Rupert Walker, Author at Fund Selector Asia

DWS names global CIO

The German asset manager is combining its chief investment office and its global portfolio management unit.

Rate cuts and higher growth are among factors supporting continued performance.

The transaction is expected to close by mid-2025.

The agreement is intended to strengthen China’s gold supply chain with Asean.

Meanwhile, Kathryn Langridge, head of EM equities, will retire next year.

The resilience of Asian domestic economies could withstand higher trade tariffs, say market strategists.

Yet, survey respondents recognise future impacts on economic activity and migration patterns.

The new head has experience in the Korean corporate sector.

BlackRock taps the former Korea head of Morgan Stanley Investment Managment.

Ivy Fung has been appointed managing director and team lead, based in the Hong Kong office.