Northern Trust weighs China options

Northern Trust Global Investments (NTGI) is considering a partnership in China as part of its strategy for regional expansion, says Barry Sagraves, London-based CEO responsible for all markets outside of North America. The firm's affiliated custody bank has a long history in Asia, while the global investment side has just established an office in Hong Kong under Thomas Benzmiller, who arrived in March from Chicago; plus an existing business in Japan under Kunihiko Nakao. NTGI speci…