Asia
asifma forms asset management group
The Asia Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (ASIFMA) has launched an asset management group to advocate the views and interests of Asian asset managers at local, regional and global levels.
singapores life industry posts
Singapore’s life insurance industry saw total weighted new business premiums last year jump by more than a quarter, or 28%, over 2012’s total, which itself was a record.
asean collective schemes to be sold to thai
The Thai regulator has paved the way for cross-border ASEAN collective investment schemes to be sold to retail investors later this year, with the publication of a set of draft regulations.
bonds remain out of favour with hk fund managers
The majority of asset managers in Hong Kong are optimistic about the outlook for equity markets and many continue to hold a negative view of bonds, according to a recent survey.
sec thailand on comm bank role in fin planning
The capital market regulator of Thailand has emphasised on commercial banks the role they can play in financial planning by increasing the competency standards of its investment consultants so that they can help in promoting asset allocation awareness among investors.