Galloping into the Year of the Fire Horse, the race continues among private banks and asset managers to see who can distribute the most spectacular red packets to clients. More than just traditional gifts for family and friends, these laisee, or hongbao, have morphed into cult collectables, often trading on secondary markets for prices that rival the currency inside. Horses […]

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This is a sponsored article from Vontobel. The prospect of multiple rate cuts has driven a sharp rally in US Treasuries, but the case for increasing duration in fixed income is not compelling. Key takeaways US Treasury (UST) yields have been volatile in 2025 as markets continually reassess concerns surrounding tariffs, inflation and growth. Amid the price swings, the more […]

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Swiss-based investment manager Vontobel Asset Management (Vontobel AM) has announced the appointment of a new South Korean head to expand its client coverage in Asia Pacific, the firm said on Tuesday. Yong Duk Kim will take on the post of head of South Korea, responsible for coordinating and managing relationships with investors in the region. He will be based in […]

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A veteran of Lombard Odier in Hong Kong has resurfaced at Vontobel. Jean-Louis Nakamura will replace Hans Speich, who is retiring, as head of the Swiss fund house’s sustainable equities boutique, which has CHF15 billion in AUM and a team of 35 professionals in Zurich, Milan, and Hong Kong. It offers solutions in sustainable emerging market equities, Swiss equities, impact […]

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Vontobel Asset Management (Vontobel AM) has appointed a new Asia head to support clients in the region, according to a Tuesday statement. Lee Wei Kai, the new Asia head, is taking over the role from Ulrich Behm, who will lead Vontobel AM’s intermediary and partnerships channels in Switzerland. Lee brings 18 years of industry experience and a track record in […]

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Benny Gay, Head, Intermediary Client Asia, Vontobel Asset Management discusses the asset manager’s approach towards achieving a positive environmental impact alongside financial returns  and why investors in Asia should consider having impact investing as part of their portfolios.

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Chinese regulators may have taken a more ‘assertive’ stance towards different sectors, but as far as the financial sector is concerned, they have speeded up approvals of foreign investor participation in the onshore market, seemingly wanting to strike a balance between attracting foreign funds and ensuring a more inclusive economic growth. Spanning across the education, healthcare and real-estate sectors — […]

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Vontobel Asset Management has opened its Tokyo office and appointed the country head. Goji Yoshino has been named as the country head of Japan. He will be responsible for managing relationships with financial institutions, consultants, and developing new distribution partnerships. He joins Vontobel from BlueBay Asset Management, where he was head of institutional sales, responsible for covering financial institutions, public […]

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