Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

1291 Group Appoints Shawn Parker as Dubai Head of Sales

He specialises in universal life insurance and estate planning solutions for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families, with a focus on cross-border planning across the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe.

Blue Owl hires ex-Barclays banker as Japan business co-head

He will share the role of Japan representative with Yoichi Nakamura, who is head of private wealth in the country.

M&G hires experienced distribution expert for Taiwan

He brings nearly two decades of experience across investment management, distribution and business leadership in Taiwan, Hong Kong and mainland China.

Citibank Korea CEO Yoo Myung-soon to Step Down in October

Yoo took office as Citibank Korea's CEO in October 2020 and successfully secured a second term in 2023, serving two terms.

State Super names former super chief as chair

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said Dwyer's appointment would add significant governance and investment expertise to State Super.

Sean Coughlan to Step Down as Managing Director of Trident Trust Singapore

During his tenure, he contributed to the growth of the firm’s Singapore business, strengthened its operations and helped develop relationships across its client and intermediary network.

Citigroup taps Cristina Mascanzoni as Australia, New Zealand technology lead

Last ⁠week, Citi hired five managing directors for its technology investment ⁠banking in the U.S.

WRISE Group Unveils WRISE AI Labs and Appoints Dr. Jeffrey Wu as Group Chief Scientist to Accelerate AI-Native Wealth Management

WRISE’s initial HKD30 million investment accelerates WRISE AI Labs while the appointment of Dr. Jeffrey Wu as Group Chief Scientist and a strategic collaboration with Panorama reinforces the Group’s long-term AI-native wealth management strate

SuMi TRUST AM appoints Shin Sawada as Managing Director of EMEA business in London

Shin has succeeded Hiroki Moritani as Managing Director of the firm's London-based EMEA business.

Standard Chartered sees exit of several top wealth executives in India

Standard Chartered Plc. has seen several senior executive departures from its Indian operations as the lender reorganizes its wealth business and shifts away from mass-market retail banking.

Bank of Singapore Strengthens Alternatives Business

The appointment comes as private banks across Asia expand their alternatives capabilities amid growing client demand for portfolio diversification and uncorrelated returns.

MSIM hires former global CIO of HSBC Insurance

Mark Wang has joined Morgan Stanley Investment Management as insurance solutions strategist.

Societe Generale Hires UOB Veteran

In his new role, Chia will oversee the development of the bank’s accounts receivable and accounts payable solutions across Asia Pacific.

RBC Wealth Management Bolsters Asia Expansion

The appointments come as international wealth managers continue to invest heavily in Asia, where rising private wealth, entrepreneurial capital and cross-border family office structures are driving demand for sophisticated advisory services.

Former Platinum CEO takes up new leadership role

Former Platinum chief executive Jeff Peters has taken up a new role as head of a $6.7 billion Australian fund boutique.

Barclays Private Bank Names Nikhil Jha to Lead NRI Franchise in Singapore

Jha joins from Bank of Singapore, where he was a team head managing international client portfolios. H

TEAM appoints wealth manager to serve Singapore’s domestic market

Firm opens up global investment capability to Singaporean clients

Lina Lim to leave HSBC Private Bank

Allen Chiu, head of discretionary and funds specialists, Hong Kong, will cover Lim’s role on an interim basis.

Macquarie appoints long-time executive Greg Ward as new CEO

He will take over from Shemara Wikramanayake, who has served as chief executive for eight years and worked at the Australian investment bank for almost four decades.

Barclays Private Bank bolsters investment management team in Singapore

Barclays Private Bank has strengthened its investment management team in Singapore with the hire of a former Nomura executive.

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