The Swiss banking group Syz is continuing its expansion in Asia by extending the operations of its Hong Kong office. In addition to alternative asset management, which has been available since January 2007, Syz will also promote and distribute its institutional asset management solutions and Oyster investment funds in the region. To reflect this new orientation, the Hong Kong-based entity will change its company name from 3A Asia to Syz & Co Asia, subject to regulatory approval. To carry through this new project, Daniel Ghirardi (pictured) will take on responsibility for the region as of September 2010.