Wells Fargo Asset Management’s mission is to give more clients access to its products. Managing director Ludger Peters is working hard to accomplish that.
Author Archives: Mark Battersby
Mark Battersby is head of content research and development at Last Word. Mark joined Last Word in February 2012, having previously worked at Citywire, Interactive Investor International, and FT Business.
VAM funds to enter Hong Kong next year
VAM Funds has Hong Kong next in its sights, with the aim of entering this key Asian market during the course of next year.
Pioneer wins Taiwan distributor licence
Pioneer Investments has gained a licence to do business directly with distributors in Taiwan.
Malaysia UAE central bankers sign pact
The central banks of Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates have today signed an agreement to encourage closer economic ties between the two countries, including in the area of Islamic finance.
Fund Manager Profile of Mark Mobius
Veteran fund manager Mark Mobius must be one of the most travelled people on the planet, clocking up over 250 days a year on the move, aged 74, and he shows no signs of slowing down.
Singapore swing fund manager profile of Hugh Young
Aberdeen’s move to Singapore in 1992 was questioned by other industry players at the time, but Hugh Young’s long-term strategy is paying off. The jurisdiction has opened up considerably and business is better than he ever expected.
Fund distributor with BlackRock
Partnering with other platforms and offering funds and services locally is absolutely key, says BlackRock’s managing director head of EMEA retail business, Alex Hoctor-Duncan.
Distributor with Schroder IM
Distributing some 600 funds in 27 countries, Schroder IM has spent time and effort ensuring its local-level operations are suitable for clients’ needs. Carlo Trabattoni explains the company’s strategy
Singapore based Eastspring sets up London office
Eastspring Investments, the Asia asset management arm of Prudential, has opened a UK office aimed at targeting Asia investment expertise to prospective UK and European investors.
Barings buys Sei Asset Korea Co
Baring Asset Management has boosted its assets under management by around $7.4bn through the acquisition of independent asset manager SEI Asset Korea Co (SEIAK).
