Singapore
threadneedle hires marketing head in apac
Threadneedle Investments has poached in Hendersons Grace Chow for the role of head of marketing and communications for Asia Pacific as the fund house seek to expand its operations in Asia.
eastspring launches a bond fund in malaysia
Eastspring Investments Malaysia has launched a three-year close-ended income fund that aims to capture the best yield opportunities in multiple fixed income assets.
Asia plans to rival Europe with UCITS like regime
Singapore, Australia, Korea, New Zealand, the Philippines and Thailand have begun a joint consultation on the rules and regulations for operating the Asia Region Funds Passport, a framework which will look similar to recent UCITS legislation in Europe.
manulife am to strengthen singapore fixed
Manulife Asset Management has appointed Endre Pederson as senior managing director of its Singapore based Asian fixed income team, as it makes the country the hub for its ASEAN operations.
gic opens brazil office
GIC, Singapores sovereign wealth fund, has opened a new office in Brazil to focus on investment opportunities in Latin America.