Published by Asia Asset Management – 14th May 2019
Hong Kong’s de facto central bank has issued the last four of eight virtual banking licences to a group of domestic and Chinese companies as it looks to facilitate financial innovation in the city.
Janus Henderson Investors has made a key appointment, with Suzanne Cain joining the team from 20 May as global head of distribution, as well as joining the manager’s executive committee.
It seems that barring a sudden policy reversal by local regulators, JPMAM will soon become the first foreign firm to own a majority stake in a China asset manager.
In a major restructuring announcement, Manulife is unifying its institutional, retail and retirement wealth and asset management businesses around the world under a single, new brand: Manulife Investment Management.
Two years after a mega merger, ASI is still light in Asia. Andrew Hendry, head of Apac distribution, explains growth plans in Apac, where he says the industry is starting to change dramatically.
The Swiss fund house is bringing in senior executives from rival TCW to fill two roles, rebuilding its client coverage after the recent departures of Amy Cho and Carmen Lai.
The firm has also rolled out an Islamic equity fund in Malaysia.
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