HSBC Global Asset Management has added to its Asian equity capabilities. Sanjiv Duggal, currently investment director at HSBC Asset Management Singapore, has been appointed as head of Asia and Indian equities. He will move to Hong Kong, and will continue to manage the HGIF Indian Equity fund. Viresh Mehta, senior portfolio manager for the HGIF Indian Equity fund, will be appointed head of equities for HSBC Global Asset Management India Private, and will relocate to Mumbai.