Singapore
Netherlands and UK are biggest channels for tax haven inflows
The Netherlands and the UK facilitate global tax avoidance by acting as conduits for 37% of corporate money heading to tax havens, research by academics at the University of Amsterdam shows.
Singapore advice firm loses case against competition watchdog
Singapore’s Competition Appeal Board (CAB) has dismissed an appeal from IPP Financial Advisers to reduce the fine it was handed after being found guilty of colluding with other advice firms to force a competitor to withdraw a life product commission rebate offer.
Ex-FPI Singapore managing director Chris Gill joins SJP Asia
Former Friends Provident International Singapore managing director Chris Gill has joined St James’s Place Wealth Management Asia as development director to the international business.
Hong Kong’s Mason plans acquisitions for wealth unit launch
Hong Kong financial company Mason Group Holdings has announced plans to build an offshore wealth management business with at least $3bn (£2.3bn, €2.5bn) in assets from the ground up through a series of acquisitions.
China’s Lufax launches offshore retail platform in Singapore
Lu International, a subsidiary of Shanghai-based wealth manager Lufax Holdings, is launching its first direct-to-consumer online investment platform for Chinese overseas retail clients.