Asia
New entrant Singapore Life receives licence to target HNWs
New insurer Singapore Life has become the first local insurer in nearly half a century to receive a licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to operate as a direct life insurer.
Deutsche Bank wealth arm eyes super-rich in Asia, Middle East
Deutsche Bank Wealth Management is hiring 100 client managers around the world in a bid to target the ultra-wealthy, particularly in Asia and the Middle East.
Hong Kong’s new Insurance Authority eyes mis-selling crackdown
Hong Kong’s new insurance regulator plans to work closely with its mainland China counterpart to protect consumers when it officially takes over from the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) on 26 June.
Capital Group launches US equity fund in Asia
US investment manager Capital Group makes a bet that the American economy will stay robust and launches a US equity growth strategy available for professional investors in Asia.
Best and worst funds in Asia
Allianz, Schroder, Blackrock, UBS and Castlestone have funds that are among the best and the worst performers on a three-year basis as of 31 May.