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Fintech regulatory sandbox draft legislation released

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2017
... fintech industry which has propelled Australia to become the second largest alternative source of finance market in Asia Pacific. As a result of the amendments, eligible entities can test services in relation to certain products without an AFSL or Australian ...

AIA Vitality launches charitable option

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2017
... New Zealand life insurance businesses for $3.8 billion, positioning it to be one of the largest life insurers in Asia Pacific.

Former NZ Prime Minister joins bank board

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2017
... Gonski said: "Sir John Key's strong international career in banking and his understanding of and contacts across the Asia Pacific - where many Australian and New Zealand companies are increasingly trading - will add great value to the governance of A ...

Equity research firm expands to Australia

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2017
... performance analytics research firm has opened a Melbourne office, and plans to increase its footprint across the Asia Pacific. Style Research provides factor-based equity analytics and portfolio communication tools globally for 300 investment firms. ...

Franklin Templeton appoints new MD

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 17 OCT 2017
... local distribution teams and developing business strategy. He will report to Mark Browning, managing director for Asia Pacific, based in Singapore." The spokesperson added that Franklin Templeton will be sharing details on Wilton's new role once fina ...

Millennials shaping family office strategy

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 16 OCT 2017
... social equality, the environment, and the behaviour of big businesses. "[We're seeing] younger family members in Asia Pacific bringing in new values focused largely on social and environmental impact, and requests to participate with impact investing," ...

Factor-based investment demand strengthens: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 5 OCT 2017
... multi-factor products as preferred structures for factor products. Invesco director of factor-based investing for Asia Pacific Stephen Quance said: "The market is becoming more educated and comfortable with factor concepts. With the right support from ...

Global $1.2tn manager buys Australian firm

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 3 OCT 2017
... Tagliaferro will continue to lead IML. "We have previously stated that it is our intention to pursue new growth in the Asia Pacific market, and this marks the first acquisition as part of those plans," Natixis chief executive Jean Raby said. "IML has ...

Intergenerational business succession failing: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2017
... to PwC's Once in a Lifetime report. A separate study by UBS and Campden Research recently found family offices in Asia Pacific lagged behind Europe and North America in succession planning - only 13% have written plans in place, while 19.4% have no plan ...

Family offices put focus back on equities: Research

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2017
... family offices claiming to have some form of plan in place, while 29.6% are still developing plans. Family offices in Asia Pacific somewhat lag behind other regions when it comes to succession planning, as currently 13% have written plans in place and ...