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PwC China suspended for six months, handed Rmb441m fine over Evergrande auditing

The fines from the China Securities Regulatory Commission and Ministry of Finance relate to the auditing of a subsidiary of troubled property developer Evergrande which inflated its revenue by billions of dollars; PwC's global chair has described the work as "completely unacceptable".

September 13, 2024

Hong Kong’s licensing scheme for stablecoin issuers: what it means

FA spoke with industry players who explained how the city will roll the scheme out, and what still needs to happen.

August 06, 2024

Navigating digital asset custody in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s regulatory landscape for digital asset custody remains fragmented. While industry players welcome greater clarity, striking the balance with growth is crucial.

November 07, 2023

Strategy shift: PwC hones in on digital transformation and ESG initiatives to deliver sustainable returns

The firm has made new leadership appointments to help clients derive better value from their PE investments, in the context of unprecedented conditions for the asset class.

September 27, 2022

Hong Kong IPOs forecast to raise record amount in 2021, PwC says

Companies floating shares in city expected to raise between $54.2 billion and $59.3 billion this year, with biotech listings continuing to be active.

January 06, 2021

Compliance risk key as China's banks expand overseas

PwC advises strengthening culture and anti-money-laundering (AML) management as compliance risk rises in the wake of Chinese banks’ aggressive international expansion.

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HK IPO business seen slipping slightly in 2015

Over 100 companies will seek to float their shares in Hong Kong in 2015 and raise HK$200 billion ($25.8 billion) in the process, global consultancy firm PwC predicts.

January 05, 2015

Hong Kong banks face global tax woe

The OECD's incoming common reporting standards will redraw the tax regime in the city and increase the burden on banks at a sensitive time.

July 31, 2014

DBS bulks up in battle for Asia's billionaires

DBS Bank’s purchase of Société Générale’s Asian private bank underscores the importance of scale in the cut-throat world of banking the ultra rich.

March 17, 2014

Subdued prospects for miners

The pace of mining deals is set to moderate as risks rise, according to PwC.

March 28, 2013