As Manulife unveils savings product in the Special Administrative Region.
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Robbie is a reporter for International Adviser, covering global news stories about the financial services industry. He joined Last Word Media in October 2018 after nearly two years working at a group of private banking publications, firstly as a reporter then as assistant editor. Robbie can be contacted via email at robbie.lawther@lastwordmedia.com and on Twitter @RLawther94
Standard Chartered opens centre in Greater Bay Area
The bank hopes to have over 1,600 employees working in the office by 2023.
Aussie wealth managers merge
The two businesses will continue to operate as standalone entities.
Hong Kong regulator bans ex-BNP Paribas WM employee
After he ‘operated a client account discretionarily without obtaining written authorisation’.
MGIM unveils sustainable fund for expats
The product is available to investors worldwide except in the US.
Indian financial group to demerge wealth management arm
The wealth manager plans to grow its client base by 30-40% every year.
Trio banned by Hong Kong regulator
After they used false certificates to prove they had minimum requirements to apply to be insurance agents.
Singapore advice firms merge
The deal is intended to create economies of scale.
Singapore to increase taxes on wealthy residents
Country plans to raise levies on income, property and cars.
Generali to become majority shareholder in Indian life JV
Deal is a ‘further step ahead in our growth journey in this high potential market’.