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Barclays Wealth CEO Kalaris outlines platform priorities
The firm is half way through a three-year plan to build its infrastructure and production capacity. CEO Tom Kalaris outlines the five key components that should be ready in ...
By Leigh Powell | 5 December 2011
Markets
Essence FMC scores landmark with dual licence approvals
The firm is the first to be granted both mutual fund and segregated account licences from inception, giving it an extra avenue for AUM growth in China's struggling funds industry.
By Leanne Wang | 2 December 2011
Markets
LGT to continue Asia drive with new Beijing office
Prince Max of Liechtenstein, a board member of LGT Group, discusses recent moves by the asset management and private banking firm in the region.
By Joe Marsh | 2 December 2011
Business Moves
MUFJ, BlackRock rank top for Asia business
AsianInvestor’s annual survey of asset gathering from Asia-Pacific finds a widening divide between winners and losers.
By The Editors | 1 December 2011
Business Moves
Barclays Wealth expands Greater China coverage to Singapore
The firm hires Carol Chen from UBS and Michelle Ho from HSBC to cover Greater China from the Lion City. They’ll work in tandem with Januar Tjandra, based in Hong Kong.
By Leigh Powell | 1 December 2011
Business Moves
Kames Capital to open HK office, targets Asia build-out
The old Aegon Asset Management UK names James Cooper head of Asia business development. The goal is to follow marketing efforts with investment staff on the ground.
By Leigh Powell | 1 December 2011
Business Moves
I’m committed to Asia and to acquisitions, says Meier of Julius Baer
Asia chief Thomas Meier scotches rumours he will hand over to Kaven Leung anytime soon and confirms Julius Baer is still keen on acquisitions, despite losing out on Sarasin. ...
By Leigh Powell | 30 November 2011
Alternatives
Cosmo AM expands reach to Korea’s retail investors
The Seoul-based manager is readying a mutual fund launch and plans to offer products from parent Sparx.
By Yvonne Chan | 28 November 2011
Business Moves
Second Taiwanese asset manager set to launch China JV
Capital Site receives approval from Taiwan’s FSC to start operations in China via a tie-up with Huaxi Securities. Now it needs regulatory permission from CSRC.
By Leanne Wang | 28 November 2011
Business Moves
Barings AM fills platform gap with flagship India fund
The firm’s new head of Indian equities, Ajay Argal from Birla Sunlife, is preparing to launch an India fund next month for global retail and eventually institutional sale.
By Leigh Powell | 25 November 2011
Asset Owners
Officials discuss delayed merger of Taiwan pension funds
Combining the Labor Pension Fund and Bureau of Labor Insurance's investment teams will lead to bigger mandates issued more often, but the merger may not happen until later in 2012.
By Leanne Wang | 22 November 2011
Asset Owners
Korea’s BOK names head of reserve management group
The central bank has opted for an internal promotion, contrary to initial indications about an external hire. Choo Heung Sik may start in this new role as early as this month.
By Dr Insup Lee | 22 November 2011
Business Moves
Barclays Wealth’s new North Asia head outlines growth plan
Pakorn Boonyakurkul is focusing on ultra wealthy entrepreneurs in China and wants to add a raft of senior staff as the firm strives to double AUM to $50 billion in three years.
By Leanne Wang | 21 November 2011
Business Moves
Pictet’s Haberer points politely to grand Asia plan
Asia-Pacific chief Claude Haberer discusses the Swiss private bank's new HKMA branch application and hiring intentions as the firm finally gets serious about regional growth.
By Leigh Powell | 17 November 2011
Asset Owners
Thailand’s Social Security Office awards global mandate
The $28 billion institution has chosen which firms will manage $200 million of its international portfolio. It will award mandates for another $400 million in 2012.
By Joe Marsh | 16 November 2011
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