Asia
China insurance watchdog denies Anbang asset sale pressure
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) has denied asking insurance giant Anbang to sell its overseas assets and bring the proceeds back to China.
Australian boutique eyes London expansion with fund launch
Australian investment manager Antipodes Partners has launched a global equity fund to the UK market ahead of plans to expand its London office later this year.
Singapore advice firm loses case against competition watchdog
Singapore’s Competition Appeal Board (CAB) has dismissed an appeal from IPP Financial Advisers to reduce the fine it was handed after being found guilty of colluding with other advice firms to force a competitor to withdraw a life product commission rebate offer.
Ex-FPI Singapore managing director Chris Gill joins SJP Asia
Former Friends Provident International Singapore managing director Chris Gill has joined St James’s Place Wealth Management Asia as development director to the international business.
Aussie and IoM schemes boost UK Rops list as transfers drop
HM Revenue & Customs’ list of recognised overseas pension schemes (Rops) has grown by 10% on the back of more schemes from Australia and the Isle of Man being added. This rise, however, follows official figures showing that the number of Qrops transfers hit its lowest level for six years last year.