01/02/2018
Manulife Poaches From Amundi
The Asia equities team as a whole currently comprises over 80 on-the-ground investment professionals across 10 Asian markets.
Executive Moves
01/02/2018
ANZ Names Head of Markets India
He previously held roles at Royal Bank of Scotland and ABN AMRO the Melbourne based bank said in a press release
01/02/2018
Bank of China Hong Kong appoints group veteran Gao Yingxin as new chief executive
The leadership change comes as the Hong Kong unit moves ahead with a plan to take over the group’s southeast Asia business
01/02/2018
Gobi Partners expands Asean team with two new VPs
Taraec Hussein is from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
01/02/2018
Five managers to watch in 2018
As the new year gets underway, Tony Yousefian, senior fund analyst at FundCalibre, identifies five fund managers to watch in 2018
12/28/2017
China’s Harvest Fund Management names CEO Zhao Xuejun as chairman
A HFM spokeswoman declined to answer questions from Asia Asset Management as to whether the changes will affect the company’s expansion and business strategies.
12/26/2017
After Abandoning Snapdeal, SoftBank Executive Lydia Jett Joins Flipkart Board
Jett stepped down from the Snapdeal board in October, following the breakdown of merger talks between Flipkart-Snapdeal merger after 3 months of negotiations.
12/22/2017
AMG Appoints Kevin Haran as Head of Australian Distribution
Mr. Haran will be based in AMG’s Sydney office and report to Hugh Cutler, Head of Global Distribution.
12/21/2017
Nuveen names new Hong Kong real estate MD
She will lead a team focusing upon opportunities in the largest, most transparent cities across Asia Pacific, selected for their long-term geographic drivers and growth trends.
12/21/2017
Australian Unity chair joins NAB
He will also sit on the MasterKey and Plum Investment Committee and the Risk and Audit Committee.
12/21/2017
Trio of hires at Lipman Karas
The firm, which has offices in London, Adelaide, and Hong Kong, specialises in commercial litigation and ADR
12/20/2017
Rothschild Poaches China Banker
She is to use her 20-plus year experience to advise clients on financial and strategic transactions.
12/20/2017
Super SA appoints new chief executive
Super SA is welcoming a new chief executive, joining from an $8 billion industry superannuation fund
12/20/2017
AMP Capital strengthens restructured equities team
AMP Capital is welcoming two new portfolio managers and an analyst to the business.
12/20/2017
Government Names Members of Tax Working Group
In November, Robertson announced the terms of reference for the group, which will come up with an interim report by September 2018
12/19/2017
White & Case’s Asia R&I head joins Ashurst in Hong Kong
Prior to that, he was the Head of Restructuring & Insolvency (Greater China) for Herbert Smith Freehills.
12/19/2017
Rabobank NZ names Todd Charteris as new CEO
The bank also runs online retail savings and deposits business RaboDirect.
12/19/2017
ABN Amro makes senior Hong Kong appointment
Simon Dodd has joined ABN Amro as head of project finance and country executive for Greater China.
12/19/2017
BTFG head of platforms departs
BT Financial Group's head of platforms has left the business.
12/19/2017
Former Paradice executive takes on chief operating role
A boutique Australian equities manager has appointed a new chief operating officer from Paradice Investment Management.