Asia
manulife poaches ubs global am asia ceo
Manulife has poached Kai Sotorp, UBS Global Asset Managements chief executive for the Asia Pacific region for a newly created role of executive vice president and global head of wealth and asset management.
Majority of HK Singapore affluent investors trust
The majority of affluent investors in Singapore and Hong Kong trust advice given by professional advisers when buying life insurance or wealth planning solutions, according to new research.
Nomura eyes China market with JV in Shanghai
Nomura Holdings is launching a joint venture in the Shanghai-based Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ) through which it will provide information on financial markets and products to local institutions.
Street wise Intermediary profile of Javelin Wealth
Lined on both sides by expensively restored and maintained 19th century shophouses, Amoy Street, on the northeast edge of Singapore’s Chinatown district, is the kind of picturesque, olde-worlde avenue so beloved of visitors to the otherwise mostly modern and bustling city-state.
Threadneedle bolsters product offering
Threadneedle Investments has launched a further two Asia-managed funds for the Singapore market.