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Author Archives: Fund Selector Asia
HK fund selectors prefer multiasset class
Fund selectors in Hong Kong are betting on investments in multi-asset classes to boost returns in the current low yield environment.
Goldmine or minefield
With Europe and Japan turning a corner‚ investors are already looking for the next big contrarian play and commodities are being flagged as one sector worth assessing.
Manulife Holdings Berhad to buy Maakl Mutual
Manulife Holdings Berhad, the Malaysian arm of Canada’s Manulife Financial, has agreed to acquire MAAKL Mutual, a Malaysian unit trust company, from the MAA Group Berhad and other shareholders.
PWC proposes revamp of Singapore fund framework
Singapore should consider revamping the way its investment fund laws are structured, to permit different asset management industry sectors to offer more variety and thus cater to a broader range of clients, a new PwC white paper says.
BNY Mellon unveils Asia expansion plans
BNY Mellon has been approved for a capital markets services licence in Singapore and has unveiled a new, Tokyo-based Asia-Pacific capital markets business, as it looks to expand its investment capabilities in Asia.
Manulife Singapore CEO King HK regional role
Annette King, currently the president and chief executive officer of Manulife Singapore, has been named to take on a newly-created regional role, which will be based in Manulife’s regional offices in Hong Kong, International Adviser has learned.
Pinebridge investments appoints Tang Taiwan CIO
PineBridge Investments has named Joseph Tang senior vice president and chief investment officer of its Taiwan operation, succeeding Richard Kao.
Eastspring names Hoon to head sales in Malaysia
Eastspring Investments, the asset management arm of Prudential in Asia, has named Yap Siok Hoon to oversee sales and marketing in Malaysia.
SEC Thailand develop course for pf committees
The Securities and Exchange Commission Thailand, Association of Provident Fund (AOP) and Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC) have collaborated to develop an Accredited Provident Fund Committee Members Program (APC).
