Prudential appoints Chief Economist

Prudential's asset management arm, Eastspring Investments, has appointed Ray Farris as Chief Economist, a newly created role marking Prudential's first appointment to this position. Ray Farris will provide macroeconomic research and analysis to Prudential and Eastspring Investments, supporting investment and asset allocation decisions. Based in Singapore, he will report to Vis Nayar, Chief Investment Officer of Eastspring Investments.