Eaton Vance has appointed Robert White to head its Singapore-based subsidiary, Eaton Vance Management International (Asia).

White was previously from Banquo Credit Management, where he established the Singapore office to develop and manage institutional client and consultant relationships for the Asian region.

In his new role, he will be responsible for product management, business development, client service and investment analysis for the firm's Asian strategies. He reports to Niall Quinn, the managing director of Eaton Vance Management, and to Payson Swaffield, the chief income investment officer. He takes over from Walter Shulits, who is retiring in December.

Eaton Vance has $173.3 billion in assets, as at end-July.