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Taiwan’s tech disruption offers long-term opportunity, says Hermes
From semiconductor manufacturer TSMC to companies specialising in advanced driver assistance systems (Adas) in automobiles, Taiwan is home to a number of disruptive innovators that investors would be wise to take notice of, according to Hermes senior investment analyst Kunjal Gala.
Singapore signs fintech agreement with Switzerland
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (Mas) and the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (Finma) signed a cooperation agreement on Monday to foster greater cooperation on fintech.
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Hansard Int’l launches instant withdrawal tool for advisers
Hansard International has introduced an online tool that enables financial advisers to request instant withdrawals on behalf of their clients via its adviser-dedicated platform Hansard Online (HOL).
Plans for a Chinese ‘super regulator’ relaxed
Plans to amalgamate China’s three financial services watchdogs into a ‘super regulator’ have been cast into doubt with officials saying that the government may keep the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) as a standalone body.
Deutsche Bank rules out sale of asset management arm
Deutsche Bank chief executive John Cryan has “made it unambiguously clear” that Deutsche Asset Management is still a core part of the business and is not being sold.