Singapore
Sweet spot growth sees Asian profits boom
Prudential has seen its Asian profits grow by 18% so far this year following particularly strong performances in its sweet spot jurisdictions of Hong Kong and Singapore.
Asia retail investors shirk financial advice
The majority of retail investors in Asia are self-directed and do not rely on financial advisers when making investment decisions, says research by Cerulli Associates.
HK and Singapore boost Asia sales at Aegon
Aegons new life sales in Asia almost doubled to 27m in Q3 2014, despite the company recording quarter by quarter drops in many of its other life divisions.
Inflated ASEAN expectations
Rich valuations and high investor expectations in ASEAN markets, combined with expected slowing growth, have created room for disappointment, says Morgan Stanley.
First State absolute return strategy
First State Investments is planning to launch an absolute return strategy in Asia during the first half of next year.