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People Moves
Russell snares BGI execs to run ETF business
James Polisson joins as global head of exchange-traded funds, while Andy Arenberg will run global ETF distribution.
By Joseph Marsh | 29 January 2010
Asset Owners
When the pie stops growing
Sumitomo Trust & Banking stakes growth in a mature pensions market on structuring fund products around its prop-desk activity.
By Jame DiBiasio | 17 December 2009
Business Moves
‘New’ BlackRock in Asia not about scale, says chairman Rohit Bhagat
The newly appointed chairman of BlackRock Asia-Pacific discusses the asset manager's structure and objectives for the region.
By Jame DiBiasio | 14 December 2009
Distribution
iShares adds five A-share ETFs in Hong Kong
The products will provide access to the CSI 300 index and more focused exposure to four sectors, including energy, financials, infrastructure and materials.
By Liz Mak | 18 November 2009
Asset Owners
Mizuho doubles pension business in three months
The trust bank now ranks as the third-largest manager of Japanese pension money, behind Sumitomo and Barclays Global Investors.
By Jame DiBiasio | 11 November 2009
Services
BGI goes live with Swift in Australia
The UK asset manager is the fourth institution to go live with Swift's funds-automation solution in Australia, as adoption of the service gains momentum.
By Edward Russell | 19 October 2009
Business Moves
iShares takes further steps into China market
iShares gains a Chinese name and parent BGI sets up a Beijing rep office.
By Liz Mak | 30 September 2009
Business Moves
Barclays accepts BlackRock offer to buy BGI
With CVC Capital Partners out of the picture, Barclays' board sanctions the deal and now awaits shareholder approval.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 18 June 2009
Business Moves
BlackRock/BGI deal could reshape industry in Japan
The perils in the acquisition are considerable in Japan, where the BGI franchise has more to lose than to gain.
By Jame DiBiasio | 15 June 2009
Distribution
130/30 flops in Japan
One problem is how to fit active extension mandates into legacy asset allocations, suggesting that support for these quant products might come from new institutions elsewhere.
By Jame DiBiasio | 2 July 2008
Asset Owners
BGI’s Japan pension mandates soar
Thanks in part to the integration of Barclays Trust mandates, the firm now has more assets than the next three-biggest players combined – but its lead is not set in stone, says ...
By Jame DiBiasio | 23 June 2008
People Moves
BGI names three hires in Hong Kong
Nick Good transfers from San Francisco to lead iShares regionally.
By Andrew Peck | 4 July 2007
Services
BGI sells Japan trustee business to Sumitomo
Barclays Global Investors frees its hands of a legacy business, while Sumitomo Trust gains heft in fund administration.
By Jame DiBiasio | 17 April 2007
Distribution
A big debut for BGI's India ETF in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s retail public gives the Sensex-linked stock a big reception.
By Jame DiBiasio | 3 November 2006
People Moves
BGI hires Fidelity exec for relationships
James Blair joins BGI to develop business with public institutions.
By Jame DiBiasio | 18 October 2006
People Moves
BGI gets new Asia CEO
CIO Mark Talbot takes the reins in Hong Kong.
By Jame DiBiasio | 6 June 2006
Distribution
BGI unveils first international India ETF
Global investors will be given easier, more efficient access to India’s growth story.
By Alastair Reed | 2 June 2006
Business Moves
New leadership at BGI Japan considers expansion
The firm is a leading money manager to pension funds but needs to expand its capabilities, says new president.
By Jame DiBiasio | 12 December 2005
People Moves
Former PFA exec lands at BGI
Yasuchika Asaoka joins BGI in Tokyo as new president.
By Jame DiBiasio | 18 April 2005
Asset Owners
BGI reviews regional partnerships
The firm has relationships in North Asia that could deepen, says new Asia chairman.
By Jame DiBiasio | 17 October 2003
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