Investment management firm Neuberger Berman has hired 22 emerging markets debt professionals - and in the process has formed a new platform to provide hard and local currency mandates, as well as emerging market debt corporate bond and dedicated Asian debt strategies.
Client onboarding software specialist Appway has officially announced the launch of its hub in Asia.
Edelweiss Global Wealth Management has appointed Ambareesh Baliga as managing partner under Anshu Kapoor.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a response to public feedback on its paper, entitled "Designation of Tax Crimes as Money Laundering Predicate Offences in Singapore".
Michael Strobaek is joining Credit Suisse as chief investment officer (CIO) for the private banking and wealth management division, effective 1 May.
The Royal Court of Jersey has issued new guidance on the responsibilities of trust protectors.
Manulife Singapore has made a number of key appointments in its senior leadership team for distribution, operations and client experience - as part of the firm's growth strategy.
As of the end of June, banks in Hong Kong will be required to make use of a standardised Important Facts Statement (IFS) when selling investment-linked assurance scheme (ILAS) products.
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reprimanded Sun Hung Kai Investment Services (SHKIS) and fined the firm HK$1.5 million for internal control failures relating to an erroneous buy order for 2 billion shares of China Life Insurance Company.
Guernsey has signed a Double Taxation Arrangement (DTA) with Hong Kong, meaning that individuals or companies with interests - both corporate and personal - in a jurisdiction that is not their "home" jurisdiction need not be taxed by both sets of authorities on the same income.
Standard Life has announced that it is setting up a new unit in Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai to oversee and support its Asia and emerging markets units.
Around 57% of global fund managers covered in HSBC's latest fund managers' survey continue to favour emerging market equities in the second quarter of 2013 - with nobody holding "underweight" views towards this asset class.
EFG International this week completed the sale of its remaining 20.25% stake in EFG Financial Products to Notenstein Private Bank, a subsidiary of Raiffeisen Switzerland.
Beat Bopp of Seventheaven explains how and why he creates unique travel experiences for a range of wealthy clients.
Coutts has hired David Lam as managing director and head of its business in North Asia, effective 29 May.
RBC Wealth Management has made four senior appointments to bolster its Asian business, in Hong Kong and Singapore.
Oliver Bussmann will join UBS from SAP as group chief information officer on 1 June.
According to a new report by Manulife Asset Management, despite their relatively high levels of accumulated wealth, many retired individuals in Hong Kong have comparatively low levels of income security.
The Bank of East Asia has introduced a new look for its brand, being adopted in phases across the markets in which the bank operates.
The first of these funds allows investors to gain exposure to a portfolio dedicated exclusively to investing in Chinese dividend-paying companies, focusing on firms which are well-positioned to grow future dividends while providing an attractive dividend yield.
To enhance the integrity, reliability and oversight of benchmarks used in global financial markets, the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has published this week a consultation paper called "Principles for Financial Benchmarks".
Hong Kong's securities regulator has issued a 10-month industry ban to Luk Ping, following an investigation into Luk's handling of client accounts at OSK between March 2008 and June 2011.
Just days after a small Chinese ceramic bowl sold for HK$74 million (US$9.5 million) at a Sotheby's auction in Hong Kong, Christie's has announced its plans to hold auctions in Shanghai from autumn 2013.
Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management has launched five new Asia-focused ETFs in Hong Kong, with the aim of enabling customers to invest in both developing and highly-developed markets.
BlackRock is bolstering its Asia Pacific franchise by naming Sabrina Gan as director and head of retail distribution in Singapore.
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reprimanded China Everbright Securities and fined it HK$1.2 million (US$155,000) for internal control and supervisory failures.
BlackRock is further developing its ETF capital markets operations in Asia with the appointment of Susan Chan as head of Asia Pacific iShares capital markets.
Georges Zecchin will leave his role as chief executive of Credit Agricole Suisse in Asia by the end of June 2013 to pursue personal interests.
China's banking regulator has introduced quantitative restrictions in relation to wealth management products offered by banks, in an effort to reinforce policy measures aimed at limiting risks.
Avaloq has appointed Peter Scott as its new general manager for Asia Pacific following his arrival from Misys on 1 April.
