Netherlands-headquartered Robeco Group has unveiled its strategy to set up full-scale operations and expand its asset management business in Japan.
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PineBridge Japan names deputy president
PineBridge Investments has appointed Kikuo Shirose to the new role of deputy president of Japan business.
Pictet beefs up on energy stocks
The energy sector presents a buying opportunity as geopolitical risks remain high while energy stock valuations are relatively low, according to Pictet Asset Management.
Asian pension fund declines
Depreciation of the Japanese yen and a bias toward Asian equities were factors in the decline of Asian pension fund assets last year.
Eastspring hires new Japan CEO
Eastspring Investments has appointed Tsukasa Sekizaki as president and CEO of Eastspring Investments Japan. Sekizaki will replace Koji Wada, who resigned earlier this month to pursue other opportunities.
Look beyond Japan’s economy says EFGAM
Japan’s economy should be separated from the market outlook and Japanese equities appear fairly valued relative to their history, according to Daniel Murray chief economist and global head of research at EFG Asset Management.

BNY Mellon hires new Japan country executive
BNY Mellon has appointed Douglas Hymas as country executive for Japan and general manager of the company’s Tokyo branch.
Nomura Asset Management opens in Dubai
Nomura Asset Management has opened an office in the Dubai International Financial Centre, its first in the Middle East.

Thai regulator Japan FSA deepen fin coop
The Thai capital market regulator has entered into a collaboration with Japan’s Financial Service Agency that will strengthen cross-border business opportunities between the two countries and also enable more investment choices for investors.
Hwang unveils Malaysia maiden Japan fund
Malaysia’s Hwang Investment Management has launched a new fund that will tap the opportunities in the Japanese market.