Regions
Singapore regulator orders BSI Bank shut down
In the “worst case of control lapses and gross misconduct seen in the Singapore financial sector” Switzerland-headquartered BSI Bank is to be shut down, with six former and current members of staff referred to the public prosecutor, the first such move by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) since 1984.
Old Mutual EM unit moves into West Africa with ETI deal
Old Mutual Emerging Markets (Omem) has teamed up with pan-African banking group Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) as part of a move to expand its operations into French-speaking nations such as Senegal and the Ivory Coast.
Nikko AM launches new Japan equity Ucits fund
Nikko Asset Management has launched a Luxembourg-domiciled Japan Focus Equity Ucits fund, with further Ucits funds planned for later this year.
L&G buys £3bn UK annuity book from Aegon
Insurance giant Legal & General (L&G) has bought a £3bn ($4.3bn, €3.9bn) UK annuity portfolio from Dutch-headquartered life group Aegon.
Legg Mason taps global infrastructure income with new fund
Baltimore-headquartered asset manager Legg Mason is to launch an income-oriented global infrastructure fund. Managed by the group’s Australia-based subsidiary Rare Infrastructure, the fund will be made available to investors in the UK onshore fund range.