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Tax & Regulation | 11 May 12
commission ban in singapore not a given says
The pending review of Singapores financial services industry may not lead to a ban on commission payments to financial advisers, according to a senior figure leading the review.
Tax & Regulation | 10 May 12
singapore authority relaxes rules on sale
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has reduced the number of investment funds which are subject to new investor protection rules which came into force at the beginning of this year.
Profiles & Comment | 2 May 12
regulation takes root
Helen Burggraf explores how the financial crisis has encouraged regulators around the world to re-examine consumer protection and how advisers are increasingly feeling the pressure.
Profiles & Comment | 1 May 12
singapores fair highlights globalisation
David Bellingham, chief executive, director and responsible officer of Singapore advisory firm Professional Investment Advisory Services, is currently writing a PhD thesis on globalisation. Here, he shares his thoughts on Singapores pending review of its financial services industry
convoys 21m acquisition of ipp falls through
A deal that would have seen one of Asias largest advisory companies, Hong Kong-based Convoy Financial Services, become even larger, has fallen through, after it failed to be completed in the time frame stipulated in the sale agreement.