Asia

Asia | 8 Jan 16

Luxembourg and Philadelphia headquartered Lombard International is to open offices in Hong Kong and Singapore as a “significant” next step in its global expansion plans, under a new chief executive for the Asia region.

Asia | 8 Jan 16

As Matthews Asia launches an Asia ex Japan Dividend Fund, chief investment officer and portfolio manager Robert Horrocks dispels headline fears over the future of economic growth in China.

Alternatives | 6 Jan 16

BNP Paribas Investment Partners, the asset management arm of BNP Paribas, and Asia-focused alternative investment firm Orion Partners have announced a strategic partnership.

Asia | 6 Jan 16

Barclays is expected to announce further job losses in its Asia investment banking sector, with corporate finance and advisory staff in South Korea and Taiwan and equities sales and research staff across the region also under the cosh, according to Reuters.

Asia | 5 Jan 16

The Swiss-based private bank will purchase a $17.5m stake in Jupai, a US-listed Chinese wealth manager.