Manulife IM, Samsung AM ally to target asset owners with alts
The Canadian and Korean asset management operations of two life insurers have agreed to jointly take advantage of rising institutional investor demand for Asian alternative assets.
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Manulife IM lures Invesco’s Korea institutional head
The Canadian fund house has hired the experienced sales executive after the exits of Kim Jun-Ku last year and James Chen in July, as it looks to build its private markets business.
Manulife IM loses North Asia head, adds China MD
James Chen, who oversees institutional coverage for Asia, won’t be directly replaced. But a Manulife alumnus has rejoined to help run the China business.
Allianz charts China growth plans amid market liberalisation
The German insurer is using its new holding company as a platform to develop its business faster in China, but more rivals will be there soon.
How negative rates are squeezing instos’ options
Asset owners have been caught between a rock and a hard place. Volatile equity markets are forcing them into fixed income but options are fast dwindling.
Manulife names head of China asset management
The Canadian institution's asset management arm has hired a senior executive to help develop its investment management business in the "must-win battlefield" of China.
