The US fund house’s Asia chief and global chief operating officer has departed after a year-and-half in the role, along with a fixed income strategist.
Lindsay Wright, previously of Invesco, has joined BNY Mellon IM as the firm rebuilds after major cutbacks last year. It has also named a new Asia head of intermediaries.
Manulife AM replaces Singapore chief, BMO Global AM promotes Asia head, new board chair for NZ Super, CBRE creates Greater China role and TH Real Estate adds in research.
The difficulty of sourcing deals has led to greater collaboration among institutions, but a new study highlights recruitment challenges and lack of understanding in currency management.
There has been rising investor focus on integrating risk monitoring across traditional and alternative investments post-financial crisis, industry experts tell an AsianInvestor forum.
The firm has hired Lindsay Wright from Harvest Fund Management to run its institutional business as well as alternatives and investment solutions. It follows the appointment of Terry Pan.
Gerard Lee of Lion Global Investors expects Asian firms to follow Nikko’s lead and resort to acquisitions as shareholders become impatient with organic growth.
Following her recent move from New York to join the Chinese asset manager, Lindsay Wright has plans that include alternative investment acquisitions and mini-QFII business.