If any further evidence was needed of the long-term direction for global financial markets, one need look no further than Aberdeen Asset Management’s announcement that it has been granted a business licence to operate in China.
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SFC appoints Garrett as interim head of enforcement
The Securities and Futures Commission has appointed Maureen Garrett, deputy chief counsel of the SFC, as the interim head of enforcement.
Old Mutual Global Investors expands fund range in HK
Old Mutual Global Investors has expanded its fund range by adding the North American Equity and the Europe (ex UK) Smaller Companies strategies to its shelf.
M&G Investments: Hendry to step down by Q4 2015
M&G Investments has confirmed that Andrew Hendry, the firm’s managing director of Asia, will be stepping down from his position by the end of this year.
Report: Aberdeen plans China operation
Aberdeen Asset Management looks set to become the first UK fund manager to become licensed to operate in China, as a deal with Beijing authorities is expected to complete this week.
The FSA Spy market buzz 18 Sept 15
Pandan cakes at UBS; speculation about FundSmith; changes at OMGI; DBS dislikes commodities; HSBC loves London; advertising from Investec, BlackRock, Vanguard and others; whisky-sozzeled thoughts on F1, and much more.
OMGI beefs up Asian equities team
Old Mutual Global Investors (OMGI) announced this week that it has appointed Oliver Lee as investment director for Asian equities.
Pioneer unveils key appointments in Asia
Pioneer Investments announced three key appointments in Asia, marking a step towards strengthening its presence in the region.
Maybank hopes to build discretionary services
Malaysia’s Maybank is aiming for a soft launch of its discretionary portfolio management service in Singapore by the end of this year, Ang Mui Koon, senior director of discretionary services, confirmed in an interview with Fund Selector Asia.
Nikko AM unveils Asia equity UCITS fund
Japan-based fund house Nikko Asset Management has launched a Luxembourg-domiciled Asia equity strategy for European investors as it continues to grow its range of UCITS funds.
