Press

23 July 2018

Nikko AM launches SGD corporate bond ETF

Published by Fund Selector Asia – 23rd Jul 2018

Nikko Asset Management Asia has listed a corporate bond ETF in Singapore and the regulator MAS is reportedly a seed investor.

12 July 2018

Wisdomtree expands access to onshore China

Published by Fund Selector Asia – 12th Jul 2018

New York-based ETF provider Wisdomtree and JP Morgan Asset Management are among the latest recipients of China’s inbound quota schemes, according to latest records from the country’s State Administration (SAFE).

11 July 2018

Julius Baer Mulls Takeovers, Partnerships for Asian Growth

Published by Bloomberg – 11th Jul 2018

Julius Baer Group Ltd. plans to explore options such as acquisitions and partnerships as it seeks to expand its Asia-Pacific wealth management operations, its regional chief said.

10 July 2018

Columbia Threadneedle names new Asia-Europe equities manager

Published by Asia Asset Management – 10th Jul 2018

US-based Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) has appointed Ng Soo Nam to head the Asian equities, Europe, department effective October 1.

10 July 2018

Credit Suisse Beefs Up in North Asia

Published by Finews Asia – 10th Jul 2018

After recent departures Switzerland’s second-largest bank moved to fill senior positions in its Hong Kong and China wealth management business.

9 July 2018

Columbia Threadneedle rejigs equity team as head retires

Published by Asian Investor – 9th Jul 2018

A senior fund manager’s departure will herald increased responsibility for the Asian equities team led by Ng Soo Nam.

9 July 2018

UBS Takes Credit Suisse Desk Head

Published by Finews Asia – 9th Jul 2018

If more proof were needed that UBS’ Hong Kong teams are on a tear, hoovering up China clients domiciled in the territory, it comes in the form of another senior appointment for the business.

9 July 2018

People Digest: HSBC appoints Indonesia chief, StanChart names SG CEO

Published by Deal Street Asia – 9th Jul 2018

HSBC Private Banking has named Benedikt Maissen as its market head for Indonesia while Standard Chartered has appointed Patrick Lee as its CEO in Singapore.

6 July 2018

Invesco adopts multi-pronged strategy to raise China exposure

Published by Asia Asset Management – 6th Jul 2018

US asset management giant Invesco Ltd. is seeking to penetrate deeper into China with stronger collaboration between its Mainland joint-venture company and its wholly-owned onshore investment firm, according to a senior company official.

6 July 2018

Eastspring CIO shrugs off US-China trade war fears

Published by Asia Asset Management – 6th Jul 2018

As investors brace for the potential fall-out from the trade war between the US and China, at least one market participant believes the fears are overblown.