Asia
MAS backs framework for resolving cross-border institutional issues
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has underlined the importance of establishing cross-border cooperation with authorities around the world to help resolve issues with financial institutions with a parent company based outside of the city state.
UOB Asset Management to roll out three RQFII funds
The Singapore-based firm said it will launch an RMB Onshore Money Market Fund, an RMB Onshore Bond Fund and an RMB Onshore Equity Fund in the coming months
UK service aims to match HNWIs and advisers in Singapore
A UK-based online service, which aims to help high net worth individuals find wealth management firms, has been launched in Singapore.
Complaints against SFC-licensed advisers double in a year
The number of complaints made against the conduct of intermediaries who are licensed by Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has more than doubled in a year, the latest figures reveal.
Hong Kong SFC fines Phillips Securities over fund mis-selling
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reprimanded and fined Phillip Securities (HK) Ltd $1 million for failings in selling a fund to four clients who lost their investment.