Hong Kong
SFC intermediary licence applications jump by 15%
The number of applications for intermediary licences in Hong Kong has risen by just over 15% in a year, the Securities and Futures Commission has said.
People Moves | 17 Aug 15
Manulife AM appoints product development boss for Asia wealth
Manulife Asset Management has hired Fidelity’s Asia head of retail for its wealth and asset management arm to boost its distribution platform in Asia.
Hong Kong fund sales slide by 50%
The Hong Kong fund industry saw net sales drop by almost a half in the first six months of 2015, new figures reveal.
Sun Life eyes Singapore and Thai markets
Canada-headquartered Sun Life Financial is looking to branch out into new markets, with Singapore and Thailand currently at the top of its expansion plans.
HK advisers to start mandatory client analysis from 2016
Hong Kong advisory firms selling insurance products will be unable to opt-out of a new guideline which requires advisers to conduct an analysis of customers’ financial needs, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority has said.