Goldman boosts Asian research team

Goldman Sachs has broadened its coverage of regional stocks, bringing three senior analysts to the firm as executive directors. With immediate effect, Helen Zhu, Jim Hung and Kenneth Whee will join Goldman and be based in Hong Kong, Taipei and Seoul respectively. Zhu arrives at the investment bankÆs Hong Kong offices as regional head of telecommunications research. She will take on the role from Jason Billings, who although still with Goldman, is planning to retire in the near term. Z…