Coplestone joins DeAM
DeutscheAsset Management (DeAM) has appointed Clayton Coplestone as its head of distribution for Greater China, as well as head of the company’s Hong Kong business.
Based in Hong Kong, Coplestone is responsible for expanding the distribution of DeAM’s global and regional products to retail and institutional investors across Greater China. He is also responsible for building and managing DeAM’s Hong Kong business.
Coplestone reports directly to DeAM’s head of Asia Pacific and Middle East Ed Peter.
“Northern Asia is one of the hot spots of our region, and it requires a dedicated focus to capitalise on the growing opportunities in these markets,” Peter said.
“Clayton has a strong reputation for building successful investment management businesses in Asia, and he will be a tremendous addition to our growing team.”
Coplestone joins DeAM after having worked the past seven years for Credit Suisse, most recently as head of Asian (ex Japan) distribution based in Hong Kong. Prior to this, Coplestone was head of retail distribution in Australia for Credit Suisse.
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