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Oct 5, 2018

Malaysia's Sosco names new chairman; QSuper CIO set to retire; AllFunds makes three key hires in Singapore, Aberdeen Standard Investments makes Japan hires; eVestment appoints Apac sales head and more.

Qi Wang has joined State Street Associates as Apac head of research

MALAYSIA’S SOSCO GETS NEW CHAIRMAN

Allianz General Insurance Malaysia’s chief executive officer Zakri Khir has been appointed the new chairman...

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