Asia
reduced cost platform launched for hk advisers
A new execution-only platform has been launched for financial advisers in Hong Kong.
offshore law firm appleby to open in shanghai
Appleby, which claims to be the worlds largest provider of offshore legal, fiduciary and administration services, has announced plans to open a representative office in Shanghai, its first in mainland China.
withers to open in singapore
Withers, the international law firm, is to open a second Asian office, citing what it says is an urgent demand from institutions and individuals alike for tax and trust advice in the region.
vistra sets up in hong kong
Vistra Fund Services has launched a Hong Kong operation to service its clients based in Asia.
hsbc plans china expansion
HSBC has announced plans to expand its operations in mainland China, either through significantly increasing its number of branches or by raising its stake in Bank of Communications.