Azimut has set up new operating unit in China, Reuters reports. Hong Kong-based AZ Investment Management will offer advisory services to Chinese banks, trust firms and securities houses in designing products targeting wealthy individuals and institutions through its Shanghai division.

The Italian asset manager has launched the division in a joint venture with CMT Holdings, adds Citywire. AZ Investment will launch its first product in China in partnership with a local bank later this year.

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