Asian Investor - People Moves

AsianInvestor’s weekly roundup of job-hoppers, May 4

Fri, 04 May 2012 19:47:00 GMT

Neuberger Berman adds distribution directors, AllianzGI bags fixed income head in Singapore, Mercer transfers Hong Kong office leader and Citic Capital boosts its real estate team.

ING IM may seek new head of Asian debt after Chia exit

Thu, 03 May 2012 18:44:00 GMT

ING Investment Management says Patrick Chia will not be continuing with the firm, having been there just three months. It may look overseas for a replacement, in what is expected to be a trend.

Konyn sets out Asia expansion plan for start-up CCAM

Thu, 03 May 2012 08:40:00 GMT

Cathay Conning Asset Management’s new CEO, Mark Konyn, reveals his hiring and build-out plans, as well as why he took the job at the start-up.

Cathay Conning Asset Management hires Konyn as CEO

Wed, 02 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT

The joint-venture manager has appointed Mark Konyn to lead its strategic expansion across the region targeting institutional and insurance assets.

Fund manager Wang Yawei quits China AMC

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT

The nation’s largest asset manager confirms its most famous fund manager has resigned. Media are speculating about his future destination, which may lie outside China.

AsianInvestor’s weekly roundup of job-hoppers, April 27

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:11:00 GMT

BNY Mellon targets hires across the board, Morgan Stanley adds head of e-trading, HarbourVest installs head of China office, and Alvarez and Marsal appoints disputes director in Beijing.

MSCI appoints Korea office head from Samsung AM

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:40:00 GMT

Tae Jong Um is to run MSCI’s new office in Seoul and will look to tap pension funds, provide index solutions, and service broker-dealers and the fledgling hedge fund industry.

Mirae Asset names new CEO at HK manufacturing centre

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:40:00 GMT

The firm's international asset management arm reassigns the head of its global allocation division to run international investments out of Hong Kong. He promises emerging market product.

Barclays hires wealth management head from Nomura

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:40:00 GMT

Tsukasa Miyachi joins as a managing director to focus on Indonesia as one of a quartet of additions in Southeast Asia. The firm has over 100 private bankers covering Asia-Pacific.

AsianInvestor’s weekly roundup of job-hoppers, April 20

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:23:00 GMT

Amundi adds investment director, Citi appoints Asia-Pacific transaction services head, Credit Suisse rejigs in research, AMTD opens China centre, and Sarasin hires Asia credit head.

Allianz GI counsel on Dodd-Frank, Fatca and social media

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:40:00 GMT

Annette Wargon, global general counsel for Allianz Global Investors and RCM, considers the rising challenges of regulations such Dodd-Frank and the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.

Allianz GI counsels on Dodd-Frank, Fatca and social media

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:40:00 GMT

Annette Wargon, global general counsel for Allianz Global Investors and RCM, considers the rising challenges of regulations such Dodd-Frank and the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.

M&G building Asia presence, targets private banks

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:40:00 GMT

Regional head Andrew Hendry has been busy hiring in Singapore, and the UK fund house this week became incorporated in Hong Kong.

Southeast Asia head Liechti departs Coutts

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:40:00 GMT

Manfred Liechti has left after two years amid a restructuring. His responsibilities are given to Ranjit Khanna, while the firm aims to announce a regional head of products and services within two weeks.

Credit Suisse private banking appoints senior trio amid restructure

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:40:00 GMT

The firm hires Song Kun from Merrill Lynch as senior client partner and adds Jimmy Lee and Lee Chin Lit from Clariden Leu, while reorganising its internal structure to retain talent.

AsianInvestor's weekly roundup of job-hoppers, April 13

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:30:00 GMT

ABN Amro Private Banking, BNP Paribas Wealth Management and BNY Mellon all make senior hires.

Coutts boosts Asia products and services team

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:40:00 GMT

The UK private bank continues its rebuilding process in the region with three senior hires in Singapore.

Mercer to rebuild Asia wealth team after departures

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:40:00 GMT

The third and final member of the group’s Singapore-based wealth management consulting team left last week, but new hires are planned.

Chinatrust launches offshore private banking business

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:40:00 GMT

The Taiwanese firm has assembled an experienced management team in Singapore and aims to service the Chinese diaspora in particular.

KIC appoints ex-BoK exec for risk role

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:40:00 GMT

Hong Taeg-ki leaves Bank of Korea for Korea Investment Corporation.

Fubon AM replaces chairman after surprise resignation

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:40:00 GMT

The firm names Shi Gang to replace Thomas Tsao, with local media speculating that the latter's management style was in conflict with the parent company's corporate culture.

BlackRock names new transition management head

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:40:00 GMT

Another regional transition management boss moves on amid what some say is a quiet market for changes to portfolios.

Sarasin hires consulting head, Greater China RMs

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:40:00 GMT

The Swiss boutique appoints Timon Tam Hang from China Construction Bank to serve ultra wealthy out of Hong Kong. It also adds four Greater China RMs after team exit.

SFC bolsters committees with new appointments

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:40:00 GMT

The Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong announces a raft of changes, with new members joining its products advisory and investor education advisory committees, among others.

AsianInvestor’s weekly roundup of job-hoppers, Mar 30

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:03:00 GMT

BoCom International AM adds CIO, PineBridge hires Bahrain sovereign wealth fund chief, Robeco opens new Sydney office, AMP Capital scales up, and RG Investment Capital brings in COO.