Asia
mas mystery shoppers unimpressed with singapore
An undercover investigation into the standard of advice on offer among Singapores banks and insurers has found significant room for improvement, the Monetary Authority of Singapore said today.
boston direct partners in new asia platform
Two of the original founders and owners of Boston Direct Management, the Singapore-based platform provider, have resigned from the company to form a new venture, known as Capital Platforms.
oz regulator to consult industry on exam
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) is to consult the financial advice industry on its plans to introduce a new, national exam for advisers, as part of the countrys ongoing effort to boost advice standards.
prudential gets go ahead to enter cambodia
Prudential, the UK-based, international insurance giant, has been given the go-ahead in principle from Cambodias Ministry of Economy and Finance to establish a wholly foreign-owned life insurance operation in the country.
mas sets up rep office in beijing
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Peoples Bank of China (PBC) have signed an agreement on the establishment of a representative office by MAS in Beijing.