Asia
quach named to succeed smith at fpi
Friends Provident International (FPI) has appointed Jonathan Quach to succeed Trevor Smith as sales director of its increasingly-important Hong Kong office.
fidelity to sell indian fund arm
L&T Finance Limited, a subsidiary of technology, engineering and construction group Larsen and Toubro, is set to acquire Fidelity Worldwide Investments Indian mutual fund business.
hong kong financial planner of the year
The Institute of Financial Planners in Hong Kong has today launched its annual financial planner awards with a rigorous looking application format aimed at recognizing financial planning practitioners and rising talents who excel in their professional knowledge in Hong Kong.
singapore regulator unveils review of industry
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has stunned the country’s advisory and insurance industries by announcing a major review that is seen as potentially changing the way financial advice is given to Singapore residents.
wealthy asians hungry for financial advice
Nine in ten affluent Asians expect their financial services provider to offer education on investments and wealth management, according to a major study conducted by Standard Chartered Bank and Scorpio Partnership, a global strategy research company.