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I’m open to job offers in Asia, says Deborah Fuhr
The independent ETF strategist talks about the BoA Merrill U-turn, plans for her consultancy and why more retail participation will happen in Asia. And she admits she's waiting for the right job offer.
By Leigh Powell
13 February 2012
AsianInvestor's weekly roundup of job-hoppers: Feb 10
HSBC Private Bank names Southeast Asia head, Invesco hires portfolio director in Hong Kong, Unitas adds a Hong Kong-based partner and Coutts creates regional head of NRI business role in the Middle East.
By The Editors
10 February 2012
New hires, licences signal BNY Mellon AM's big ambitions
Under Asia-Pac CEO Alan Harden, BNY Mellon Asset Management is aggressively building manufacturing and structuring capabilities in the region; plans Korea, Taiwan, MPF entries.
By Jame DiBiasio
9 February 2012
Business Moves
Perpetual names new CEO after Ryan’s abrupt exit
The firm promotes Geoff Lloyd from group executive for private wealth and retail distribution to replace Chris Ryan, who exits after a strategy disagreement with the board.
By Leigh Powell | 7 February 2012
Business Moves
AsianInvestor's weekly roundup of job-hoppers: Feb 3
MSCI unveils new Japan head from GSAM, Chi-X Australia poaches from ASX, Prupim hires global CEO, Viteos opens Asia HQ, Newedge names Asia-Pac admin officer, Global Sage forms ...
By The Editors | 3 February 2012
Business Moves
China’s first JV fund house eyes Hong Kong rollout
China Merchants Fund aims to build a Hong Kong business organically or via acquisition in a drive to expand its international business, which makes up just 1% of assets overall.
By Leanne Wang | 3 February 2012
Alternatives
Saban sets up Hong Kong office for Asian media deals
The US private investment firm seeks to ramp up investments in Asia's media and entertainment industries.
By Yvonne Chan | 3 February 2012
Business Moves
Paris-based Comgest embarks on Asia build-out
The international asset manager has hired its first head of business development for the region, Robert James, formerly of First State. He aims to tap Asian institutional ...
By Leigh Powell | 3 February 2012
Business Moves
Duo launch RQFII funds, target second batch of quotas
HFT Investment Management and GF Asset Management are selling fixed income funds with an equity facility, but may look to other asset classes including ETFs in the next quotas.
By Leanne Wang | 1 February 2012
Alternatives
Offshore law firm Mourant Ozannes opens in Asia
The firm has committed substantial resources to its new office in Hong Kong, which will focus on servicing investment fund clients, among others.
By Joe Marsh | 1 February 2012
Distribution
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
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
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
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