Asia
hurdles for funds to tap asia pacific growth
Though expansion into Asia-Pacific market is a top priority for asset managers, they face significant challenges in capitalising on the opportunities in this region.
manulife launches new high end medical scheme
Manulife, the Toronto-based global insurer with a major presence in Asia, has unveiled what it calls a "high end medical protection" range to provide basic hospitalisation benefits to a maximum annual coverage of as much as HK$22m (£1.8m, $2.8m).
falcon private bank employee in hong kong
The Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission has banned a former employee of Zurich-based Falcon Private Bank’s Hong Kong branch “for life” for illegal practices that led him to be sentenced by a Hong Kong court earlier this year to 23 months in prison.
threadneedle enters malaysia with Islamic funds
Eyeing the growing opportunities in the Islamic investment space, Threadneedle Investments today announced its foray in the Malaysian market with plans to offer Shariah-compliant products.
hong kong seeks agreement with us
The Securities and Futures Commission has confirmed Hong Kong is one of 80 countries globally currently in negotiations with the US over its controversial FATCA law.