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Asset Owners
AIA Thailand hires deputy CIO from Manulife AM
Sukkawat Prasurtying switches insurance groups, replacing Narongsak Plodmechai as deputy chief investment officer at AIA.
By Joe Marsh | 27 June 2011
People Moves
First State adds PMs in Jakarta, plans new funds
The Australian asset manager has poached Manulife Asset Management’s Indonesia fixed-income head and an equity manager from Schroder Investment Management.
By Joe Marsh | 11 January 2011
Markets
China corporate bond market set to take off, say fund managers
MFC Global Investment Management and Aberdeen Asset Management are among those with strategies targeting renminbi-denominated bonds issued in both mainland China and Hong Kong.
By Joe Marsh | 17 August 2010
Business Moves
Manulife to IPO two QFII funds in August
The firm plans to fill its new $200 million QFII quota with a $140 million China A-share fund and a $60 million renminbi bond fund by the end of August.
By Joseph Marsh | 17 June 2010
Outlooks
Play Chinese commodity demand via Kazakhstan, says Charlemagne
Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkey are very interesting markets, but the Balkans and Baltics won't offer opportunities any time soon, says Stefan Herz of Charlemagne Capital.
By Joseph Marsh | 14 June 2010
Business Moves
Manulife Singapore courts high-net-worth individuals
The Canadian insurer has launched its first universal life policy in Asia, Heritage, designed specifically for Singapore's private-wealth market.
By Joseph Marsh | 24 May 2010
Awards
IDFC, CQS and CIC take top honours from AsianInvestor
Last night AsianInvestor named IDFC asset manager of the year, CQS manager of the year for alternatives and China Investment Corporation institutional investor of the year. We ...
By The Editors | 20 May 2010
Distribution
Edmond de Rothschild picks new Taiwan master agent
Having signed a deal with Manulife, the French asset manager plans to sell at least 10 funds on the island by the end of the year, including thematic products.
By Joseph Marsh | 21 April 2010
People Moves
MAS veteran Pang joins Manulife Asset Management
Pang Cheng Duan becomes Singapore head of fixed income, having previously worked for the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the city state's largest sovereign wealth fund.
By Joseph Marsh | 16 April 2010
Asset Owners
Manulife names Annette King as Singapore head
The Axa Life alumnus will take over from Darren Thomson and her responsibilities will include chairing the investment committee.
By Joseph Marsh | 15 April 2010
People Moves
Manulife Asset Management Malaysia loses CEO, hires CIO
Following the departure of chief executive Yeow Kok Kien, the Canadian firm has created a chief investment officer post in Malaysia and hired Jason Chong from UOB-OSK Asset ...
By Joseph Marsh | 26 February 2010
People Moves
MFC hires Asia-Pacific equities head
Manulife subsidiary MFC Global Investment Management has appointed Linda Csellak as head of Asia-Pacific equities to replace Colin Ng.
By Joseph Marsh | 14 January 2010
People Moves
Grace Ho joins Manulife in Singapore
Following the launch of five new funds and with plans for 15 more next year, the Canadian insurer's Singapore asset management unit has poached a portfolio manager from Société ...
By Joseph Marsh | 11 December 2009
Business Moves
Manulife comes of age in Asia with China JV
The Canadian insurer gets a head-start in China by buying a 49% stake in the ABN Amro Teda Fund Management joint venture from BNP Paribas.
By Liz Mak | 25 November 2009
People Moves
New NTUC Income CIO adds research staff
Asset management veteran Peter Heng is building up investment capabilities at the Singapore insurer.
By Joseph Marsh | 30 October 2009
Distribution
Manulife launches Asia dividend fund
The fund aims to identify undervalued and high yielding stocks to capture Asia's high growth potential for investors.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 19 August 2009
People Moves
Manulife Asset Management Taiwan names equities head
Joining from Fidelity, Lui Yili will head the fund house's equities coverage.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 7 August 2009
Business Moves
Manulife cuts MPF fees
The firm says cutting fees is its way of helping MPF members; on the flipside it hopes this will encourage long-term investing.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 6 July 2009
Business Moves
Manulife AM Thailand to expand product offering
The fund house is targeting institutions and high-net-worth individuals, knowing it is no match to the powerful distribution networks of banks.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 19 June 2009
People Moves
Manulife announces senior appointments in Hong Kong
Myles Morin assumes the new role of vice-president for independent distribution.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 14 January 2009
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US dollar
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Japanese yen
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Singapore dollar
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Chinese renminbi
  24%
 
None of the above; gold
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