Asia
Could ‘mystery shopping’ solve the advice sector’s problems?
Bad players could be identified before things get out of hand
Generali to buy Axa Malaysia businesses
It will acquire stakes in two insurance joint ventures for around $166m
Schroders unveils multi-themed fund in Hong Kong
Mixed asset product focuses on three structural trends
Over 80% of advice firms globally lack a ‘defined M&A strategy’
But nearly half want to execute a merger or acquisition over the next 24 months
Standard Chartered wants to grow Asia wealth business
‘Emerging affluent’ market represents a ‘sweet space’ for the bank