Asia
‘Historic day’ as Aussie advice bodies agree merger
Deal comes at a ‘critical time’ for the financial planning industry
PE firm snaps up global advice group for $7bn
Deal will see the wealth business become a privately owned company
PEOPLE MOVES: Octopus Investments, Progeny, Sigma Private Office
Investment firm makes CEO change, as financial planning group names head of academy
AIA creates wealth operation in Philippines
It has partnered with several asset managers to provide investment products in the region
PEOPLE MOVES: EFG, Omnis Investments, First Abu Dhabi Bank
Banking group bolsters Hong Kong operation, as investment firm hires chief executive

