Generali: Life firms should be responsible for product understanding
Life companies in Singapore should be responsible for ensuring advisers have a clear understanding of products and how they meet customers’ needs, Generali International’s head of sales has said in response to a fresh review by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Investment | 16 Nov 15
Safety first for Miton’s Hamilton as ‘elevated risk’ takes hold
United Kingdom equities are in a period of ‘elevated risk’ which necessitates having a thorough ‘safety check’ built into investment processes, according to Miton UK Value Opportunities fund manager Georgina Hamilton.
AILO elects Bob Pain as chairman
The Association of International Life Offices (AILO) has elected Bob Pain as its new chairman after Nils Liljeberg chose to step down.
Investment | 16 Nov 15
Coutts overweight Europe, Japan
Market volatility is driving investor interest to the Eurozone and Japan, according to Aman Dhingra, executive director at Coutts in Singapore.
Macro Views | 13 Nov 15
Making hay from volatility
Four main themes have been driving the recent volatility in markets: China, commodities, the Federal Reserve and idiosyncratic risk.