Asia
Vontobel launches joint venture with Bank of Singapore
High net worth clients with the Bank of Singapore can now open an account with Zurich-headquartered with Vontobel following a joint venture between the two private banks.
Passive investments set to overtake actives by 2024, says Moody’s
Assets held in passive investments will represent more than 50% of the US market in four to seven years’ time, with the growth rate in Asia expected to increase, according to a Moody’s report.
Swiss regulator fines Coutts $6.6m for role in 1MDB scandal
Switzerland’s financial regulator has fined Coutts & Co, which counts the Queen among its clients, for violating money-laundering rules and illegally profiting from transactions associated with 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).
Singapore’s already delayed commission cap still not in place
Singapore’s 55% cap on commission payments “has still not been practically implemented” despite being due to come into force in January 2017, an industry source told International Adviser.
Old Mutual International appoints Singapore chief executive
Old Mutual International (OMI) has promoted Ian Kloss to chief executive of Singapore, replacing Steve Hickman who has decided to pursue opportunities outside the group.