Asia
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.
Analysis: Sailing the macro winds in Japanese equities
Japanese equity fund net inflows by European investors have picked up recently, as the current macro environment looks conducive to Japanese equities. Asset managers are also jumping on board with the asset class, but why?
Aussie research firm unveils real estate-focused IFA platform
SQM Research has created an investment analysis platform for financial advisers that offers access to residential real estate data alongside a standard mutual funds research service.
China gov’t tells Anbang Insurance to sell overseas assets
Chinese authorities have reportedly asked Anbang Insurance Group to sell its overseas assets, which include life insurers in the Netherlands, South Korea, and the United States, as the country’s insurance regulator prepares to ramp up its supervision of the sector.
India’s Reliance Nippon Life eyes M&A for distribution push
Indian life company Reliance Nippon Life Insurance is looking to expand its distribution network through a series of takeovers of bank-owned life insurers, a top company official told analysts.