The firm said it has hired BlackRock’s former vice president, Shane Teunissen, as senior institutional sales manager. Teunissen has more than 14 years of industry experience working across Australia and New Zealand. In addition to Teunissen’s appointment, the firm has named Ann-Marie Garry as sales associate. She joined Northern Trust following its acquisition of Bank […]
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RHB AM launches four ETFs in Malaysia
The four ETFs seek to track key global indices: the S&P 500 index, the Euro Stoxx 50, the Nikkei, and the MSCI EM Asia index.
BlackRock lists China A-share ETF
The iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF was listed on 13 April. It gives both institutional and retail investors access to China’s A-share equity market. The fund will invest in large and mid-cap companies and track the MSCI China A International Index. Despite the more accommodating nature of the A-shares market seen in the past […]
Fidelity taps BlackRock’s Gan for heading SE Asia private bank distribution
At BlackRock, Gan was director and head of retail segment, Singapore. During her 14 years stint, she has also worked with Schroders in senior sales role. She holds strong relationships with retail and private banks in Singapore, Fidelity said. “Our business has been demonstrating strong growth momentum over the past 18 months,” said Mike Nikou, […]
BlackRock appoints Izawa as Japan head
Izawa replaces Masato Degawa, who has decided to retire from the firm. Izawa’s appointment will be effective from 18 May. He will join BlackRock from Japan Post Bank, where he was president and chief executive for more than five years. Previously, he worked with Mitsui & Co for 38-years. The hiring reflects BlackRock’s deep […]
BlackRock sees downside for Chinese brokers
Chinese brokerage companies could face pressure on fee structures if banks are allowed to enter the brokerage business, according to BlackRock.
FSA reveals Singapore fund award winners
The Singapore winners of Fund Selector Asia’s first annual fund management awards were announced on 4 February at our awards luncheon, highlighted by Aberdeen and First State each winning in three categories.
BlackRock adds senior portfolio manager
BlackRock has appointed Christopher Hall as managing director of the Asia fundamental equities team.
Swiss equity funds hit on Swiss bank Franc move
The Swiss Central Bank’s exit from the euro peg was like “ripping the lid off a pressure cooker” when an intermediate solution would have been more sensible, said Simon Cox, investment strategist at BNY Mellon Investment Management.
BlackRock what to watch out for
An optimistic consensus about US-driven growth in 2015 seems to have formed across the industry, prompting BlackRock’s strategy guru to cite key potential risks in that picture.
