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Banks can take lead on financial inclusion

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2018
Innovative non-bank institutions will fill the financial inclusion gap in Asia Pacific if traditional banks do not secure an estimated $110 billion in untapped revenue. This is a key point from the latest EY report on financial inclusion - a term which ...

Offshore investment vehicles await passport arrival

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2018
... ensure we have a legal framework that international investors understand," she added. Assets under management in the Asia Pacific is tipped to rise from US$12.1 trillion to $29 trillion by 2050, she said, adding this requires proper regulatory structures ...

Global fintech firm to launch in APAC

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JAN 2018
... provider of networking and communications tools for financial markets will launch its flagship software platform in the Asia-Pacific market. IPC will launch Unigy 360, a software-as-a-service platform derived from the company's existing Unigy product. ...

Financial Standard's top stories of 2017

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 22 DEC 2017
... new CIO, COO (31 March) Then Mercer global chief investment officer (Mainstream Assets) and chief investment officer (Pacific) Russell Clarke replaced Justin Pascoe as chief investment officer at VFMC. Also joining the $52 billion fund manager as chief ...

Former AustralianSuper risk head joins AIA ahead of CommInsure acquisition

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2017
... ASB Bank, as well as AIA solutions. The sale increases AIA's position as one of the biggest life insurers in the Asia-Pacific region. AIA Group chief executive and president Ng Keng Hooi said it will "strengthen AIA's protection market leadership and ...

Aberdeen Standard expands in mainland China

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2017
... ground and contributing to the sustainable development of China's asset management industry. "Leveraging our strong Asia Pacific investment franchise, our immediate priority is to expand our operations in Shanghai and build a robust portfolio management ...

AIA appoints regional head of IFA

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2017
... Zealand life insurance businesses for $3.8 billion, increasing its position as one of the biggest life insurers in the Asia-Pacific region, and expanding its distribution capabilities. "We look forward to welcoming our new customers and colleagues, and ...

AIA announces two-year fee waiver

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2017
... New Zealand life insurance businesses for $3.8 billion, positioning it to be one of the largest life insurers in Asia Pacific.

Life insurance M&A outlook gloomy: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2017
... study found global life insurers are overlooking Australia for superior acquisition opportunities elsewhere in the Asia Pacific. Willis Towers Watson's analysis of merger and acquisitions in the global insurance market over the next three years predicts ...

Financial Synergy founder launches new firm

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2017
... Financial Management chief actuary Alan Haintz; AMP and Mercer actuarial alumnus Derek Rees-Lee; and ex-Meredith Asia-Pacific analyst Max Henbest. Orford said the business is "addressing the need for a broader retirement income solution for individuals ...