BlackRock versus MFS Meridian: Head-to-Head
This week FSA compares the BlackRock Global Funds – Emerging Markets fund and the MFS Meridian Funds – Emerging Markets Equity fund.
People Moves
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Klay Group names global head of wealth planning
Rohit Ganguli has been hired from EFG Bank for the role.
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UOB shuffles leadership roles in China and HK
Adaline Zheng is named CEO of UOB China and George Tung succeeds her as CEO of UOB Hong Kong Branch.
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IQ-EQ names head of asset owners for Apac
Wyn James is appointed to the newly created role.
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Aberdeen’s Kaloo steps down as Bots takes over as global head of equities
Meanwhile, deputy head of global emerging market equities Nick Robinson has been promoted.
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Aberdeen appoints head of private credit and fund finance
There are no changes to the leadership of the underlying investment teams.
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M&G expands Australia distribution team
Cameron Sinclair has been hired to lead the firm’s institutional distribution in Australia.
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RBC WM sets up global South Asia team
Three senior hires join the Singapore-based team.
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Schroders builds out wealth team with hiring of family office veteran
Schroders Wealth Management has hired Sharon Sim as head of business development, Asia.
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MSCI names Hanshin Lee as head of Korea client coverage
Lee reports to Ryoya Terasawa, head of North Asia client coverage.
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iCapital unveils leadership transition for its international business
Goldman Sachs veteran and tech builder Brooks Entwistle succeeds Marco Bizzozero.
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People Moves – May 2026
Here is a digest of significant wealth and asset management appointments, promotions and departures during the previous month.
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Eastspring Investments appoints new head of HK intermediary sales
Fanny Lee will focus on deepening Eastspring’s partnerships across private banks, wealth platforms and intermediaries.
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Ardian makes senior appointments
Mark Benedetti is promoted to co-chief executive officer.
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Vanguard hires BlackRock’s Marchioni as multi-asset head
Ursula Marchioni will join the European leadership team and report to Jon Cleborne.
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Manulife Hong Kong and Macau announces CEO succession
The firm has named Wilton Kee as chief executive officer, succeeding Patrick Graham.
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Columbia Threadneedle’s global CIO William Davies retires
William Davies has retired after 33 years at the firm.