Singapore
Convicted ex-BSI banker to be sentenced ‘beyond the norm’
Former BSI banker Yeo Jaiwei has been found guilty of four charges of witness tampering by a Singapore court as part of the investigations into the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) money laundering scandal.
Two-week jail term and $7k fine for ex-BSI banker in 1MDB case
Former BSI Singapore director Yvonne Seah has been sentenced to two weeks in prison and fined S$10,000 (£5,553, $6,943, €6,632) as part of the investigation into 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).
Wealthy Singaporeans favour cash compared to HK counterparts
High net-worth individuals (HNW) in Singapore hold greater amounts of cash and deposits compared to their Hong Kong counterparts, according to Ivan Han, a Singapore-based senior analyst at Cerulli Associates.
Asia’s wealth managers turn to local markets for new hires
Wealth management firms in Asia are ramping up domestic recruitment due to rising demand by Asian clients for advice from managers with local knowledge, language skills and cultural understanding.
Former French budget minister jailed for tax evasion
Jerome Cahuzac, a cosmetic surgeon and former French budget minister tasked with cracking down on tax evasion, has been jailed for three years after he was found guilty of tax fraud and money laundering.