Straus joins the private bank from Citigroup Private Bank, where he was the head of family offices and institutions for Asia-Pacific and covered key client relationships across the region.
Author Archives: Fund Selector Asia
Manulife hires Citigroup’s Liu as portfolio manager
Liu joined the four-member team from Citigroup and is responsible for the research, analysis and management of Hong Kong dollar and renminbi fixed income securities portfolios, the firm said. Liu replaces Ronald Chan, who now takes on the role of head of North Asia investments. Chan will drive the firm’s growth in North Asia, a […]
BlackRock appoints Izawa as Japan head
Izawa replaces Masato Degawa, who has decided to retire from the firm. Izawa’s appointment will be effective from 18 May. He will join BlackRock from Japan Post Bank, where he was president and chief executive for more than five years. Previously, he worked with Mitsui & Co for 38-years. The hiring reflects BlackRock’s deep […]
TIAA Henderson Real Estate appoints Asia-Pacific business development head
Carsten will be responsible for the development and implementation of investment products, the firm said. He will be based in Singapore and report to Chris Reilly, managing director in Asia-Pacific. “We see great opportunities in this region, both for investors and asset managers, due to compelling economic and demographic growth figures. We are excited to […]
Julius Baer appoints market head to expand India business
Soin is based in Singapore and reports to Rolf Schaerer, global market head Indian subcontinent and non-resident Indians.
StanChart’s Southeast Asia fund advisory head quits
According to media reports, Torsten Linke, the bank’s managing director and head of relationship management for Southeast Asia, has also quit. A spokeswoman for the bank confirmed Lee’s departure to Fund Selector Asia, but declined to comment on Linke. Lee joined the private bank in August 2011, according to her Linkedin profile. Lee’s previous roles included working […]
BlackRock lists China A share ETF
BlackRock is seeking to capitalise on the reforms in the Chinese market with the listing of its China A-share exchange-traded fund on the London Stock Exchange.
Franklin Templeton global equity fund in Malaysia
To address the growing investor base in Malaysia, Franklin Templeton Asset Management has launched a domestic feeder fund, which provides access to its global equity product.
Hong Kong equity funds in spotlight
Despite a record-setting, multi-day market rally, valuations of Hong Kong stocks are currently low relative to both global equity markets and to the Hong Kong market historical average, according to FE analytics.
Churning in Asia Cerulli
Typical product structures that offer superior liquidity and guaranteed returns are encouraging the practice of churning of investments in the Asian mutual fund industry, according to a new study by Cerulli Associates.
