Barings shrinks equity teams, cuts sovereign client focus
In a move that refocuses its product offering and institutional coverage, the US-based asset manager has pared its equity investment capabilities in Asia and the UK.
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HKMA names new private markets head in reshuffle
As the Hong Kong Monetary Authority rotates senior staff roles, its $541 billion Exchange Fund has rebounded strongly from a first-quarter investment loss.
Weekly roundup of people news, July 24
American Century appoints new Korea sales head; JP Morgan names Japan head of investment stewardship; Schroders replaces global real estate head; Morningstar names head of sustainability research for Emea and Asia Pacific; Manulife rings changes in Hong Kong; and more.
BNP Paribas AM replaces Asia chief Ligia Torres
The appointment will take effect on August 8, with Torres set to retire and return to Europe after 23 years with the group.
Weekly roundup of people news, July 31
Jin Liqun is re-elected to a second term as president of AIIB; Franklin Templeton confirms new CEO and restructures Apac management team; Cbus names new CEO; Manulife names general manager for Asia emerging markets; AllianzGI builds out multi-asset team in Asia Pacific, and IQ-EQ hires business development director.
SWFs expect China to win post-Covid economic Cold War
Increasing polarisation between East and West leaves China in the economic driving seat, according to a new IFSWF and Invesco report.
Fund houses seek alts, ESG takeovers to raise income
Funds houses are acquiring niche players in order to cover weaknesses in alternatives, which is the industry’s largest revenue pool, and as ESG's importance grows.
Pensions face up to 40 years of post-Covid low rates
The pandemic could cause interest rates to remain low for decades, making it tough for pension funds to improve returns. They must urgently diversify to offset this risk, say experts.
Positioning for change in Asia’s supply chains
This is the first of six articles in Eastspring’s Asian Expert Series, which explores the future of Asia post Covid-19. The pandemic has accelerated a rethink of how companies should configure their global supply chains - while cost and quality have historically been key considerations, resilience will become increasingly important.
Market Views: Is unifying China’s bond markets a game changer?
China is set to integrate its interbank bond and exchange bond markets. Five market experts share their thoughts on the move.
Asian tech: 5 key trends for the future
This is the second of six articles in Eastspring’s Asian Expert Series, which explores the future of Asia post Covid-19. While the outbreak accelerated many of the technological shifts that were already underway prior to the pandemic, we identify five key trends that will reshape the global landscape and the role Asia will play.
