a move to support the development of India’s financial markets
Stephenson Harwood recruits maritime partner in Hong Kong
Stephenson Harwood has hired Peter Lee as a partner in Hong Kong to strengthen its maritime and offshore practice across Greater China
RPC strengthens IP, technology in Singapore with new partner
RPC appointed partner Jeremiah Chew in Singapore to boost its IP, tech and competition practices in Asia
Bankruptcy, restructuring partner rejoins Zhong Lun in Beijing
Zhong Lun Law Firm hired Yang Li as a partner in Beijing to strengthen its bankruptcy and restructuring practice
When civil meets criminal: Resolving finance conflicts
The article explores how civil and criminal laws intersect in financial disputes, emphasizing asset recovery, liability, and litigation strategy
Hogan Lovells’ new Asia head sets key growth areas
Hogan Lovells named Owen Chan as Asia-Pacific regional managing partner and member of its International Management Committee
Han Kun Singapore brings in dispute resolution partner
Han Kun hired Jerald Foo as partner in Singapore to strengthen its cross-border dispute resolution work in Southeast Asia
RBI releases new rules on co-lending arrangements in India
RBI issues new co-lending rules effective January 2026 to streamline borrower protection and lender compliance
Rajah & Tann Singapore lifts banking, aviation practices
Rajah & Tann Singapore hires Michelle Zheng to boost banking and aviation practices
Atsumi & Sakai expands national reach with new Osaka office
Atsumi & Sakai launched A&S Osaka to offer corporate legal services in the Kansai region, focusing on M&A and business succession
Bird & Bird forms Singapore restructuring, insolvency group
Bird & Bird launches Singapore restructuring group led by Ashok Kumar and Darius Tay to boost regional legal services
A&O Shearman names new Bangkok office managing partner
Sarah Wilson named A&O Shearman's Bangkok managing partner
Panag & Babu’s new partners are among seven promotions
Panag & Babu Law Firm has promoted principal associates Vidhi Khanijow and JS Bhullar
Linklaters, CAM advises on Piramal Capital’s USD300m notes
Linklaters and CAM advised on Piramal Capital's debut USD300m senior sustainability notes due in 2028, marking its first overseas bond
Avikshit Moral shores up S&R’s real estate team in Mumbai
Avikshit Moral has moved to S&R Associates as a retained partner in the firm’s Mumbai office
Squire acquires energy and infrastructure expert
After being a partner at K&L Gates for almost a decade, Singapore-based energy and infrastructure expert Tan Lian Yok Tan has joined Squire Patton Boggs, also as a partner
Crypto assets brought under anti-money laundering law
The government will add virtual assets to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in a major step towards regulating the cryptocurrency market in India
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