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bny mellon president reveals plans to target us
BNY Mellon, the US-based banking giant, is planning to target American expatriates in Hong Kong, its president has told the South China Morning Post, citing the difficulties these expats have in finding non-US banks willing to have them as clients.
new novel set in singapore offers peek into world
Today‚ as Singapore celebrates its 48th birthday as an independent country‚ Helen Burggraf reports on a new novel set there that may be Singapore’s answer to Bonfire of the Vanities and Noble House
hks new investor education centre publishes
An online guide to Investment-linked Assurance Schemes has been published by the Investor Education Centre, an educational entity created last year, as part of efforts to boost public understanding of investment matters.
devere to distribute ip global products
The deVere Group has partnered with Hong Kong headquartered real estate adviser IP Global to provide real estate and investment services to its international client base.
hong kong banks shun ilas as tighter rules
Banks in Hong Kong appear to be turning away from the sale of Investment Linked Assurance Schemes (ILAS), following the introduction of more onerous compliance rules and commission disclosure.