Capital Group appoints APAC fixed income head

Capital Group Australia has announced the appointment of James Blair as head of fixed income investment services, Asia Pacific, effective January 2018.

In this role, Blair will be based in Singapore and will be responsible for managing fixed income distribution within the Asia Pacific region, providing strategic advice on asset allocation to clients and implementing fixed income offerings to Australian investors.

Blair joins from UBS Asset Management where he led the regional fixed income specialist team and managed the Australian fixed income investment strategy. Prior to this, he held roles with BlackRock, Fidelity and Aberdeen Asset Management.

Commenting on the appointment, Capital Group's senior vice president and head of Australia, Paul Hennessy said: "James' appointment is a key part of Capital Group's strategy in Australia to expand our investment offerings to Australian investors, in this case from our long-established fixed income capabilities."

"He brings to Capital Group clients 25 years' experience within the Australian and Asian fixed income sector, with robust analytical and research skills. This will enable us to provide clients with greater insight into portfolio management and diversification."