Pioneer Investments announced three key appointments in Asia, marking a step towards strengthening its presence in the region.
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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.
Asia Pacific HNWI population grows 8.5% in 2014
The Asia-Pacific was the fastest growing region in 2014 for high-net-worth individuals, those with $1m investable assets.
Mercer makes senior appointments in Asia Pacific
Mercer, the global HR and financial services consulting firm, said it has appointed Francis Goh as country leader for Singapore, joining the company from Microsoft Consulting Services, where he held dual roles as GM, head of sales, and ASEAN market leader.
RWC Partners broadens EM offering
RWC Partners has broadened its emerging markets offering into the UCITS space with the unveiling of a long-only equities vehicle.
ANALYSIS: Nothing to fear from the ‘rise of robo-advice’
Journalists love conflict. It sells newspapers, gets people tuning in to radio and TV, and is the reason why we are so quick to frame something as a battle between two diametrically opposed sides.
Paulson: Alpha through M&A arbitrage
Having a toolkit broader than pure arbitrage and pure spread deals can add alpha throughout the cycle for merger arbitrage funds, said Lawrence Jones, managing director and head of Paulson Asia, an affiliate of Schroders.
Mirae hires four analysts in the US
Mirae Asset Global Investments has hired four analysts as the South Korean firm expands its global equity research team in the US.
The FSA Spy Market Buzz – 11 Sept 2015
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