Singapore
mas opens rqfii licence for local fin institutions
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is to allow eligible financial institutions to apply for a licence permitting them to invest in China’s onshore securities market.
mas warns advisers as singapore looks to tighten
The Singapore government is to tighten controls aimed at combating money laundering and terrorist financing in some sectors‚ as the City regulator warns financial adviser controls “show weakness”.
chilling effect on cold calling seen
Financial advisers, brokers and others with products and services to sell in Singapore are altering their business models ahead of the launch of a “Do Not Call Registry” in the city-state.
sgx thomson reuters unveil sgd bond indices
The Singapore Exchange and Thomson Reuters have launched a suite of Singapore dollar bond indices.
pru enters sub saharan
Prudential has taken its first step into the African life insurance market, by acquiring Ghanaian insurer Express Life from Africa/Asia financial services specialist, Leapfrog.