Regions
Hermes’s Harriet Steel on five-year plans and Asian growth
Hermes Investment Management’s global head of business development joined the company in 2011 and immediately set about transforming how the business was perceived, rejuvenating its fortunes in the process.
Zurich sells general insurance operations in Taiwan
Zurich Insurance Group has sold its general insurance operations in Taiwan as part of its efforts to reshape its global organisation and stem a decline in profitability.
Unregulated New Earth funds facing liquidation
Joint liquidators have been appointed to the New Earth Group of Funds following an application by the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority (IOMFSA). The application was made with the knowledge and consent of the funds’ directors.
EU watchdog defends widely criticised cross-border pension
The introduction of a Europe-wide single pension product will be good for providers and savers, an EU regulator has said.
Singapore and Australia ink cross-border fintech pact
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission have signed an agreement to facilitate the development of cross-border financial technology (fintech) businesses.