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Sovereign and pension funds in Asia start to use FX algos
Trading algorithms are already widely used for equities in Asia, but foreign exchange algos are now gaining some traction.
By Joe Marsh | 8 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
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
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
Alternatives
Prudential Corp Asia building global property portfolio
The UK insurer's Asian asset allocation team is eyeing European and US real estate for the first time and tentatively looking at boosting its alternatives exposure outside ...
By Joe Marsh | 19 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
Distribution
UOB AM broadens distribution as China JV wins institutional licence
Singapore’s UOB Asset Management plans to attract more international clients into Sicav products and segregated accounts, reflecting a rising trend among Asian fund houses.
By Joe Marsh | 11 January 2012
Business Moves
Axa to shut financial advisory unit ipac in Asia
The financial planner informs its 2,000 clients it is shutting in a strategic move by Axa to focus on material insurance business. It will seek a new home for staff and customers.
By Leigh Powell | 11 January 2012
Markets
Sarasin promotes internally amid China, Southeast Asia push
The Swiss firm bumps up three strong performers in-house, announcing its first head of China. Its regional chief talks about her priorities and relief over the acquisition by ...
By Leigh Powell | 4 January 2012
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
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
People Moves
AsianInvestor's weekly roundup of job-hoppers, Nov 25
Ian Pollock is set to join the Singapore arm of a Liechtenstein-based private bank as Asia CEO, while Barclays Wealth confirms a December start-date for its Greater China chief.
By Leigh Powell | 25 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
Distribution
Aviva Investors ahead of schedule on Asia build-out
The UK asset manager is attracting Asian institutional clients to new and established strategies, but aims to boost its regional retail AUM and is mulling new products.
By Joe Marsh | 10 November 2011
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