Manulife Appoints June Chua as Head of Asian Equities.

Manulife Investment Management has appointed June Chua as Head of Asian Equities, effective August 4. Based in Hong Kong, Chua will also serve as Head of Asian Equity Research, coordinating research coverage and resources across the region. This move aims to strengthen Manulife's presence in the Asian market and enhance its research capabilities in the region.

Manulife Investment Management has announced the appointment of June Chua as Head of Asian Equities, effective August 4. Based in Hong Kong, Chua will also serve as Head of Asian Equity Research, coordinating research coverage and resources across the region. This move aims to strengthen Manulife's presence in the Asian market and enhance its research capabilities in the region [1].

June Chua brings over 25 years of investment experience, including expertise in Asia ex-Japan and Asia Frontier equities. Prior to joining Manulife Investment Management, she held senior portfolio management roles at Pinebridge Investments, Sumitomo Asset Management, and Crosby Wealth Management. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President, Head of Asia and Emerging Markets Equities at Lombard Odier, where she led the firm's regional equity strategies [1].

Chua will lead one of the largest equity teams in the region, comprising more than 90 investment professionals across 10 markets. She will oversee investment process execution across Asia, with specific oversight in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Her appointment highlights Manulife's continued growth in Asia, where the firm currently oversees over US$241 billion in AUM across Asia equity strategies [1].

In addition to Chua's appointment, Manulife Investment Management has also announced the hiring of Yuting Shao as Senior Global Macro Strategist, effective immediately. Based in Hong Kong, Shao will be responsible for developing macroeconomic strategy views that will inform the firm's investment teams, supporting their ability to navigate evolving economic conditions and market risks. She will also be responsible for articulating these views to clients and media stakeholders [1].

Shao brings over eight years of experience in the role, including positions at State Street Global Markets, the International Monetary Fund, and the Institute of International Finance. Her appointment underscores Manulife's commitment to delivering thoughtful, research-driven perspectives to its clients in today's dynamic market environment [1].

These appointments reflect Manulife Investment Management's ongoing commitment to deepening its equity investment capabilities across Asia, a region that plays a critical role in today's equity markets and in the firm's long-term investment strategy [1].

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[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/manulife-investment-management-deepens-commitment-to-asia-with-appointments-of-june-chua-as-head-of-asian-equities-and-yuting-shao-as--senior-global-macro-strategist-302524588.html