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Four themes to support Asian growth
Mirae has identified four multi-year themes from the striking rise of the aspirational consumer across Asia that will drive growth in emerging markets.
People Moves | news 26 May 16
PEOPLE MOVES: Architas, Julius Baer, AllianzGI
Architas has named a Barclays managing director and chief investment officer as its new chief investment officer, while Julius Baer has added an executive director to its Guernsey team. AllianzGI is strengthening their alternatives pillar, with L&G bidding farewell to its chairman.
Alternatives | news 26 May 16
Ucits fund sales fall sharply in Q1, Efama data shows
Rock-bottom interest rates and plummeting consumer confidence saw a big drop in net sales of Ucits funds in the first quarter of the year, according to the latest figures published by the European Fund and Asset Management Association (Efama).
‘Explosive demand’ sees Arton Capital expand into Singapore
Global advisory firm Arton Capital has expanded into Singapore, setting up a new office in the city-state to cater for the “explosive demand” for investment advice from expats looking to gain second citizenship.
Middle East | news 26 May 16
AES picks Xplan software to automate its business
AES International has decided to implement the advice and wealth management platform Xplan, developed by Australian technology company IRESS, to help remove time-consuming manual processes across its business.