THE International Securities Institute has published a new book for investment managers, titled The Guide To Marketing Unit Trusts And Mutual Funds In Asia.
Sponsored by the Bank of Bermuda, the book contains 14 country profiles and examines topics such as regulatory frameworks, prospectus requirements, rules for marketing agents and operational guidelines for trust funds.
TOWRY Law has targeted employees at Hong Kong's tertiary educational institutions with the launch of a new provident fund loan booklet. The book examines the benefits and pitfalls of taking a loan from provident funds for investment purposes and the investment options once a loan has been obtained.
HALIFAX International Jersey Limited (HIJL) and the offshore subsidiary of Halifax Building Society are offering customers a 50 per cent reduction in the first year joining fee for the American Express Gold Card. Under the offer, clients can obtain their first-year membership for GBP42.50 (about HK$490).
