Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Freedom Insurance appoints liquidators

Last April, Freedom said it planned to eventually cease operating and would offload its administration and financial advice businesses.

First State hires from CBA

In her new role at First State Super, Couchman will oversee the funds risk and compliance division and work closely with government regulators to ensure the fund maintains the highest governance standards.

Matthews Asia Adds Senior Investment Leadership

He will be responsible for the leadership and oversight of the firm’s investment team and serve as a member on the firm’s Executive Committee.

Cognizant EVP Santosh Thomas quits

When TOI asked the company about the development, it acknowledged Thomas's exit, and said he had played a key role in scaling Cognizant’s international (non-US) business to over $4 billion in annual revenue.

Citi Private Bank Names Global Market Manager

A spokesperson for the bank declined to comment on the appointment.

Investments head departs super fund

His departure comes just months after LGIAsuper appointed former Equipsuper chief investment officer Troy Rieck to replace David Todd

SingAlliance Hires Senior BNP Paribas Exec

In his new role, Cardyn will help ultra-high net worth clients structure their wealth, the firm announced in a LinkedIn post on Wednesday.

Midwinter expands advice software business

He will be focused on developing new business opportunities as well as supporting existing clients.

J Safra Sarasin names new Asia CEO

The wealth manager has hired BNP Paribas Wealth Management’s former co-CEO.

MyState confirms CFO appointment

He has also held senior positions with Colonial First State Group, Portfolio Partners and Commonwealth Bank.

Axa Names Asia Chief Strategy and Customer Officer

Previously, he had also worked for Cigna, Standard Chartered and McKinsey & Company.

Ellerston LIC chair resigns

"We wanted symmetry in the board composition. Ashok will be a manager for the LICs but will not be involved with them at a board level," Ellerston Capital company secretary Ian Kelly told Financial Standard.

Zurich appoints distribution team

Zurich has also made a raft of appointments to its national sales team

Jupai Announces Appointment of New Auditor

Jupai’s personalised client service and broad range of third-party and self-developed products have allowed it to maintain extensive and targeted coverage of China's high-net-worth population.

J.P. Morgan Announces Three Senior Appointments In Asia

Based in Singapore, he will drive the firm’s core cash management strategy including global clearing, receivables, payables, and foreign exchange.

BIS appoints Innovation Hub heads in Singapore and Switzerland

Both will start their new roles in April for three-year terms.

Geneva boutique hires former BNP Paribas Indonesia CEO

The firm also recently recruited a new member to its investment committee.

Savills Malaysia appoints head of asset management

Alex Jeffrey, Global Chief Executive, Savills IM, says: “Dougie brings with him a wealth of experience across operational management, leadership, project marketing and sustainability.

Philippine President names former top judge Lucas Bersamin as GSIS chairman

He was named to those roles after Mr. Duterte fired the then GSIS chief Jesus Clint Aranas last July.

Natixis hires insto sales director, opens Melbourne office

"Our new Melbourne office is the next step to growing our business in the Australian market," he said.

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