Asia
Morgan Stanley names Nolan as head of Asia
Morgan Stanley has appointed Michael Nolan to the newly created role of head of long-only Asia fixed income.
Threadneedle adds further fund to DBS Bank
Threadneedle Investments has signed a distribution agreement with Singapores DBS Bank, giving DBS customers access to a further fund through the banks platform.
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.