Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) has named former Barclays banker Didier von Daeniken as its global head of private banking and wealth management, in its latest attempt to streamline its management structure.
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OMGI brings EM debt fund in house
Old Mutual Global Investors (OMGI) will bring its Emerging Market Debt Fund in house and has appointed head of emerging market debt, John Peta, to manage the fund.
New head for Credit Suisse AM Asia
The bank has appointed Michael Levin as head of asset management for Asia-Pacific, according to an internal memo seen by FSA.
The FSA Spy market buzz – 11 Dec 15
Horrible MPF funds; Blackrock a raging bull on ETFs; Eaton Vance innovating; Smart beta is fashionable; Beaujolais Nouveau meets high yield and much more.
Morningstar Asia fund reviews and re-ratings – November
A retiring fund manager impacts two Blackrock products, a JP Morgan vehicle gets upgraded, and a Templeton fund is taken down a notch, according to the research firm’s monthly review of funds available in Asia.
Hong Kong to hold financial advisers liable
Financial intermediaries in Hong Kong will be liable for client damages claims if it is found that they have sold or recommended a financial product that is not reasonably suitable.
BMO names head of AM in Asia
BMO Financial Group has named Ravi Sriskandarajan as managing director and head of BMO Global Asset Management in Asia-Pacific.
Report: HK must expand distribution channels
The concentration of fund distribution channels in the banking sector could hamper Hong Kong’s ambition of becoming the world’s leading fund distribution centre, according to an official report.
Manulife appoints two more in Asia
Manulife Asset Management continues hiring in the region by bringing over professionals from BNY Mellon and HSBC AM to fill two positions.
Looking back at January 2015 predictions
In January 2015, 10 investment-related predictions were made by Byron Wein, vice chairman of Blackstone Advisory Partners. How did he do?
