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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 equity alliance, AXA makes management changes, and Investic adds too.
By The Editors
3 February 2012
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
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
Distribution
Funds selection chief exits Standard Chartered
The bank's Singapore-based head of funds research is set to leave, and recruiters suspect we are poised for a round of cuts in a tough market for product-focused staff at firms ...
By Joe Marsh | 2 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
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
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
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
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