SLI outlines plans for Japan buildout
Having set up an 11-person office and obtained an advisory licence in Tokyo, Standard Life Investments is eyeing the next steps for expansion, new Japan CEO Neil Slater told AsianInvestor.
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Mar 21, 2013
Sumitomo Mitsui expanding in fund admin
Following its purchase of Daiwa Securities' hedge fund administration unit, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank is building its fund servicing business into a global platform.
Jul 10, 2012
SMTB-Daiwa deal to bring fund-servicing synergies
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank’s proposed purchase of Daiwa Securities’ hedge-fund admin and trustee business should provide it with access to new client segments.
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