Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

New NAB chief start date announced

NAB's interim group chief executive Philip Chronican will assume the role of chair of the board of directors from Ken Henry from 15 November 2019.

Aegon to set up international division; Asia CEO to exit amid restructure

All units within the Asian and Southern and Eastern European regions are positioned in the Drive for Growth and Scale up for the Future categories.

Christian Super grants mandate to Ethical Partners FM

The fund, which ethically screened all of its investments since 2006, said that Ethical Partners FM’s focus on ethical considerations as a core part of the investment process was an important factor in manager selection.

Aberdeen Standard Investments Strengthens ESG Capabilities with Regional Appointment

Her role is to be an advocate for the importance of ESG capabilities with clients and potential clients across the region.

Carlos Torres Vila joins the International Advisory Panel of the Monetary Authority of Singapore

During his visit to Singapore, BBVA’s Group Executive Chairman shared his insights into Asia’s role in the global economy and the region’s challenges and prospects for the next decade.

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.

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