Press

28 September 2018

Julius Baer and Nomura announce strategic partnership

Published by Hubbis – 28th Sep 2018

Julius Baer and Nomura announce the acquisition by Nomura of a 40 per cent shareholding in Julius Baer’s wholly owned subsidiary – Julius Baer Wealth Management Ltd. – which currently provides international wealth management services to Julius Baer’s high net worth client base in Japan. This new equity investment by Nomura represents a significant step forward for both firms’ strategic ambition for the Japanese market and will provide Julius Baer access to Nomura’s high net worth franchise.

28 September 2018

Schroders strengthens Wealth Management business in Asia

Published by Hubbis – 28th Sep 2018

Schroders Wealth Management have announced the appointment of Jason Huang, subject to regulatory approval, as Senior Relationship Manager. In this newly created role, Jason, who is based in Hong Kong and joined in August, will be responsible for building Schroders’ wealth management client base with Greater China clients with assets in Hong Kong. He will report to Robert Ridland, Portfolio Director, Schroders Wealth Management.

25 September 2018

Former JP Morgan senior executive joins NGS Super

Published by Money Management – 25th Sep 2018

Melissa Adam, former JP Morgan vice president, marketing and communications, has joined NGS Super as head of brand and marketing.

24 September 2018

Axa IM, Robeco score QDLP license

Published by Fund Selector Asia – 24th Sep 2018

Ten foreign managers have now received Qualified Domestic Limited Partnership (QDLP) licences after China revived the programme at the beginning of the year.

21 September 2018

UBS AM preps funds for MRF

Published by Fund Selector Asia – 21st Sep 2018

This week the regulator approved three Hong Kong-domiciled products, which are aimed at eventual sale to mainland investors via the Mutual Recognition of Funds scheme.

21 September 2018

Netwealth expands distribution team

Published by Money Management – 21st Sep 2018

Specialist platform provider Netwealth has announced the appointment of Sid Cavallaro to its senior distribution team in Sydney.

20 September 2018

SFC considers changes for MRF

Published by Fund Selector Asia – 20th Sep 2018

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) reveals discussions with the mainland regulator to relax the limit on overseas delegation.

20 September 2018

Manulife’s Hong Kong unit names Yvonne Sin as independent director

Published by Asia Asset Management – 20th Sep 2018

Manulife Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited has appointed pension veteran Yvonne Sin as independent director in a move to boost its pension and asset management business in Asia.

19 September 2018

Schroders and UOB AM join fund passport scheme

Published by Fund Selector Asia – 19th Sep 2018

Seven fund managers have joined the cross-border Asean Collective Investment Scheme since it opened in 2014.

18 September 2018

Capital Group appoints two senior executives for global relationship team

Published by Asia Asset Management – 18th Sep 2018

US asset manager Capital Group has hired two senior executives in Hong Kong and London for its global relationship team to support strategic partnerships with global financial institutions.