Asia
Only half of Asians are on track for desired retirement goals
With Hong Kong and Singapore least happy with later life planning
Hansard growth led by UAE market
But Japanese licence and technological developments costs tempered performance
Indian life insurer to offer policies to mobile phone customers
Firm is looking to reach out to market which covers 90% of the population
Aussie advisers are feeling the heat
Numerous and swift regulatory changes have put the industry under massive pressure
Rival bidders circle Aviva’s Singapore and Vietnam units
Reports suggest around half a dozen firms are considering the $2.5bn deal