Asia
Andy Robinson leaves Zurich in Hong Kong
Zurich Life Insurance in Hong Kong has announced the departure of Andy Robinson, chief propositions officer, after 15 years of service in senior positions with the company.
RMB inclusion gets support from IMF head, US
China’s bid to have the renminbi included in the IMF’s Special Drawing Rights basket now has support from the head of the IMF and the US Treasury Secretary.
Taiwan is ‘most attractive’ life insurance market in Asia
Taiwan has topped the list for having the most attractive life insurance market in Asia, a research house has said.
Thailand plans revising investor eligibility for mutual funds
Thailand has proposed revising the rules to ensure only accredited investors – such as high net worth individuals – with matching risk profiles are eligible to invest in high risk mutual funds.
Singapore kick-starts cross-border initiatives with China
Singapore is set to kick off a number of initiatives which aim to bolster financial cooperation with China, including doubling the city state’s renminbi qualified foreign institutional investor (RQFII) quota.