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Sanlam increases stakes in two Indian insurance companies
South African financial services group, Sanlam has acquired bigger stakes in two Indian insurance companies, following recent regulatory changes that allow up to 49% foreign shareholding in insurance companies in the country.
Aberdeen picks Abu Dhabi for first Middle East office
Aberdeen has become the first international asset manager to open an office in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the new international financial centre in the capital of the UAE, after being granted a license by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FRSA).
Cost of life policies in Taiwan expected to spiral by 20%
The cost of life insurance policies is expected to rise by as much as 20% next year as the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) tightens reserve requirements.
Macro Views | news 15 Nov 16
Trump election – a spanner in the works for emerging markets
Emerging market equities and debt have been the most popular asset classes with European investors this year. But now Donald Trump’s election threatens to spoil the party.
What China’s debt pile and ’80s England have in common
There are a number of parallels to be drawn between the current debt overhang in China and 1980s Britain, particularly in the northeast, says Matthews Asia chief investment officer, Robert Horrocks.