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Martin Currie Boosts Asia Expansion Plans With New Hire

Vanessa Doctor Asia Editor 10 September 2009

Martin Currie Boosts Asia Expansion Plans With New Hire

Chen Ee Fang has joined Martin Currie Investment Management as its new business development director for Asia.

Mr Chen, who came from Vanguard Investments, will be based in the firm's new Singapore office, which is set to open 1 October. In his new role, he will be responsible for client servicing and business development in Asia. He will take up his new post in 28 September.

The Edinburgh-headquartered investment house has for the past months been increasing its presence in the region. The company said in a statement that it will be using its Melbourne office as a base for the company to manage its Asian expansion plans.

The firm presently manages around $18 billion worth of assets, 40 per cent of which are in Asia.

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