It will focus on hubs in Malaysia, Singapore and Australia alongside its head office in Hong Kong.
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Abrdn eyes wealth management partnership in China
Regulatory changes have made it a ‘much more interesting market for people that want to deploy resources’.
HSBC gains approval to buy China life joint venture
It helps the bank with its ‘strategic priority of being a leading wealth manager in Asia’.
HSBC buys Indian investment manager
The acquisition is part of its strategy to be a leading wealth manager in Asia.
Gam slapped with fine
Former star bond manager also hit with a penalty.
FWD to raise $1.4bn from private placements
Funds will help ‘provide additional capital to support’ its growth in the ‘attractive’ life industry
Standard Chartered sets up wealth academy
The programme will start in Hong Kong and Singapore.
Chinese rich flock to the UK
Britain is one of the “most secure jurisdictions in which to hold assets”.
Landmark sale means Allianz first to fully own China life firm
A rule change in early 2021 opened up the China market to foreign insurers.
Aegon subsidiary unveils life insurance plan
It is available in Bermuda and Hong Kong with Singapore roll out scheduled for future.