Amundi on distribution hiring spree in North Asia

French asset manager Amundi is looking to bulk out its Asian distribution team as part of its plan to expand its investor base and boost assets under management by over 40% in the next three years. At present the firm has 15 staff in global distribution across Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea and Japan, but it is now seeking to add an unspecified number of employees to its Hong Kong and Taiwan offices over the next year, says Xiaofeng Zhong, North Asia CEO. “We’re d…