Singapore

People Moves | 7 Jul 14

Philip Story, former Zurich International Life head of business development in Singapore, has joined Investors Trust Assurance (ITA) as its first head of distribution for the Middle East, International Adviser has learned.

Asia | 4 Jul 14

Luxembourg has called for increased international finance cooperation with Singapore spanning cross-border financial services, wealth and asset management.

Products | 3 Jul 14

Nikko Asset Management is to launch Singapore’s first China Onshore Bond Fund in mid-July after it was granted a renminbi qualified foreign institutional investor (RQFII) license by the China Securities Regulatory Commission in May.

Investment | 27 Jun 14

David Bellingham has decided to step down as chief executive of Professional Investment Advisory Services, one of the largest financial advisory firms in Asia, and to relocate to the UK with his family.

Asia | 27 Jun 14

Aviva has hired Great Eastern Holdings group chief executive Chris Wei for the role of CEO global life insurance and Asia chairman.