Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

GSFM welcomes new chair

Robert Johanson has joined GFSM as the new chair, effective October 1.

MSCI Appoints Head of APAC Client Coverage

He succeeds Kazuya Nagasawa who will leave the firm to pursue new opportunities.

FIL Hires Ex-BlackRock Executive to Lead Asia

Previously, he spent nine years at Fidelity International in a number of senior roles, including regional head of marketing, APAC.

Steve Knabl Joins Wealth Management Alliance as Managing Partner

In his announcement, Knabl expressed his gratitude to Stephan Repkow and the WMA team for the opportunity to join a firm focused on providing bespoke, high-quality solutions to its clients.

BOS Completes Hong Kong Front Office Hiring for 2024

It hired Rickie Chan, former Hong Kong branch CEO of the now-defunct Credit Suisse, to fulfill this mandate.

Julius Baer Thai JV’s CEO resigns after five months

The recently appointed CEO of SCB-Julius Baer has quit, prompting a further management reshuffle at the Swiss bank’s joint venture with Siam Commercial Bank.

Nikko AM hires Stephanie Chan as Asia intermediary head

The private banking and asset management veteran has left Nomura International, where she spent the last eight years, and joined the $240bn Japanese firm.

Fiera Capital Appoints Managing Director in Asia

Cappetta brings to Fiera’s Singapore office over 34 years of experience, most recently as Head of Private Banking and Asia Advisor to global investment manager Ninety One.

Maybank Appoints New Chairman for Singapore

He brings with him a wealth of experience from both local and international financial institutions.

Conyers announces Norman Hau as Hong Kong Head of Disputes and Restructuring

Norman will lead a team of 12 based in Hong Kong, the majority of whom are trilingual.

UBS Global Wealth Management Restructures Thailand Division After Market Head Departure

UBS Global Wealth Management has restructured its Thailand market coverage following the exit of its market head, as noted in an internal memo obtained by Citywire Asia.

EFG Expands Hong Kong Presence with Key Hires from Citi Private Bank

The leadership at EFG highlighted that these hires reflect the bank's commitment to enhancing its presence in Hong Kong and Greater China

Edmund Koh of UBS to join Sentosa Development Corporation board

Koh has more than 30 years of experience in senior roles in financial services

HESTA snags AMP head of compliance

He joins in a role the organisation believes will be critical in enhancing its compliance framework and practices and reinforces its commitment to robust governance and member trust.

Foord AM Appoints Client Portfolio Manager in Singapore

She brings a wealth of experience to Foord, having previously held roles at Eastspring Investments as a Client Portfolio Manager and at Artisan Partners

Citi Appoints Head of Markets for Japan

In the role, he will report to Paul Smith, head of markets for Japan, Asia North & Australia cluster as well as Robert Nakamura, Citi country officer and banking head for Japan.

Citi names Japan country head

He will report to Paul Smith, Head of Markets for Japan, Asia North & Australia cluster and Robert Nakamura, Citi Country Officer and Banking Head for Japan.

Ng Chze How appointed MD, CEO of RHB Asset Management

He was also appointed as head of group asset management and trustee of RHB Banking Group, effective Sept 11, 2024.

EFG recruits Citi team to boost ultra coverage

Seamus Yin has joined EFG, bringing along Miao Miao and Lianghan Chen, while recruiting others.

UBP strengthens Hong Kong sales bench

Union Bancaire Privée Hong Kong has added three wealth managers to grow its North Asia coverage.

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