Asia
JP Morgan to roll out more funds in China
JP Morgan Asset Management plans to launch more funds for China distribution through the mutual recognition of funds scheme, even though overall MRF sales have been slowing, said Henry Tong, head of China retail business.
US justice department probes Jho Low role in 1MDB scandal
US authorities are planning to file criminal charges against Malaysian financier Jho Low in connection with the stricken sovereign wealth fund 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), the Wall Street Journal reported.
Hong Kong regulator freezes accounts in US Ponzi scheme
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has obtained an interim court order to freeze bank accounts connected with a suspected $15m (£12.1m, €13.9m) US Ponzi scheme that invested in Brazilian and African gold mines.
Hong Kong Life Insurance sold in $914m deal
Hong Kong Life Insurance has been sold to local investment firm First Origin International for HK$7.1bn (£738m, $914m, €850m) in the latest insurance M&A deal in the special administrative region.
Indonesia hauls in a surprise $330bn from tax amnesty
Indonesia has raised more than $330bn (£265bn, €381bn) from at least 745,000 taxpayers as its tax amnesty approaches next week’s closing date of 31 March.