Asia
RHB AM unveils preIPO and special situation feeder
Malaysias RHB Asset Management has unveiled a feeder fund investing in private equity and special situations investments available in the local market and in Singapore.
Q2 new business dips for Singapore life cos
There was a 10% dip in new business premiums for Singapore’s life insurance companies during the second quarter, versus last year, although growth was sustained during the half.
Commission-free insurance will force change
The proposed commission-free life insurance direct sales channel in Singapore will prompt companies to re-evaluate their distribution channel strategies, says Fitch Ratings.
Indemnity commission ban heralded a game
The ban on the payment of indemnity commission on Investment Linked Assurance Schemes in Hong Kong has been described as a game-changer by leading advisers.
Indemnity commission to be banned in Hong Kong
The payment of indemnity commission, or clawback, by product providers selling Investment Linked Assurance Schemes in Hong Kong is to be banned from the beginning of next year.