Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

HSBC PB fills two senior roles

Two relatively new hires – one poached from Citi Private Bank – are given senior ‘private wealth solutions’ roles.

Super expert rejoins Mercer

Mercer institutional wealth leader Simon Eagleton said Jenkins' appointment was an example of how Mercer planned to handle the increasing number of tests facing super funds.

Corporate fund appoints risk lead

Qantas Super chief executive Michael Clancy said Thurman's appointment is a reflection of Qantas Super's focus on risk and compliance and its implementation of the 'Three Lines of Defence' risk governance model within the organisation.

Aberdeen Standard Investments adds ESG director in Australia and Asia-Pacific

Danielle has more than 17 years’ experience in ESG leadership roles and has joined ASI from the Victorian Funds Management Corporation, where she was Head of ESG.

Credit Suisse hires UBS banker for Asia equity research head role

Credit Suisse’s equities research division provides analysis of more than 1,400 stocks in the region, the bank said.

Industry fund appoints chief executive

He replaces Scott Hartley, who in May announced his intention to exit, after five years on the job.

Mitsubishi UFJ Halves Asia Ex-Japan Investment Banking Staff

Headcount in Asian debt capital markets will be slightly reduced but remain largely intact.

Aberdeen Standard Investments names Ken Yajima as Japan CEO

Mr. Yajima’s appointment is effective October 1 and that of Mr. Slater, who will relocate from Japan to Aberdeen Standard Investments’ headquarters in Edinburgh, will take effect on October 29, a company spokesperson tells Asia Asset Managemen

ASIC super specialist joins AIST

AIST chief executive Eva Scheerlinck said Birks' depth of experience working with regulators and across the profit-to-member super sector would ensure AIST's advocacy continues to be effective and targeted to improve retirement outcomes.

Former Challenger exec joins EQT super board

ETSL chairman Tony Lally said getting the best people onto the board were part of the role of a specialist super trustee.

Ravi Menon appointed Chair of the BIS Asian Consultative Council

The ACC consists of the Governors of the BIS member central banks in the Asia-Pacific region.

Challenger appoints funds management boss

"Nick is highly regarded in the funds management industry and brings more than 20 years' experience gained across Australian and international markets.

Senior departures seen in Citi's equities team

Citi hired Allen from Bell Potter Securities in 2014, while Barrows has been with Citi for 13 years and running small caps coverage for the past five.

iSTOX Hires Ex-MAS Deputy Director

Lim holds a Master of Laws in Cross-Border Business and Finance Law from Singapore Management University

Barclays Hires Private Wealth Head for «Growth Markets»

The role at Barclays appears to be a new one and could potentially foreshadow previous commentary by finews.asia about a possible re-entry into private banking in Asia.

HSBC appoints Singapore-based vice-chairman of global banking for SE Asia

Lee will be based in Singapore and will report functionally to Greg Guyett, group head of global banking, and at a country level to Tony Cripps, Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Singapore.

First Sentier hires Nikko executive

He worked at Deutsche Asset Management Asia as a director, head of asset management operations for Asia Pacific ex Japan.

Pinnacle ramps up distribution team

Prior to JCP, Campbell was senior dealer at Jardine Fleming Capital Partners - part of JP Morgan Asset Management.

Franklin Templeton Appoints Singapore Country Head

Seow’s 18-year career with Franklin Templeton spanned across various roles before her current one

Mizuho hires LatAm loan banker

Prior to that, he worked in the loan syndications team at Japan’s SMBC for a little more than five years.

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