Middle East should learn from Hong Kong’s evolution
Pressuring firms to appoint new leadership could also drive change
Hong Kong
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‘Complex product’ regulations could limit HK distribution
Some distributors in Hong Kong may avoid ‘complex products’ because of the added risk of being non-compliant
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Chubb Life launches critical illness policy in Hong Kong
Cover offers premium waiver benefit for major illness of policyholder’s spouse or child
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Asian asset manager launches first mutual fund
GaoTeng Global fund will invest at least 70% of portfolio in debt securities in Asia-Pacific region
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Hong Kong to set new broker caps on the number of insurers
Aim is to limit the number of insurers that can be represented by a licenced agent or agency
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Goldman Sachs AM to open seven Hong Kong funds
Firm enters HK retail market with fundamental, quantitative equities and fixed income offerings
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Hong Kong and UK regulations clash
Some retail funds in Hong Kong do not meet UK requirements for local distribution under new agreement
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Adviser fines under regulatory microscope in Hong Kong
Insurance Authority eyes maximum HK$10m penalty for licensed insurance intermediaries
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Merian targets Asia growth with Ping An partnership
Merian Global Investors and Ping An will explore distribution, marketing and advisory opportunities
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UK and Hong Kong regulators open up retail fund sales
Investors in both markets will have greater choice
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Hedge fund manager enters Hong Kong retail market
Regulator has given the green light for Foundation AM to roll out an equity fund
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Major changes outlined for Hong Kong intermediaries
New fit and proper, continuing professional development and education standards proposed