Singapore
Investors can opt-in to Singapore safeguards under new rules
Wealthy Singapore investors will be able to choose their own level of regulatory protection when new rules come into force next year.
Mercer fined by MAS for unlicensed selling of life policies
The Singapore-based arm of Mercer has been fined by the Monetary Authority of Singapore for allowing unlicensed representatives to arrange contracts for life insurance policies.
MAS proposes tougher market enforcement regime
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has proposed new rules designed to toughen up its enforcement regime in order to deter market misconduct.
Lion Global and OCBC Bank unveil Asia private equity fund
Singapore-based fund house Lion Global Investors has worked alongside OCBC Bank to build a private equity fund which invests in small and medium-sized companies in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and China.
Swiss-Asia expands to target growth in financial entrepreneurs
Swiss-Asia Financial Services (Swiss-Asia), a Singapore-based independent asset management company, said it plans to expand its operations to meet the rising demand coming from entrepreneurial finance professionals.