Hong Kong
Sun Life eyes Singapore and Thai markets
Canada-headquartered Sun Life Financial is looking to branch out into new markets, with Singapore and Thailand currently at the top of its expansion plans.
HK advisers to start mandatory client analysis from 2016
Hong Kong advisory firms selling insurance products will be unable to opt-out of a new guideline which requires advisers to conduct an analysis of customers’ financial needs, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority has said.
HSBC GAM moves to boost fund distribution in Asia
HSBC Global Asset Management has moved to boost its fund distribution and sales drive across Asia with the announcement of two new appointments.
Alternatives | 30 Jul 15
ESMA recommends six non-EU nations for AIFMD passport
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has recommended that six countries should be among the first wave of non-EU countries to get access to a Europe-wide passport under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD).
Nomura Int’l fined after breaching Hong Kong regulations
Nomura International in Hong Kong has been fined after it failed to disclose that a trader had caused a $3.3m trading loss by making false entries in its risk management systems.