Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Morgan Stanley IM steps up ESG efforts

MSIM’s Emily Chew shares the firm’s ESG initiatives in Asia and the rest of the world.

Future Fund appoints chief investment officer

"Markets and economies are operating in very unusual circumstances and her experience and expertise will be invaluable as we navigate this environment and seek to maximise long-term risk-adjusted returns."

NAB appoints former RBS chief Lee Matheson as COO

“Les is a globally experienced banker and I am very pleased he is joining NAB,” NAB CEO Ross McEwan said.

Telstra Super appoints head of equities

Telstra Super Corporate Plus (MySuper Growth) returned -1.8% in the year ending October, lower than the median funds' -1.1% for the period, according to Rainmaker workplace super tables.

Coolabah to manage Contango fund

Contango Asset Management said it plans to grow the fund organically in the advised and self-directed markets.

Les Matheson to Join Nab Executive Leadership Team

He has held senior executive banking roles in the UK and Asia Pacific during more than two decades in the industry, including Citigroup’s Country Officer for Australia and Retail CEO for Australia.

Aberdeen Standard Hires Deputy Head of Japan

Effective as of yesterday

Former Cbus chief takes prime role at AMP Capital

Having led three major superannuation funds in the Australian market

Two new offshore disputes partners for Ogier in Hong Kong and Guernsey

The firm has seen a 16% growth in the partnership in 2020, and a 10% headcount growth in the same period.

Challenger seeks new life chief executive

Challenger said its appointed actuary and chief financial officer of the life business Anton Kapel will act as the life business's chief executive while an executive search is undertaken.

Jarden hires from UBS, HSBC

Burns has previously held roles at Santos and Woodside, after initially commencing his career as a reservoir engineer.

CFA Societies adds board members, president

CFA Society Melbourne has named Financial Viewpoint founder Brett Elvish as treasurer and former HESTA chief investment officer Rob Fowler as programming chair.

Former Class Super chief joins regtech board

Kyckr recently won a contract to provide onboarding services to the UK office of the global law firm Clifford Chance.

Magellan appoints non-executive director

Garnsey had previously held senior positions with David Jones, Pacific Brands and Premier Investments

CIMB Singapore announces replacements for three banking chiefs

"Their departure was due to the streamlining exercise to optimise our structure and reduce the spans and layers of leadership as part of the necessity of having to build a more cost-effective organisation."

Mizuho adds former Citi trader Cohen as London markets hiring spree continues

Jason Cohen spent 12 years in senior roles at the US bank

Barrenjoey snaffles JPMorgan MD for investment banking

Barrenjoey is expected to target corporate and M&A advice, and is also building debt and equity capital markets teams.

AMP Capital appoints New Zealand Managing Director

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Investment Trends names chief executive

After a six-year stint at Deutsche Bank, Brennan spent just shy of 12 years as managing director of Comparator before joining CoreLogic and eventually BMFS Consulting.

Vontobel Bank Grows Team in Hong Kong

The asset management firm's new hire in Hong Kong aims to support global and regional private banks with the firmʼs multi-boutique offering.

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