Asia
Complexity of Asia hinders fund passport schemes
Varying tax and regulatory issues across the region could disrupt the Asia Region Funds Passport initiative, according to Mostapha Tahiri, chief executive and head of asset and fund services for Asia at BNP Paribas Securities Services.
BTG Pactual demands over $100m from Generali over BSI fines
Brazilian investment bank Banco BTG Pactual is looking to recover more than $100m (£65.5m, €84.6m) from Italian insurer Generali in fines levied by the Swiss and Singaporean authorities against BSI bank.
Singapore regulator orders BSI Bank shut down
In the “worst case of control lapses and gross misconduct seen in the Singapore financial sector” Switzerland-headquartered BSI Bank is to be shut down, with six former and current members of staff referred to the public prosecutor, the first such move by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) since 1984.
Nikko AM launches new Japan equity Ucits fund
Nikko Asset Management has launched a Luxembourg-domiciled Japan Focus Equity Ucits fund, with further Ucits funds planned for later this year.
Vanguard joins EM chorus, sees strength in bonds
The firm sees improvement in the risk-reward balance for sovereign and investment grade corporate bonds in emerging markets.