Asia
withers to open in singapore
Withers, the international law firm, is to open a second Asian office, citing what it says is an urgent demand from institutions and individuals alike for tax and trust advice in the region.
vistra sets up in hong kong
Vistra Fund Services has launched a Hong Kong operation to service its clients based in Asia.
hsbc plans china expansion
HSBC has announced plans to expand its operations in mainland China, either through significantly increasing its number of branches or by raising its stake in Bank of Communications.
manulife insurance sales up 13 percent in asia
Manulife saw insurance sales jump 13% in Asia last year, fuelled by an expansion in its distribution and greater brand awareness.
bcg adds new bangkok based brokerage
Business Class Group (BCG), the owner of several Asia-based financial services companies, including Platinum Financial Services in Bangkok, has added another brokerage to its ranks.