Eastspring unveils new HK chief

Fund house Eastspring Investments has confirmed the appointment of Au King Lun from Bank of China Hong Kong Asset Management as chief executive of its Hong Kong business. The appointment, revealed exclusively by AsianInvestor, will see Au take over what the company says is a newly created role to focus on setting the strategic direction of the unit in Hong Kong. Au will now be responsible for growing the Hong Kong operation, specifically as a gateway to cross-border activities w…