GMO excludes China; Diversity is rushing to the exit; What is a boutique? Pictet is thinking about families; Sands Capital likes software; JP Morgan’s tech spend; Defense VCs spending and much more.

GMO excludes China; Diversity is rushing to the exit; What is a boutique? Pictet is thinking about families; Sands Capital likes software; JP Morgan’s tech spend; Defense VCs spending and much more.
The firms also agree a superannuation funds merger.
Asset managers shared their thoughts on how to position themselves amid higher inflation and slower global growth at the recent FSA Spotlight On: Equities event.
UBS selects new chairman; Artemis taps Fidelity; HSBC has new life chief; Haitong names investment strategist; Mercer hires two in Asia.
International investors should take advantage of recent weakness in Asian bond markets, according to Eastspring Investments.
HSBC AM appoints new global head of institutional business; Eastspring creates intermediary sales role in the US; Citi names new global head of PB; UK’s FCA steps up ESG focus with new hire; and more.
Aberdeen Standard expands Japan business; State Street creates role for its academic affiliate; Jack Lin joins MSCI’s executive committee; APAC family offices need succession planning; Phillip Capital launches an ETF in Singapore; Mercer and Morningstar team up; and more…
Mercer will be up against Morningstar and FE as it brings fund research and ratings previously only available to institutional clients to the general public in Asia.
Changes at Mornington and at Mirae; DBS PB focuses on tech; Mercer thinks lowly of multi-asset; Nexus exits; Lady luck; AI is not so bright; Teasing advisers and much, much more.
Mercer has made three senior appointments, which include two wealth leaders, for its wealth and investments business in the region, according to a statement from the firm.
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