Singapore

Asia | 13 Feb 18

Singapore’s life insurance industry crossed a significant milestone in 2017 with new business premiums passing S$4bn (£2.2bn, $3bn, €2.5bn) for the year, the city state’s Life Insurance Association (LIA) announced.

Asia | 8 Jan 18

The city-state’s newest insurance company Singapore Life is to acquire the business portfolio of Zurich Life Insurance (Singapore).

Asia | 8 Dec 17

Singapore’s rich could face a tax on their privately-held wealth if the city-state’s finance minister follows through on an off-the-cuff remark he made on Thursday, but analysts are worried it could negatively impact Singapore’s reputation.

Asia | 10 Nov 17

Singapore’s life insurers have reported a strong 2017 sales with three-quarters of Singaporeans now covered.

Asia | 9 Nov 17

Global financial advisory group The Fry Group has launched a discretionary investment service in Singapore, giving clients the option to delegate some or all of their ongoing investment decisions to the firm.