Sector developments and company hires

China

Han Kun has hired Li Huhuan as partner to the firm’s Shanghai office. Huhuan focuses his practice on asset securitization, insurance fund management, and mergers and acquisitions.  Prior to joining Han Kun, Huhuan practiced with several well-known PRC law firms for more than eleven years. 

Industry body rebrand

The Structured Finance Industry Group (SFIG) has relaunched as The Structured Finance Association (SFA). Coinciding with the name change, the association has launched a new website and a programme to promote the positive impact securitisation has on people’s lives and the economy.

US

CBRE has hired Justin Glasgow to its Washington office to the role of svp, debt and structured finance. He was previously cio of Kettler.