DWS hires head of alternatives client coverage for Apac
DWS has appointed a former LaSalle IM executive as head of alternatives client coverage for Apac.
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DWS hires head of alternatives client coverage for Apac
DWS has appointed a former LaSalle IM executive as head of alternatives client coverage for Apac.
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Goldman Sachs AM hires JPMAM exec as co-head of client solutions group in Apac
Goldman Sachs Asset Management has hired James Peagam to deepen the firm’s client relationships and scale its team across Asia Pacific.
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People Moves – June 2026
Here is a digest of significant wealth and asset management appointments, promotions and departures during the previous month.
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PWMA: HK sees further growth in private banking
AUM for the private banking and private wealth management segment increased by 24% year-on-year.
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State Street expands partnership with Korea’s NPS for global equities and alternatives
The renewed partnership will see State Street provide back- and middle-office services for the global equity and alternatives portfolios of Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS).
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Acadian AM bolsers Asia push with hires from Lombard Odier, Dimensional and State Street
Acadian Asset Management has announced three new hires to its Singapore-based distribution and investment team in Asia.
Asset class in focus
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DWS hires head of alternatives client coverage for Apac
DWS has appointed a former LaSalle IM executive as head of alternatives client coverage for Apac.
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State Street expands partnership with Korea’s NPS for global equities and alternatives
The renewed partnership will see State Street provide back- and middle-office services for the global equity and alternatives portfolios of Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS).
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Fidelity International: Beware of shifting equity bond correlations
Investors should prepare for more bouts of positively correlated equity and bond moves, according to Matthew Quaife, global head of multi asset investment management at Fidelity International.
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Temasek-backed Clifford Capital raises $345m for blended finance fund
Clifford Capital has raised $345m in aggregate commitments for energy transition related infrastructure investments.
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Aviva Investors launches three fixed income funds
The launches reflect the evolution of fixed income from a purely defensive allocation, according to the team.
The Gatekeepers
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Lombard Odier’s Jack Siu backs convertibles for protection and performance
Lombard Odier’s “total wealth approach” also includes private market exposure, the firm’s head of discretionary portfolio management, Asia, Jack Siu, tells FSA.
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BNP Paribas WM’s Adrien Lalau: A personalised approach is essential
Building strong relationships with clients is crucial to providing tailored recommendations, says Adrien Lalau, head of investment funds advisory, Asia at BNP Paribas Wealth Management
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Union Bancaire Privée’s YT Kum: The market is well suited to hedge funds and systematic strategies
UBP’s head of managed solutions advisory, North Asia, tells FSA why it is not a coincidence that traditional asset managers are now promoting their systematic strategies.
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Morgan Stanley’s Christina Au-Yeung: Avoid market complacency and unintended concentration
Wealth management is similar to being a family doctor, says Morgan Stanley PWM Asia’s Christina Au-Yeung.
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HSBC’s Lina Lim: Art and finance are complementary disciplines
It is essential to keep pace with the rapid evolution of wealth management, says HSBC’s head of funds and discretionary, Lina Lim.
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Pictet WM’s Karen Tan: Hedging downside risk is a priority
Active ETFs leveraging on AI provide opportunities for beta-plus returns, says Karen Tan, executive director, fund solutions lead, Asia at Pictet Wealth Management.
Research
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Top Trumps: Energy equities – 2 July 2026
This week, FSA compares two energy equity funds: BlackRock World Energy and Guinness Global Energy.
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