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Samsung cuts in Hong Kong, focuses on Korean HNWs
Samsung Securities’ new CEO, Kim Suk, the previous head of its asset management business, says the firm is seeking to add global investment products to its roster.
By Jame DiBiasio | 31 January 2012
Business Moves
GFIA move may be first step to full-scale strategic tie-up
The firm has signed a collaboration with London-based consultancy Laven Partners to provide hedge fund due diligence and compliance, but it could become a permanent fixture.
By Leigh Powell | 31 January 2012
Markets
Mirae Asset continues ETF push with latest launch
The South Korean fund manager is targeting institutional investors in particular with its new range of Asian sector-focused exchange-traded funds in Hong Kong.
By Joe Marsh | 30 January 2012
People Moves
AsianInvestor's weekly roundup of job-hoppers: Jan 27
Harvest Global Investments poaches a fixed income head from Barings, LaSalle names a global capital markets chief, and Robert Walters opens offices in Taiwan and China.
By Leigh Powell | 27 January 2012
Markets
Malaysia’s private pension administrator seeks CEO, COO
The new hires will oversee the administrative arm of the country’s forthcoming voluntary private retirement scheme.
By Joe Marsh | 27 January 2012
Business Moves
Former Janus executive to lead Pioneer's Asia build-out
Jack Lin is the new head of Asia and the Middle East for Pioneer Investments, a unit of UniCredit. He says he will focus on increasing institutional business in the region.
By Leigh Powell | 26 January 2012
People Moves
AsianInvestor’s weekly roundup of job-hoppers, Jan 20
Janus Capital brings in a sales director for Asia ex-Japan, DBS Private Bank finds a new North Asia head, and Grosvenor Fund Management hires from Morgan Stanley.
By The Editors | 20 January 2012
Asset Owners
Korea’s military pension fund names new CIO
The $7.2 billion fund hires Seok-Hwan Park, who has worked for Barclays Global Investors in Hong Kong, to run asset management and investments after his predecessor resigned.
By Dr Insup Lee | 19 January 2012
Alternatives
Sparx group loses another top executive
Masaki Taniguchi’s departure as chief operating officer of Sparx Asset Management follows Kam Bahra's exit as chief executive officer of Sparx’s Hong Kong unit.
By Yvonne Chan | 17 January 2012
Business Moves
Carlo Venes joins Dimensional, plans Asia push
US-based Dimensional Fund Advisors has hired ex-Fidelity salesman Carlo Venes and intends to open offices in Asia ex-Japan and Tokyo.
By Jame DiBiasio | 16 January 2012
People Moves
BBVA pares Asia equity sales and structuring team
The Spanish bank’s equities unit has taken a substantial hit in headcount – including salespeople and structurers – as part of a cut in global markets staff ...
By Joe Marsh | 16 January 2012
Asset Owners
KIC’s next CIO likely to be a Korean
Scott Kalb caps his three-year term at Korea Investment Corporation with a $200 million China QFII quota. He can expect to win a good role in Asia if he wants to stay in the ...
By Jame DiBiasio | 16 January 2012
People Moves
AsianInvestor's weekly roundup of job-hoppers, Jan 13
Prudential Hong Kong appoints chief agency officer, Fidelity names chief rep in Beijing, Threadneedle unveils governance head, and ETF expert Deborah Fuhr gets left in the cold.
By The Editors | 13 January 2012
Business Moves
Kookmin to enter sub-custodian arena
The Korean financial giant is laying the groundwork to serve as a sub-custodian to global banks.
By Jame DiBiasio | 13 January 2012
Markets
RBS makes heavy cuts in Asia equities division
The bank has made major lay-offs in institutional and retail equity sales and structuring in the region, amid whispers it plans to shut its equities and corporate finance units ...
By Joe Marsh | 12 January 2012
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