FSA presents photo highlights of the Investment Forum, which was held on 31 October at the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore.
Tag: Singapore
MAS slaps lifetime ban on ex-wealth manager in 1MDB action
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued prohibition orders against those involved in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) state fund breach, one of the world’s largest money laundering scandals in recent history.
Singapore’s iFast hits $5.26bn in AUA
iFast Group’s assets under administration (AUA) was up 19.3% year-on-year as of the end of September, hitting a record high of S$7.16 ($5.26bn), according to the firm’s third quarter results.
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Arch rivals HK and SG sign fintech agreement
After years of competing in the fintech space, Hong Kong and Singapore have finally signed a fintech cooperation agreement, according to separate statements from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
Singapore boutique tries direct approach
Singapore boutique fund manager Aggregate Asset Management competes against the large fund houses with a very low TER and direct-to-client distribution.
Lombard Odier pulls from UBP for family wealth role
Lombard Odier Wealth Management has hired Lee Wong from UBP to head family wealth services in Singapore.
Ex-Amundi chief joins Fullerton as new CEO
Temasek’s Fullerton Fund Management has named Jenny Sofian as its new CEO. She will assume her role on 1 November, according to a statement from the firm.
Eastspring creates alternatives team
Eastspring Investments has recruited two executives from infrastructure specialist Daestrum Capital to set up an alternatives team in Singapore.
UOB launches income fund in Malaysia
The mixed asset product is a feeder fund investing in the bank’s United Income Focus Trust.
