Asia
Interest turns to China’s new economy plays
As China’s economy slows, fund houses are betting on growth opportunities in the emerging consumption and services economy.
Ex-Convey insurance broker behind bars for commission scam
Two Hong Kong-based insurance brokers face jail sentences for conning Zurich International Life of ILAS commissions totalling HK $600,000.
Thailand tightens supervision of intermediaries
Thailand is to toughen up its supervision of financial intermediaries in a bid to prevent the exploitation of clients.
Danish and Dutch pensions top Mercer index
Only the Danish and Dutch pension systems achieved “A” grades, indicating first class and robust schemes that deliver good, sustainable benefits with a high level of integrity, according to global consulting firm Mercer.
Mauritius signs MoU with Dubai regulator
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius (FSC Mauritius) earlier this month entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on capacity building, as well as other collaborations.