Brandywine’s new Asia chief talks strategy, hiring plans

Fund Managers Moves

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.

Moves

4 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

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.

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.

Fund Managers

1 day ago

Joe Marsh

Several external asset managers in Asia are said to be wooing prospective acquirers, including private banks. But would such moves benefit clients?

Fund Managers

Jul 20, 2017

Joe Marsh

The US-based asset manager has hired a Greater China equity portfolio manager and three other investment professionals.

Fund Managers

Jul 19, 2017

Joe Marsh Richard Newell

There has also been a robust rise in the number of asset management firms licensed in the city, according to the local regulator's annual report on fund management activity.

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Alternatives

1 day ago

Ray Chan

The funds will target distressed assets in India and other Asian special situations and credit assets, says a source, amid rising demand for private debt.

Fund Managers

1 day ago

Joe Marsh

The firm’s former Greater China head moved on shortly before the arrival of Mark Speciale last month as Asia-Pacific head of institutional business.

Fund Selectors

1 day ago

Indira Vergis

Firms with less than $10 billion in Asia-Pacific AUM will need a strong discretionary business to run a profitable operation, say experts. Use of technology will also play a big part.

Asset Owners

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Richard Morrow

The Hong Kong-based insurer’s chief investment officer, Paul Carrett, says his industry is slow to benefit from new opportunities. He wants to be different.

Brandywine’s new Asia chief talks strategy, hiring plans

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