Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

LGT Wealth Management expands investment and family advisory capabilities with four senior appointments

Arthur Bengasino and Tessa Volkmer join as Head of Investment Solutions and Head of Sustainable Investment respectively, while Alina Jeanes and Nicki Sallabank reinforce the firm’s family advisory capability as Specialist and Senior Specialist.

KGI names Michelle Shi as head & CIO of asset management

Shi is an alts specialist whao has joined from UBS Global Wealth Management

Nomura Asset Management Appoints Chief Investment Strategist

He brings extensive experience in translating complex market dynamics into actionable investment insights for financial advisors and institutional clients.

HSBC Private Bank appoints onshore Taiwan market head

HSBC promotes Edward Chiu to Taiwan market head.

UOB Private Bank Intensifies Greater China Expansion with Appointment of New Market Head

His dynamic leadership was instrumental in expanding the bank’s customer base, increasing assets under management and deposits while ensuring strict adherence to governance and compliance standards.

FAB Private Banking hires two in Singapore

The Abu Dhabi private bank has expanded its bench of bankers in the city-state.

Barclays Private Bank to Name India Diaspora Head in Singapore

Jha, serving gardening leave at Bank of Singapore Ltd., will start at the British bank in July in the city-state, said the people, who asked not to be named because the information is private.

Australian Unity hires from HESTA

My journey at HESTA has shaped my professional capabilities in ways I couldn't have imagined

CommBank appoints Professor Mary-Anne Williams as its first chief AI scientist

She joins CommBank from UNSW, where she is currently the Michael J Crouch Chair for Innovation, Founder and Lead of the UNSW Business AI Lab, and Deputy Director of the UNSW AI Institute.

FWD Group makes key hire for its high-net-worth business; Mark Bensman to join as Chief Officer, FWD High Net Worth

Mr Bensman holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Delaware.

UBS looks to solidify local footprint with new advisory lead

“In addition, he will play a pivotal role in driving solutions across our business divisions, ensuring that our clients benefit from a seamless and truly integrated OneUBS experience.”

Manus Costello Named Standard Chartered Group CFO

The bank also appointed Tanuj Kapilashrami as Group COO as it updates its senior leadership structure.

T. Rowe Price expands c-suite leadership roles

The US asset manager has named a new president and a new co-head of global investments.

Private Wealth Management Association Announces New Executive Committee Leadership

The appointments are effective from 15 May 2026 for a term of two years.

Citigroup Hires Three Dealmakers to Expand Financial Institutions Coverage

The hires are part of a broader push.

Standard Chartered PLC announces changes to its Board and Group Management Team

He will become interim GCFO with immediate effect.

Future Fund makes two new appointments

She has extensive experience in various leadership roles at Frontier Advisors.

UBS GWM appoints Australia advisory and sales head

Effective 1 July 2026, Wayne Gordon will relocate from Singapore to Sydney to take up the newly created role.

Channel Capital makes latest distribution hire with Victorian focus

Channel Capital has appointed a distribution director who previously worked at Lonsec and UBS to focus on the Victorian advice market.

HSBC AM’s head of Asia fixed income departs

Alfred Mui, HSBC AM’s head of Asia fixed income has left the firm to pursue other opportunities.

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