Morgan Stanley to lead Asia investment sales from London

Morgan Stanley Investment Management intends for Asia institutional sales to be led by a newly hired executive based in London. This continues a shift to centralise MSIM sales, client service and other activities, while trimming regional layers of executives. The firm’s strategic decision to leave the retail funds space prompted its Asia CEO Blair Pickerell to leave for Nikko Asset Management. Sandra Lee, the number two there, has also resigned from MSIM as managing director in Hong K…