Asia
Wealth management organisation to open Hong Kong branch
The Hong Kong chapter of the Association of Independent Asset Managers (AIAM) is expected to launch in the coming months, aiming to give independent wealth management firms a unified voice.
Asian fund passport targeted for 2016 launch
Six major countries in the Asia Pacific region expect to launch a funds passport in 2016 which will make it easier for financial services professionals to market investment products, such as mutual funds, to retail customers in each other’s economies.
Withers launches Japanese tax practice
International law firm Withers has launched a Japanese tax practice in Tokyo as it looks to continue its growth in Asia.
Singapore firms could face global regulator probes
International regulators will be allowed to investigate the Singapore-based subsidiaries of multi-national advisory firms under new guidelines set out by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Islamic finance key to Asia and Middle East link, says MAS
Ties between the Middle East and Asia could improve by boosting the distribution of Islamic investments, according to the deputy director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).