Standard Chartered
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HMRC’s most senior tax professional is to retire, while Deloitte has poached a senior commissioner from the US Internal Revenue Service, and Standard Chartered Private Bank has hired two veteran private bankers in Asia.
Malaysia joins fintech race
A fintech accelerator programme, Super Charger, has teamed up with Standard Chartered Bank and Allianz to help foster and develop Malaysia’s fintech market.
Zurich sees Asia Pacific revival in Q2 life sales
Zurich Insurance Group reported a double-digit pick-up in growth of its life business across the Asia Pacific region during the second quarter, which helped to offset falling sales in parts of Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Zurich signs 10-year UAE deal with Standard Chartered
Zurich Life International has signed an “exclusive” 10-year distribution agreement with Standard Chartered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Ex-FCA chief McDermott to join Standard Chartered
The former head of the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Tracey McDermott is to join Standard Chartered in the latest high-profile hire for the bank.