Pimco’s head of Asia ex-Japan clients to depart

Pimco will soon wave goodbye to its head of Asia ex-Japan client management, Michael Thompson, who has been with the bond fund manager for nearly 15 years. “After spending over a decade in Asia, Michael has planned for some time to eventually relocate his family back to the UK and has decided that now is a good time to pursue this personal goal,” a Pimco spokeswoman told AsianInvestor. “He will remain with the firm to effect a smooth transition through the end of July.” Mic…