Asia
Australian expats in the US could face taxes on super accounts
Australian expats living in the US may have to pay taxes on their superannuation pension accounts, following changes to the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) reporting requirements for such schemes.
Axa to merge its life and general insurance units in Singapore
Insurance giant Axa is set to merge its life and general insurance businesses in Singapore.
Thailand’s political impasse could impact portfolios
Thai equities have mostly recovered after plunging in the wake of the death of the King, but now the military-appointed government is attempting to navigate official approval of a new constitution and handle the first royal succession in seven decades.
More transparency ahead for high net worth clients
The Common Reporting System — a partnership among around 100 regulators worldwide – will make it more difficult for Asian high net worth individuals to keep undisclosed money offshore, said Richard Corrigan, interim director of financial services for the Jersey Government.
China: a challenging but compelling investment case
China’s consumption story is expanding quickly, creating some of the most appealing investment cases currently available to investors, particularly as markets are yet to fully price in the pace of urbanisation in the country, says UBP’s Peng Yao.