Asia
HK investors to increase Asian allocation
Hong Kong investors are planning to increase their investments into Asia over the next six months as Chinas perceived investment potential soars amid concerns of economic slowdown and reform.
Skandia targets Asian HNWs with JLT partnership
Skandia International is targeting high net worth Asian investors in a two-pronged strategy which sees it partner with Jardine Lloyd Thompson Asia and launch a variable universal life product.
Singapore to regulate non conventional
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has announced a set of measures to offer enhanced protection to investors, which includes bringing some non-conventional investment products under its regulatory purview.
Mekong countries agree on capital market
Thailand and other Mekong region countries have agreed a deal which will pave the way for increased capital market cooperation, with a view to boosting economic growth across the region.
Majority of HNWIs rate social impact
More than 60% of global high net worth individuals (HNWIs) see driving social impact with their investments as extremely or very important, with Asian HNWIs valuing it higher than any other region in the world.