In his new role, Naohiko Tabei will target the Japanese institutional market with an emphasis on banks and insurance companies.
Category: Rest of APAC
Survey: Investors give Japan high marks
Despite the uncertainty over the outcome of Abenomics, institutional investors are optimistic about structural reforms, according to a survey by BNY Mellon.
SSGA cuts Japanese, European equities to neutral
The downgrade follows expectations of limited further policy support in a negative rate environment, according to Thomas Poullaouec, managing director and head of strategy and research for Asia Pacific at State Street Global Advisors.
Korea Investment Corp names CIO
Shin-woo Kang previously served as the president and chief executive officer of Seoul-based Hanwha Asset Management.
Blackrock brings in Japan CIO
The firm has nabbed Takeshi Fukushima from GI Capital Management to serve as chief investment officer.
Fidelity remains bullish on Japan
Despite negative interest rates and doubts about Abenomics, Fidelity analysts single out Japan as the only market with improving prospects.
Australian mutual fund market tough to crack
Foreign fund managers seeking distribution in Australia face unique challenges, according to research firm Cerulli.
T. Rowe Price appoints new Japan chief
T. Rowe Price has hired Naoyuki Honda as country head for Japan.
China and Japan need structural reform – Bank of Singapore
Bank of Singapore chief economist Richard Jerram said while the Chinese and Japanese financial markets might respond well to short-term stimulus, there is too little focus on structural reform.
