Vanguard appoints Asia Pacific CIO

Published by Industry Moves – 30th Jan 2019

Vanguard has announced the appointment of Kim Petersen to its Australian executive team as chief information officer, Asia Pacific.

Published by Asia Asset Management – 29th Jan 2019

Principal also named Pedro Borda as senior vice president and chief operating officer (COO) of its investment subsidiary, Principal International. He replaces Renee Schaff, who will become president of Principal Retirement and Income Solutions, the company’s pension unit, in March.

Published by Fund Selector Asia – 24th Jan 2019

Eastspring Investments chief executive officer Guy Strapp will leave the Singapore-based firm along with chief financial officer Ted Pull and chief operating officer Phil Stockwell.

Published by Franklin Templeton – 24th Jan 2019

Franklin Templeton Australia has announced the appointment of Manuel (Manny) Damianakis to the role of Head of Retail for the Australian market. Based in Sydney, Mr. Damianakis will be responsible for driving the firm’s retail strategy, focusing on the delivery of Franklin Templeton’s extensive range of investment capabilities to Financial Advisers in Australia and New Zealand. Reporting into Matthew Harrison, Managing Director for Franklin Templeton Australia, Mr. Damianakis will play a pivotal part in evolving the firm’s retail strategy and positioning for continued growth. He will also be a key member of the Australian executive team.