Singapore Asset Manager Hires Veteran Researcher Amid Vietnam Market Reclassification
What happened
Kenno, a Singapore-based asset manager, appointed Chris Hunt as Chief Investment Officer effective October 14, 2026,. Hunt brings over 30 years of research and investment experience, having previously led teams for CIMB and HSBC. This appointment follows Vietnam's reclassification by FTSE Russell to Secondary Emerging Market status in September 2026, with index inclusion phased in through September 2027.
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Why it matters
Kenno views the change in Vietnam's market status, tracked by FTSE Russell, as an opportunity to broaden its international investor base. The hiring of a seasoned regional specialist supports Kenno's plans for expanding its product offerings and partnerships.
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Who's involved
- Chris HuntAppointed Chief Investment Officer at Kenno, a Singapore-based asset manager.
- FTSE RussellProvider that reclassified Vietnam's stock market status to Secondary Emerging Market.
- VietnamCountry whose stock market status was reclassified by FTSE Russell.
- SingaporeLocation of Kenno and Chris Hunt's base of operations.
- CIMBFormer employer of Chris Hunt.
- HSBCFormer employer of Chris Hunt.
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The entities involved
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Chris Hunt
researcher (ORCID 0000-0002-3395-2441)
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HSBC
British multinational bank
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FTSE Russell
British provider of stock market indices