Asia
SJP Asia reports strong growth as global inflows rise 40%
Funds under management rose 28% at St James’s Place Asia in 2017, with the company reporting regional gross inflows and growing adviser numbers.
Eastspring commits to responsible investing
Eastspring Investments has strengthened its commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing after signing up to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).
Hong Kong budget targets major financial service growth
Hong Kong will make a major push to diversify its financial services and insurance industries through a HK$500m cash injection into bond market development, fintech, green finance and a training academy, the finance secretary outlined in the budget on Tuesday.
PEOPLE MOVES: JP Morgan, Rothschild, Julius Baer
JP Morgan’s head of UK funds leaves the firm to “pursue other opportunities”, the chairman of Rothschild Investment Bank prepares to pass the reins over to his son and Julius Baer makes an appointment to its Guernsey branch management board.
St James’s Place co-founder dies
One of the founders of St James’s Place, Mike Wilson, has died at the age of 74 following a battle with cancer.