2nd Family Office Forum Asia

Event Highlights

The Editors

Apr 28, 2016

AsianInvestor hosted its second annual Family Office Forum Asia at the St Regis Hotel in Singapore on April 20.

Panel discussion: Moving With Time: Managing Generational Wealth

Karim Mrani-Alaoui, CIO at a single-family office

Noor Quek, NQ International

Munish Randev, Waterfield Advisors

Kheam How Teo, Assetwise Capital

Steven Seow, Mercer

Panel discussion: Alternative Alternatives

Peter Gibson, Dynasty Family Office

Jack Hon, Wide Growth

Steve Diggle, Vulpes Investment Management

Sean O'Shea, Sienna Capital Partners

Peter Douglas, CAIA

Son Nguyen, Ayaltis AG, Zurich

Panel discussion: Philanthropy, Impact Investing and Passion Projects

Justin Connor, Rothschild Family Office

Sharon Chandran, Footprints Investments

Terry Farris, Taurus Wealth Advisors

Gordon 'Grant' Curtis, CI Investments

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Point72 sees Apac business development head exit; Value Partners loses new COO; William Blair opens Singapore office; NZ Super adds new board member; Bursa Malaysia appoints former Kwap CEO; Eastspring names new Thailand CEO; Capital Group names product head for Asia and Europe; Neuberger appoints first official institutions head, and more.

Asset Owners

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Jolie Ho

It is the first time the China pension fund has sought to hire external managers for overseas mandates since 2015. The mandates include its first mandate for responsible investing.

Alternatives

Sep 7, 2020

Bee Lin Ang

Sovereign wealth funds’ allocations to private equity and private debt have risen, but those to real estate have fallen, according to Preqin data.

Asset Owners

Sep 14, 2020

Richard Morrow

Hong Kong tycoon Richard Li's Pacific Century Group conglomerate has moved Paul Carrett from life insurance subsidiary FWD to become chief investment officer of its operation.

Fund Managers

Sep 8, 2020

Joe Marsh

The US fund house’s president and de facto head of client coverage for Asia is returning to his native UK for personal reasons, having built out the regional business.

Asset Owners

Sep 9, 2020

Jaycee Man Joe Marsh

The large Chinese insurer is adding investment, sales and operational staff to its Hong Kong asset management unit, reflecting a rising trend.

Moves

Sep 4, 2020

Staff Writers

OTPP hiring for high-conviction equities; State Street shuffles Asia leadership; BNY Mellon IM names head for new Taiwan office; Fidelity poaches Victoria Mio from Robeco, loses investment director; Unigestion's Asia head leaves to set up firm; Mercer names Japan CEO and COO; HK SFC bans ex-UBS executive; Wellington names new CEO.

Asset Owners

Sep 15, 2020

Adrian Murdoch

The rise of environmental, social and governance issues to become a core aspect of the investment process has led to asset owners more closely examining fund manager claims.

Moves

2 days ago

Staff Writers

BNP Paribas Asset Management's Apac CIO retires; China Asset Management (HK) names a new chief; Peak Re adds new senior vice-president in Switzerland; Robeco reorganises China equities team after CIO exit; Indosuez Wealth Management appoints head of Asia capital markets; HSBC Global AM adds head of fixed income ESG research and more.

Asset Owners

Sep 8, 2020

Richard Morrow

The state investment company suffered a 2.28% loss in the 12 months to March 31, smaller than many rivals. It is targeting technology and sustainability in its plans.

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2 days ago

Staff Writers

BNP Paribas Asset Management's Apac CIO retires; China Asset Management (HK) names a new chief; Peak Re adds new senior vice-president in Switzerland; Robeco reorganises China equities team after CIO exit; Indosuez Wealth Management appoints head of Asia capital markets; HSBC Global AM adds head of fixed income ESG research and more.

Partner Content

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Asset Owners

3 days ago

Richard Morrow Joe Marsh

AsianInvestor held a set of interviews with senior executive veterans of Asia's investment industry. First, Matt Whineray of NZ Super describes how his organisation has changed.

Fund Managers

3 days ago

Staff Writers

The surprise election of Donald Trump caused a wave of widening, tightening and widening of 10-year Treasuries. Will his re-election be a boon for bonds? Four experts offer their views.

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