ING hires regional equities CIO

New tie-ups in Tohoku and Kansai highlight growing pressure on Japan's regional banks to defend deposits and cut costs.

In a special interview, AIA's group chief investment officer reflects on his career, how different crises have impacted Asia's financial sector, China's opening up and how investing is becoming more sophisticated.

Nicolas Vix, senior country officer for China, replaces Jean-François Deroche in Hong Kong.

Paul Armstrong moves from Hong Kong to Seoul to take up the new post.

SMBC, ING and Standard Chartered have helped provide the $300m financing for the project in Luzon, which will support the country's energy transition.

The US firm will invest in Japanese PE funds and direct co-investments.