Lawrence Tse, head of distribution, Pictet Asset Management
Based in Hong Kong, Tse will help manage fund distribution, nurture client relationships and develop distribution partnerships in Asia, excluding Taiwan. 'He offers years of fund distribution, asset management, and marketing experience, and an in-depth knowledge of the industry ... and potential of the region,' says Amy Cho, managing director and regional head of business development, Asia-Pacific.
Rajeev De Mello, head of Asian fixed income, Schroders
From July, Singapore-based De Mello will oversee Schroders' Asia ex-Australia fixed income investment teams, which include professionals in Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Jakarta, Seoul and Taipei. '[De Mello] brings to us a great combination of team management skills and a demonstrated ability to consistently deliver superior investment performance as a portfolio manager,' says Karl Dasher, global head of fixed income at Schroders.
Amanda Turnill, partner, DLA Piper Australia
The life sciences and pharmaceutical lawyer joins the litigation and regulatory practice in Sydney. She brings commercial litigation, regulatory and dispute resolution experience from a 20-year career in Australia and Britain. '[Turnill's] appointment demonstrates how we are able to attract high quality lateral hires for the benefit of our clients and our firm,' says Alastair Da Costa, Asia-Pacific managing director.