Asia
asian investors most aggressive finds report
Asian investors are the most aggressive investors globally, according to a recent report, which also found them bullish on stock markets for the coming year.
mas starts second consultation on risk framework
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has begun a second consultation to the risk-based capital (RBC) framework for insurers, which it says is proposed to improve the comprehensiveness of the risk coverage and the risk sensitivity of the current framework.
standard life asia emerging mkt customer in 2013
Standard Life has registered a 22% on-year growth in its customer base in Asia and emerging markets during 2013, as more investors opted for long-term savings and investment solutions.
ex fpi knights to lead asia charge for ita
David Knights, former Friends Provident International general manager for Hong Kong, has joined Investors Trust Assurance as head of Asia distribution, to spearhead a move targeting Western expats in the region with a new personalised portfolio bond product.
hk government starts consultation for open
The Hong Kong government has begun a three-month consultation for introducing open-ended fund company structures (OFCs).