ASEAN cross-border framework launched
The ASEAN collective investment scheme framework (CIS) has been launched, allowing investors in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand access to cross-border financial products.
Singapore
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Nikko creates global multi-asset team in Singapore
Nikko Asset Management has created a specialist portfolio management team in Singapore by integrating its global multi-asset capabilities and assets under management.
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singapore not gaining from illicit flow
Singapore has put in place measures to prevent fund flows linked to anti-money laundering and tax avoidance from jurisdictions such as Switzerland, Monetary Authority of Singapore managing director Ravi Menon has said in an interview.
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Morgan Stanley names Nolan as head of Asia
Morgan Stanley has appointed Michael Nolan to the newly created role of head of long-only Asia fixed income.
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Threadneedle adds further fund to DBS Bank
Threadneedle Investments has signed a distribution agreement with Singapores DBS Bank, giving DBS customers access to a further fund through the banks platform.
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RHB AM unveils preIPO and special situation feeder
Malaysias RHB Asset Management has unveiled a feeder fund investing in private equity and special situations investments available in the local market and in Singapore.
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Q2 new business dips for Singapore life cos
There was a 10% dip in new business premiums for Singapore’s life insurance companies during the second quarter, versus last year, although growth was sustained during the half.
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Commission-free insurance will force change
The proposed commission-free life insurance direct sales channel in Singapore will prompt companies to re-evaluate their distribution channel strategies, says Fitch Ratings.
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Commission-free insurance available
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has today announced the features of standardised life insurance products which will be possible to purchase directly from insurance companies by early next year.
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Specifics of Singapore insurance channel
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced that it will release details of its direct insurance product channel by the end of the month.
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Montello Real Estate Opportunity approved in Spore
UK-based real estate financier Montello has received the go-ahead from the Monetary Authority of Singapore to distribute its Real Estate Opportunity Fund in the country.
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250bn money laundering storm due at decades end
Developments in financial crime technology could uncover a £250bn "storm" of money laundering fines for "countless" banks around the world, says new research.