In Hong Kong, the Canadian firm recently launched an actively-managed balanced fund that invests in ETFs, as management sets its sights on the wholesale market.
Author Archives: Francis Nikolai Acosta
Francis is editor for Fund Selector Asia, covering the asset and wealth management industry in Asia. He joined Last Word Media in November 2016 as a senior journalist and became deputy editor in 2019. Previously, he was a reporter at Ignites Asia, A Financial Times service, also covering the region's asset management industry. He has a Master's degree in journalism from The University of Hong Kong.
Lombard Odier hires Indosuez veteran
Sen Sui, who was Indosuez Wealth’s Asia head of wealth management, has joined Lombard Odier as Singapore-based managing director.
J Safra Sarasin sticks with US equities
The bank believes US company earnings will continue to grow despite the record length of the S&P’s bull run, according to Jan Amrit Poser, the bank’s chief strategist and head of sustainability.
Malaysia’s Aminvest names new CEO
Goh Wee Peng has replaced Maznah Mahbob as the CEO of the Kuala Lumpur-based asset management firm.
Barings and Bridgewater become RQFII holders
Additionally, in August, RQFII quota went to UBS Asset Management, according to records from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE).
JP Morgan AM creates APAC alts role
The firm believes there is increasing demand for the asset class from high net worth investors in Asia-Pacific.
Manulife eyes robo-advisor adoption
The Canadian firm believes it has an advantage with robo because it can tap its 26 million global customer base, 2.2 million of which are in Hong Kong.
In case you missed it (31 August 2018)
Capital Group announces Asia hires, as reported by Spy; StanChart PB poaches from DBS and BOS; Principal gains full ownership of India JV; Hong Konger operates unlicensed AM business, so did a Singaporean; and more…
Mason Group aims to expand Asia WM unit
As wealth management consolidation continues in Asia, Hong Kong-based Mason Group said it aims to acquire asset management firms in Asia-Pacific.
Another China ETF exits HK
GF International Investment Management has decided to delist its China-focused ETF in Hong Kong, according to records from the Hong Kong Exchange.
