Singapore
Generali: Life firms should be responsible for product understanding
Life companies in Singapore should be responsible for ensuring advisers have a clear understanding of products and how they meet customers’ needs, Generali International’s head of sales has said in response to a fresh review by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Singapore kick-starts cross-border initiatives with China
Singapore is set to kick off a number of initiatives which aim to bolster financial cooperation with China, including doubling the city state’s renminbi qualified foreign institutional investor (RQFII) quota.
Aviva launches two multi-strategy products
In Singapore, Aviva Investors has launched two sub-funds of its Luxembourg-domiciled multi-asset products.
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Manulife Singapore appoints bancassurance and legal chiefs
Global life insurer Manulife has strengthened its Singapore team with two hires to spearhead its bancassurance operations and its legal and compliance department.
Singapore reviews onus of IFA conduct over insurance sales
Singapore’s financial regulator is examining whether advisers or life companies are responsible for the training, competency and conduct of intermediaries selling insurance.