Dimensional to build Asia intermediaries business

Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) sells most of its products globally via intermediaries, but in Asia has largely focused on institutional clients. Now the US systematic asset manager is moving to expand its distribution in the region through financial advisers and private banks. To that end, it is registering eight mutual funds in Singapore and has relocated regional director Joel Teasdel to the city-state. “Registering Ucits funds as well as bringing Joel on board in Singapore wil…