Thailand
Sun Life eyes Singapore and Thai markets
Canada-headquartered Sun Life Financial is looking to branch out into new markets, with Singapore and Thailand currently at the top of its expansion plans.
Thailand opens to higher yielding products
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission said that it intends to permit the launch of offshore hedge funds and junk bond funds later this year.
LM action group secures representation to Australian Gov’t
Expat investors who lost a combined total of £500m after the collapse of LM Investment Management have persuaded the Australian ambassador to Thailand to represent their case to the Australian Government.
Thailand’s SEC files criminal complaint against adviser PPI
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission said it has filed a criminal complaint against Professional Portfolio International (PPI), a financial planning and wealth management firm with offices across Southeast Asia, and two of its employees for operating a securities business without a licence.
SEC revises fund rules to support derivatives
Thailands Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revised rules for a variety of funds to allow investment in derivatives and structured notes.