Manulife Singapore has appointed Naveed Irshad as its president and chief executive.
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Nikko Asset Management receives RQFII license
Nikko Asset Management Asia has received a renminbi qualified foreign institutional investor (RQFII) license from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC).
Fullerton gets RQFII nod to invest in China market
Singapore-based Fullerton Fund Management has received a license to invest in China’s domestic securities market.
Neuberger Berman strengthens sales team in Asia
Neuberger Berman has strengthened its marketing and sales team in Asia as it looks to expand its operations in the region.
Manulife poaches UBS Global AM Asia CEO
Manulife has poached Kai Sotorp, UBS Global Asset Management’s chief executive for the Asia Pacific region for a newly created role of executive vice president and global head of wealth and asset management.
Nomura eyes China market with JV in Shanghai
Nomura Holdings is launching a joint venture in the Shanghai-based Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ) through which it will provide information on financial markets and products to local institutions.
Threadneedle bolsters product offering
Threadneedle Investments has launched a further two Asia-managed funds for the Singapore market.
Capital Group appoints Economos to ramp
Capital Group has appointed Andrew Economos as senior vice president, strategic solutions.
Julius Baer reports high Asia asset transfer
Julius Baer’s integration of the Merrill Lynch International Wealth Management business in Hong Kong and Singapore had a ‘very high asset transfer’ of over 80%, according to its four month interim statement today.
HK US conclude FATCA talks sign pact
Hong Kong and the United States have concluded their discussions on the implementation of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, with Hong Kong expected to sign a model 2 intergovernmental agreement later this year.
