Asia
Henderson sees strong dividend growth in Korea
South Korea is one of the most attractive regions in Asia in terms of dividend growth potential, said Henderson Asian Dividend Income Fund co-manager Sat Duhra.
China imposes limits on P2P platforms amid fraud concerns
China has imposed new lending limits on the country’s increasingly popular peer-to-peer (P2P) platforms in a bid to curb risks following the collapse of the industry’s largest lender Ezubao last year.
Schroders rolls out China-focused multi-asset fund
Global asset manager Schroders said improving investor sentiment toward China and the demand for income has prompted it to launch a new China Asset Income Fund.
Allianz secures distribution rights with Malaysia’s Maybank
German insurer Allianz has signed a 10-year distribution deal with Malaysia’s Maybank to sell its life products from its retail branches in Indonesia.
Around 70% of Singaporeans are underinsured, says Prudential
Around seven in 10 Singaporeans have not increased their life insurance cover in line with their rising income levels, leaving them at risk of being under-insured in the event of a crises, insurer Prudential has warned.