Singapore
Sing life insurers 2013 report
Singapores life insurance industry saw a 28% growth in its new business premium for the year 2013, according to the citys insurance industry association, which said sales had been particularly strong in annual premium products.
unusual trading prompts review of singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Singapore Exchange have drawn up plans to strengthen the securities market after shares in three companies unexpectedly plummeted on the same day last year.
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.