Asia
Barings plans Hong Kong fund range for early 2015
Baring Asset Management is planning to launch a range of Hong Kong domiciled funds early next year, with a view to selling the range in China.
Malaysia to open asset management industry
Malaysia has announced a raft of measures to strengthen its capital markets, including steps to facilitate the entrance of foreign firms to the local asset management industry.
Fin holding cos under MAS purview
Singapores regulatory authorities are working on norms that would bring financial holding companies under its ambit as it seeks to enhance the regulatory framework for combating money laundering and terrorism financing.
Thai investors to complete mandatory suitability
Thailands capital market regulator is to make all investment companies ensure clients complete a suitability test before they are allowed to invest in any capital market products.
Dai ichi confirms Protective Life acquisition
Japans Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company has confirmed plans to acquire US-based Protective Life Corporation.