Asia
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.
Hong Kong starts legislative debate for new
Lawmakers in Hong Kong have started to debate details of a bill which is expected to establish an Insurance Authority next year as part of a major reform of the insurance industry.
Dai-ichi Life Insurance considers purchase of US
Tokyo based insurer Dai-ichi Life is reportedly making plans to acquire Protective Life, a midtier US insurance company.
Friends Provident mulls retirement products
Friends Provident International has said it is considering launching a retirement product for its Hong Kong and Singapore client base, in line with its strategy of focussing on local expatriate markets.