Singapore

Best Practice | 28 Jul 16

Recruiting more diverse IFAs is key to tapping new markets and growing business, but attracting fresh blood into the industry remains a challenge, industry experts have said.

Best Practice | 26 Jul 16

Lapses in anti-money laundering and other scandals have “made a dent” in Singapore’s reputation as a “clear and trusted financial centre”, said Ravi Menon, managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (Mas).

Asia | 25 Jul 16

The UK-headquartered insurer has set up a financial advisory firm in Singapore called Aviva Financial Advisers, offering advice on a full range of life, health, general insurance, and investment products.

Asia | 22 Jul 16

Chief executive of Axa Life Insurance Singapore, Glenn Williams, has stepped down after 15 years with the Axa group following a restructure of the business.

Asia | 21 Jul 16

Singapore has announced plans to take action against four major banks, including a Swiss private bank, over their involvement with the scandal-ridden Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).