Manulife Investment Management appoints two executives in Hong Kong office

This is part if its continued commitment to deepening its equity investment capabilities across Asia.

Manulife Investment Management has appointed two senior executives to base in Hong Kong to strengthen its investment capabilities in key strategic Asian equities markets.

Former portfolio executive June Chua has been appointed Head of Asian Equities, who will lead one of the largest equity teams in Asia, comprised of over 90 investment professionals across 10 markets, and oversee the execution of the investment process across the region.

“I am honored to join Manulife Investment Management and lead our Asian Equities team at a time when the region continues to play an increasingly important role in global portfolios. I look forward to working closely with our talented investment professionals across Asia to strengthen research collaboration and ensure disciplined execution,” said Chua.

Meanwhile, former State Street Global Vice President Markets Yuting Shao was appointed Senior Global Macro Strategist.

Shao will join the firm’s multi-asset Solutions team, responsible for developing macroeconomic strategic views, guiding the firm’s investment team in addressing evolving economic conditions and market risks, and inform these views to clients and media stakeholders.