Australian regulators in gifts and hospitality scandal
Asic received presents from companies that, at the time, were subject to investigations
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Singapore’s MAS extends ban on former Goldman Sachs director
This comes after an admission to criminal charges brought against the former employee by US authorities
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Singapore to simplify cross-border arrangements
Foreign corporations would only have to notify the MAS instead of seeking approval
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Natixis affiliate to open Singapore office
Firm has applied for fund management licence with the Monetary Authority of Singapore
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Singapore’s asset management industry hits $2.39trn
Broad-based growth across traditional mutual funds and alternative products.
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Singapore financial firms on alert after hack
Financial institutions across Singapore have been warned to tighten their customer verification processes after the personal details of 1.5 million people were stolen in a cyberattack.
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Three ways Singapore advisers need to build trust
Singapore’s regulator has called on advisers to build trust by empowering clients, raising conduct standards and enhancing oversight.
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UK regulator threatens drawdown fee caps
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned the pensions industry to clarify its charges or face caps, as part of a bid to drive up engagement and reduce costs for retirees in drawdown.
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Dimensional in aggressive Asia fund push
US-based Dimensional Fund Advisors is awaiting regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for nine funds to be sold in the Lion City, according to records from the regulator.
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Six Singapore advisers banned for mis-selling
Former Prudential, AIA and Citibank employees have been prohibited from providing financial advice services in Singapore, after they were found to have mis-sold investment products.
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Ex-Credit Suisse banker banned for hiding beneficial owners
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (Mas) has banned a former Credit Suisse banker for deliberately concealing the identity of the true beneficial owners of three bank accounts.
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PEOPLE MOVES: Tilney, Aviva, Brewin Dolphin
Tilney appoints a former Schroders chief financial officer to its board of directors, Aviva hires a head of global financial institutions and Brewin Dolphin makes several key changes to its Cardiff team.