Sustainable investing on the rise with Asian HNWs
Standard Chartered survey finds 68% of investors want to help create a better future through ESG
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Non-UK portfolio service launched for resident non-doms
Automation cuts admin for clients and their tax advisers
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PEOPLE MOVES: StanChart, Columbia Threadneedle, Carrick Wealth
Standard Chartered names Singapore chief, Columbia Threadneedle veteran retires and Carrick Wealth promotes managing directors to head Africa business.
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StanChart Singapore hit with $5m fine for Guernsey transfers
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (Mas) has fined Standard Chartered S$6.4m (£3.5m, $4.9m €3.9m) for breaches to anti-money laundering and countering the financial of terrorism following the transfer of trusts from Guernsey.
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Ex-StanChart Private Bank head charged with bribery
A former private banking head at Standard Chartered Bank in China has been charged by Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) this week with accepting a bribe.
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PEOPLE MOVES: VAM, StanChart, Sanlam
Vam’s new group development director comes with strong Zurich credentials, while Standard Chartered has rejigged its management team after a member announced her retirement and Sanlam UK has added a portfolio manager to its London office.
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StanChart in $1.4bn suspect transfer probe
Standard Chartered is under investigation in Guernsey and Singapore over a $1.4bn (£1.07bn €1.2bn) transfer of funds.
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PEOPLE MOVES: Goldman, StanChart, Manulife
Goldman Sachs and Manulife have both made significant hires in Asia, while Standard Chartered has appointed a fresh private banking Emea head.
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PEOPLE MOVES: HMRC, Deloitte, StanChart
HMRC’s most senior tax professional is to retire, while Deloitte has poached a senior commissioner from the US Internal Revenue Service, and Standard Chartered Private Bank has hired two veteran private bankers in Asia.
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Malaysia joins fintech race
A fintech accelerator programme, Super Charger, has teamed up with Standard Chartered Bank and Allianz to help foster and develop Malaysia’s fintech market.
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Zurich sees Asia Pacific revival in Q2 life sales
Zurich Insurance Group reported a double-digit pick-up in growth of its life business across the Asia Pacific region during the second quarter, which helped to offset falling sales in parts of Europe, Middle East and Africa.
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Zurich signs 10-year UAE deal with Standard Chartered
Zurich Life International has signed an “exclusive” 10-year distribution agreement with Standard Chartered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).