Asia
Ashmore steps up operations in the Gulf
Ashmore appears to be stepping up its activity in the Middle East, with the appointment of its former Turkey chief executive to lead its efforts in Saudi Arabia.
Axa appoints two to Asia fixed income team
Axa Investment Managers has made two additions to its fixed income team in Asia, as it attempts to bolster its coverage of the region.
Manulife offers RMB
Manulife Asset Management (Taiwan) has introduced the country’s first RMB-hedged share class for a non-China focussed fund.
Lyxor launches LSE-listed China Ashares ETF
Lyxor has listed a China A-shares ETF on the London Stock Exchange in a bid to take advantage on increased investor appetite for the market.
Schroders brandCazenove
Following Schroders’ acquisition of Cazenove Capital last year, all of the UK fund manager’s private client business in Asia will come under the Cazenove brand name, according to Sandy Dudgeon, Cazenove’s managing director in Asia.