Glencore – Xstrata is just the latest example of Mofcom's Anti-Monopoly Bureau delaying a merger approval review. But it’s crucial to consider its resources
Fraser & Neave’s take-private marked the first time Singapore’s securities regulator used an auction to break a stalemate in a contested takeover, and used an innovative break fee structure
Following 2012's insider trading scandals, market participants hope proposed insider trading regulations will bring domestic standards in line with international expectations
Cornerstone investors are essential to completing HK and Singapore IPOs. But they have yet to enter markets such as Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam
HK's LegCo is considering a bill that will ease tax burdens on shariah-compliant products. But the city is unlikely to raise its profile as an Islamic finance centre
With the implementation of Basel III set to significantly curtail banks' ability to lend, lawyers in Asia-Pacific have outlined the alternative funding sources they expect to emerge in the region this year
