Brandywine’s new Asia chief talks strategy, hiring plans

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Joe Marsh

Apr 11, 2017

Brandywine Global has hired Tariq Ahmad as Asia ex-Japan CEO. In his first interview in the role, he outlined the fund firm's plans to focus more on Southeast Asia and tier-two clients.

Indonesia: one of the markets that Brandywine will be focusing on more

Brandywine Global, part of US fund group Legg Mason, has hired a new chief executive for Asia ex-Japan, who plans to strengthen the firm’s coverage of tier-two institutions,...

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Principal GI names Asia head; DBS PB hires product strategy head; Amundi's Jenny Sofian exits; M&G Real Estate replaces Japan head; AMP Capital hires energy specialist; Northern Trust adds in HK; BNP Paribas names new China chief; BlackRock boosts Australia sales team; Credit Suisse makes Philippine switch; Charles Monat replaces HK CEO.

Fund Managers

Jul 11, 2017

Joe Marsh Indira Vergis

Two more senior executives have left the Hong Kong fund house following a recent leadership shake-up.

Fund Managers

Jul 10, 2017

Joe Marsh

The $2.4 trillion funds giant said it would appoint replacements in the two pan-Asia roles.

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Jul 10, 2017

Schroders

Hong Kong’s public annuity scheme is a step in the right direction for addressing post-retirement incomes, but cannot address all the risks on its own, says Schroders.

Fund Managers

Jul 9, 2017

Richard Newell

The Korean firm's head of ETF strategy said the asset manager's expectations had not been high for its first leveraged and inverse products in Hong Kong, as it moves to delist them.

Fund Managers

Jul 16, 2017

Joe Marsh

The US property investment firm has closed its international branches, laying off most of its portfolio managers in the process, say sources.

Moves

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Joe Marsh Christina Wang Indira Vergis

Columbia Threadneedle names new Singapore CEO; Janus Henderson relocates Asia COO; Chris Faddy joins Aura Group; Hamilton Lane opens Australia office; Credit Suisse names HK DPM head; CreditEase wins US advisory licence; Vanguard, BNY Mellon name new CEOs.

Asset Owners

Jul 11, 2017

Christina Wang

China's sovereign wealth fund is accelerating its overseas drive into private equity, property and infrastructure after recording a return of 6.22% last year.

Fund Managers

Jul 18, 2017

Joe Marsh

Local investment boutiques will continue to prosper in Asia, alongside cross-border tie-ups, say executives from global fund houses, given the high cost of building onshore businesses.

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2 days ago

Joe Marsh Christina Wang Indira Vergis

Columbia Threadneedle names new Singapore CEO; Janus Henderson relocates Asia COO; Chris Faddy joins Aura Group; Hamilton Lane opens Australia office; Credit Suisse names HK DPM head; CreditEase wins US advisory licence; Vanguard, BNY Mellon name new CEOs.

Fund Managers

2 days ago

Richard Newell

Leveraged and inverse exchange-traded funds contain an inherent inefficiency that can be exploited for profit by options traders, say industry experts.

Fund Selectors

2 days ago

Indira Vergis

Wealthy Asians are expected to retain and manage more money locally over time, and a growing number of global and local firms are eyeing the opportunities.

Asset Owners

3 days ago

Christina Wang

China's insurance regulator has issued additional guidelines around private equity investment by insurers, as they build exposure to the asset class, both as GPs and LPs.

Brandywine’s new Asia chief talks strategy, hiring plans

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