Regions
Singapore firms could face global regulator probes
International regulators will be allowed to investigate the Singapore-based subsidiaries of multi-national advisory firms under new guidelines set out by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Annuities set to weather UK pension reforms
Annuities are expected to see enduring demand in the UK despite the pension reforms in April, though most financial advisers forecast that drawdown products will become the more popular retirement option, according to new research from Canada Life.
Retirement | 8 Jun 15
SIPP provider burden eased in new rule change
The Financial Conduct Authority has succumbed to pressure from SIPP providers to make the calculation of capital easier and less costly when new rules comes into force in September next year.
Middle East | 8 Jun 15
Sovereign funds extend move into infrastructure
The sharp slide in oil prices and low yields on traditional investments has seen sovereign wealth funds keep increasing their exposure to alternative investments like infrastructure and take on a more direct asset management role, according to a new survey.
Islamic finance key to Asia and Middle East link, says MAS
Ties between the Middle East and Asia could improve by boosting the distribution of Islamic investments, according to the deputy director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).