Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Changing of the guard as Macquarie welcomes new CEO

The result was primarily driven by the gain on sale of aircraft leasing and finance company Macquarie AirFinance, partially offset by lower performance fees due to the timing of asset realisations.

Lazard Asset Management Appoints Angela Jin as Asia ex-Japan Distribution Head

Before that, she spent eight years at PIMCO, most recently as Head of Private Banking, where she developed the firm's wealth management business in North Asia.

Succession appoints Sally Humphris to strengthen wealth management expertise

In her new role, Humphris will support Succession’s continued growth.

Aequitas hires from Vanguard again

The business also welcomed a former Vanguard senior consultant to the role of principal asset consultant in May

State Street names new APAC investment lead

From mature markets under structural evolution like Japan and Australia to high-growth Asian economies

Citi hires from HSBC for newly created global trade role

At Citi, based in London, she will report to Adoniro Cestari, head of trade and working capital solutions, and Saurabh R Gupta, head of CCB sales, services.

Australian Unity appoints deputy chair

Gordon Ballantyne has taken up the role following the retirement of Melinda Cilento

Syfe Appoints Jaclyn Kaur as Head of Wealth Advisory in Singapore

The appointment comes as Syfe manages SGD20 billion in assets across Asia-Pacific.

ANZ strengthens frontline business banking workforce with first Banker Academy graduates

The Banker Academy programs will now be significantly scaled up across 2027 to meet this strategic objective, building banker capability from entry-level roles through to senior relationship management.

Shasha Slaughter named VP of Marketing, South Asia, at HSBC Private Bank

Effective October 2026, Slaughter will lead regional marketing strategy, communications, campaigns and client engagement

CFS revamps exec team, targeting HNW and wholesale segments

Michelle Krig has been appointed head of private wealth at Colonial First State while distribution group executive Bryce Quirk will leave in December.

Krisumi Corporation Appoints Tomy Thomas as Chief Human Resources Officer

The appointment marks Thomas’s return to Krisumi Corporation, where he previously spent more than nine years in senior human resources leadership positions.

State Super farewells investment strategy chief

Keri Pratt will retire on November 3, wrapping up her career in financial services spanning over 40 years.

Syfe appoints Jaclyn Kaur as head of wealth advisory Singapore

She has also worked at ANZ Private Bank, Crédit Agricole and Guotai Junan.

Nikhil Singhal Appointed Country Head of Wealth at Aditya Birla Capital

In this role, he led teams across India, the UAE and other markets, driving the NRI business and supporting domestic HNW clients with international wealth and banking requirements.

Bank of Singapore names two new relationship managers in Dubai

The new relationship managers in Dubai are Yasser Soliman and Amit Bhasin.

Citibank Appoints Country Officer Korea

He was nominated as the final candidate for the country leadership role on September 22.

FAAA appoints new board members

Natallia Smith and Pedro Marin Ramirez were elected for a three-year term and will be formally appointed at the FAAA annual general meeting (AGM) on November 23.

Pallas Capital hires from Qualitas

His remit includes developing new partnerships, strengthening existing relationships and raising discretionary capital.

Eastspring Investments Appoints Azril Ikram as Head of Digital Proposition and Distribution

Newly created role strengthens Eastspring’s digital proposition and distribution capabilities across Asia

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