Singapore
Singapore can still be a honeypot, says Globaleye’s Murphy
Despite an exodus of life companies and increasing oversight, Globaleye’s Byron Murphy says Singapore, in offering high-quality advice, remains a honeypot for IFAs.
Goldman Sachs AM enters Singapore retail funds market
Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) has announced plans to launch a range of 13 investment funds to retail investors in Singapore over the next two months after receiving permission from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Keppel Corp to consolidate asset management business
Singapore-based Keppel Corporation plans to consolidate its four asset management businesses under wholly-owned subsidiary Keppel Capital, in a move that could see the company venturing into regulated investment and asset management activities.
Tan out, Barrows heads Hong Kong after FPI restructure
Charles Barrows has been named the new managing director of Friends Provident International Hong Kong with immediate effect, following a restructure which saw the departure of former Asia chief James Tan.
Zurich exit from Singapore highlights industry change
The Zurich Insurance Group’s decision to pull out of the international life business in Singapore, where it had been a big part of the market for a long time, was the top story from Asia, among a series about industry restructurings which dominated coverage in 2015.