Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Colonial First State leadership team update

Bryce Quirk has been appointed as Chief Distribution Officer to reflect the business’s focus on being more responsive to licensees’ and advisers’ evolving needs and the services CFS provides.

AIA appoints chair

Damien Mu, AIA Australia chief executive, said the insurer was pleased to have its deputy chair take the role.

ECP expands investment team

Based in Sydney, Warton’s appointment brought the number of investment team members to seven.

Wavestone co-founder departs after 15 years

The Dynamic fund was the winner in the Long/Short Equities category at last year’s Money Management Fund Manager of the Year awards.

Cbus hires from APRA

Hebrings particularly strong expertise in currency, asset allocation process design, risk management, and overlay management.

HESTA chief investment officer Sonya Sawtell-Rickson said his recruitment supports the fund's investment strategy, which is prioritising the internalisation of its Australian equities function followed by fixed interest and cash.

SuperConcepts appoints chief executive

"I appreciate that the SuperConcepts business has undergone a period of significant change over the last few years,"

ACSA chief executive steps down

Brown said he was proud of his contribution to the association and believes ACSA is well-positioned to continue its role as the voice of custody and the administration sector.

Crestone appoints six HNW advisers

The new appointments bring the firm’s total national adviser base to 91.

St James House PLC appoints new Chief Executive Officer

This has resulted in the arrangement of client investments across a range of sectors from real estate, hospitality, film, television and fintech.

Citi Singapore Appoints Senior Execs

The moves signal our commitment to develop local talent, provide opportunities for personal and professional growth across our global network

Vistra appoints South East Asian MD

She joined Vistra in 2014

Malaysia’s EPF ex-CEO Alizakri Alias named chairman of venture capital firm Mavcap

The pension fund’s investment assets grew from 841.94 billion ringgit (US$208.52 billion) in 2018 to 998 billion ringgit as of end-2020.

Phil Kewin takes on new role

"Philip has a long track record of successful leadership in a number of key positions in financial services."

Barclays Nets Ex-UBS Private Banker in Singapore

Enhancing access to our private bank capabilities in Singapore aligns to our existing strategy of delivering the entire bank to our clients.

BNY Mellon Appoints Hong Kong Head of Trustee

Based in Hong Kong, Cheung reports to Mathew Kathayanat, head of product and strategy, Asia Pacific

Walkers Announces 2021 Promotions: Asia & Middle East Boasts 16 Promotions Across its Three Offices

These promotions reflect the hard work and quality service that each practitioner delivers to our clients

Leading Capital Markets and M&A Partner Victoria Lloyd Joins Baker McKenzie in Hong Kong

She has worked on a number of headline transactions, including the listings of China Lesso Group, Vinda International, Uni-President China Holdings, and Sinopec.

New APAC senior management role at Capital Group

Murray Brewer appointed head of Australia client group

KWM Hong Kong further strengthens equity capital markets practice with addition of Corey Zhang

Corey’s appointment follows the recent addition of Song Yue to the Hong Kong partnership in January 2021

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