Deutsche names Asia agency sec-lending head, Citi appoints Asia commercial bank head, Axa IM adds in distribution, Alvarez & Marsal adds two directors in Beijing.
Asia CIO Paul Chan acknowledges China's structural slowdown, but points to gaming figures in Macau and other segments as proof that consumer sentiment is alive and kicking.
The recent falls in Asean stock markets have created a tremendous buying opportunity, says investment director Abdul Jalil Rasheed, but further falls could be coming.
The Indian firm introduces Religare Invesco AMC after Invesco's acquisition of a 49% stake is completed. The JV is led by Saurabh Nanavati, as Invesco management join the boards.
SSgA gains approval to allow MPF scheme providers to invest in its gold-backed ETF, just as the price of bullion sinks. Also, Invesco launches a CNH bond fund for its MPF platform.