Credit Suisse Appoints Seasoned UBS Banker

Published by Pensions & Investments – 12th September 2016

Juliet Bullick was named global head of consultant relations at Fidelity International, said a spokeswoman.

The position is new. Ms. Bullick works with the firm’s institutional teams across the globe to meet the evolving needs of investment consultants, said the spokeswoman.

Published by Financial Standard – 12th Sep 2016

PIMCO will hire over 20 new professionals in sales and marketing, operations, legal and compliance roles to facilitate its Asia Pacific expansion.

Speaking to Financial Standard, PIMCO head of Asia Pacific Eric J. Mogelof said the region “continues to be an important growth engine for PIMCO. We manage assets for both institutional and wealth management clients, with more institutional assets at present but a rapidly growing individual investor base.”

Published by Finews Asia – 8th Sep 2016

Financial services group Manulife has announced a change at the top, with a new Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
Linda Mantia will commence her new role on October 3rd 2016, she will be a member of the Executive Committee and the global leadership team, and will lead approximately 7,100 people around the world, including in Asia’s wealth hubs.

Published by Hedge Week – Tuesday 6th September 2016

Lyxor Asset Management has appointed Laurent Renaud as chief executive in Japan, effective immediately. He replaces Toshiro Kubozono who has retired after nine years in the role.

Based in Tokyo, Renaud (pictured) reports to Lionel Paquin, chief executive officer of Lyxor Asset Management, and locally to Raphael Cheminat, group country head for Japan, Societe Generale.