Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

CFM local head takes on new role

CFM recently terminated its two funds in Australia, the CFM Institutional Systematic Diversified and CFM ISTrends Trust, after challenging returns and stagnant assets.

Transamerica Life Bermuda Reaffirms Its Growth Ambition with Key Senior Appointments

He will report to TLB's President, Ms. Hazel Etherington.

Hogan Lovells welcomes the New Year and 25 new partner and 60 new counsel promotions

The promotions reflect the breadth and depth of our diverse practices around the world

Willis Towers Watson appoints new head of financial solutions

Initially based in Singapore and supporting regional initiatives, Garvey would transfer to Sydney in due course, the firm said.

Deacons announces two partnership promotions

Hong Kong’s longest established and largest independent law firm promotes two new partners, reflecting deep bench strengths in Corporate Commercial and Intellectual Property practice.

Withers' new partner promotions boost California, Singapore, Tokyo and London

The new partner appointees are drawn from all three of the firm’s business divisions

Zurich Life Insurance Malaysia appoints Khoo Ai Lin as CEO

“I am confident that we will be able to scale the business by strengthening our distribution and partnership channels, and develop unique customer propositions”

David Atkin joins ME Bank board

Atkin was the chief executive at Cbus for 12 years during which it went from being a $12 billion fund to holding $57 billion in assets under management.

TMF Group expands funds team in Singapore

They will both be based in Singapore.

Top Banker Leaves Pictet

The move follows a shakeout initiated last year with the entrance of heavy-hitter Fong Seng Tee last year.

Google Appoints Cloud Business Leader for APAC

Google Cloud is growing rapidly in a region that is fast adopting digital transformation tools, particularly in the financial services space.

Shinji Murakami Joins Cognizant as Head of Japan

He has strong relationships with the business and technology communities in Japan.

Change in Chief Executive and Directorate

The Board would like to express its sincere gratitude to Mr Li for his outstanding contribution and strong leadership over the past 11 years.

KPMG promotes new partners

KPMG Australia has announced 33 new internal partner promotions for 2021.

Wells Fargo Names President of Wells Fargo Securities Japan

Kikuchi will oversee all business activities and functions of WFSJ and continue to lead initiatives to enhance the breadth and depth of the securities platform in Japan.

Singapore’s Top Developer Woes Grow Over China Investment

The resignations could become a distraction at a time when the company’s operations have been hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

Korea’s KIC names new heads of alternative investment, private equity

Seoul-based financial publication Korean Investors cites market sources as saying Mr. Lee will succeed Mr. Huh as head of the real estate division.

A new momentum for ESG in Asia

Sustainable investment has actually been around for a long time, particularly in the guise of socially responsible investing.

Goldman’s Sheila Patel, Chairman of $1.8 Trillion Manager, to Retire

Prior to joining the asset-management unit, she worked in various roles in the equities division, including as co-head of distribution in Asia and head of U.S. derivatives sales.

Agricultural Bank of China Names New Chairman

Gu is an ICBC venter, working at China’s largest lender since 1998 where he took on leadership positions, including in London and Argentina, before becoming president in 2016.

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