Two appointments are aimed at strengthening ETF research and product capabilities in Asia-Pacific.
Tag: Singapore
OCBC to buy Asia WM business of Barclays
After much speculation, the acquisition has been announced and it will be done via OCBC’s wholly-owned private banking unit Bank of Singapore.
Singapore to set up fintech office
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is in a push to develop a financial technology industry, following Hong Kong’s move last month.
FSA Income Forum Singapore 2016
A look at the Fund Selector Asia Income Forum, held in Singapore on 1 March at the Raffles Hotel.
US tax authorities demand Singapore bank records
The IRS wants Singapore to waive its bank secrecy laws and push UBS into releasing financial information of a US citizen.
Wealth management fees hit 5-year high in Singapore
Wealth management fees more than doubled between 2010 and 2015 at Singapore’s three banks, as Asia Pacific surpassed North America as home to the largest number of high net worth individuals.
Templeton liquid alts targets Singapore retail base
Regulators have permitted the firm’s liquid alternatives fund to cut the minimum investment to less than S$1000.
CPF swaps out Morningstar for Mercer
After eight years using Morningstar to support due diligence for its fund selection, Singapore’s Central Provident Fund Board has switched investment consultants to Mercer.
Singapore shipping sector underwater
The waters around Singapore appear to be crawling with ships, but low commodity prices continue to hurt the sector.
Winners of FSA Fund Awards revealed
The Singapore winners of Fund Selector Asia’s second annual fund management awards have been announced, highlighted by First State winning in three categories.
