Asia
SFC licence jump linked to rise in private bankers in HK
Advisers suspect the influx of applications for intermediary licences in Hong Kong is due to an increase in private bankers and asset managers in the region.
MAS proposes tougher market enforcement regime
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has proposed new rules designed to toughen up its enforcement regime in order to deter market misconduct.
Lion Global and OCBC Bank unveil Asia private equity fund
Singapore-based fund house Lion Global Investors has worked alongside OCBC Bank to build a private equity fund which invests in small and medium-sized companies in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and China.
Industry to bounce back as HK settles to ILAS changes, says FPI
Demand for investment-linked assurance schemes in Hong Kong dived following January’s ban on indemnity commission, but FPI’s James Tan is confident the industry will move in a positive direction once all players are settled into the changes.
Stock pickers find China bargains in the mess
The ongoing volatility in Chinese shares, triggered by concern over the country’s growth prospects, has reduced valuations to a point that is creating opportunities for stock pickers, according to some fund managers.