09/20/2018
Manulife’s Hong Kong unit names Yvonne Sin as independent director
Manulife is the global asset management arm of Canadian insurer Manulife Financial Corp.
Executive Moves
09/20/2018
Tencent’s investment director departs for US hedge fund
Jonathan Lai’s move comes as Chinese tech group grapples with gaming crackdown
09/20/2018
Colonial First State Global Asset Management CEO steps down
Street Talk understands Lazberger informed staff of his decision to step down on Thursday morning.
09/20/2018
FPA appoints former ASFA adviser
Whitton has more than 20 years of experience in financial planning, superannuation fund management and advocacy experience.
09/20/2018
Powerwrap appoints head of operations
Andrew is a highly experienced operator and well suited to this role, where he will be responsible for delivery and control of the broad range of services and capabilities that Powerwrap provides its clients
09/20/2018
Avaloq strengthens its Group Executive Board
Avaloq’s front and back office products and its SaaS and BPaaS solutions continue to win new customers and deliver significant value for established customers as the digital transformation of the financial services sector continues.
09/19/2018
Boutique adds insto distribution lead
A boutique fund manager is welcoming a former Deutsche Asset Management senior executive to a newly-created role.
09/18/2018
Capital Group appoints two senior executives for global relationship team
Mr. Chan will focus on the financial intermediary market in Hong Kong in his new role.
09/18/2018
HSBC Names New Wealth Head
He was appointed a Group Managing Director and joined the Group Management Board in October 2013.
09/18/2018
ASIC deputy chair resigns
ASIC has six Commissioners, with new Commissioner Danielle Press starting this week.
09/17/2018
Hagger to depart NAB
In a statement, NAB chief executive Andrew Thorburn said Hagger believes now is the right time to leave the bank.
09/17/2018
NAB loses consumer & wealth chief, emphasises customer experience in latest executive shake-up
ASX-listed bank waves goodbye to consumer and wealth chief, Andrew Hagger, and realigns executive ranks after coming under scrutiny in the Australian banking royal commission
09/16/2018
Ex-Oldham, Li & Nie partners launch new Hong Kong boutique
Hugill, who worked in the UK in the early part of his career, joined OLN in Hong Kong for his first stint at that firm in 2008.
09/14/2018
UBS Veteran Defects to U.S. Giant
After more than two decades with UBS, a veteran banker stepped down from her role. finews.asia reveals her next move.
09/14/2018
StanChart to part ways with three senior Asian bankers
The three coverage bankers, with expertise in a specific sector, were responsible for offering the clients corporate and investment banking services.
09/14/2018
Industry fund names member services lead
Succeeding Scott as national manager, education delivery is Brett Hawkins.
09/14/2018
Citi has appoints Head of Consumer Banking for Asia Pacific and EMEA
Previously, Gonzalo served as the Global Head of Wealth Management and Insurance responsible for Citigold, Citigold Private Client, Investment and Insurance product distribution and the International Personal Banking business.
09/13/2018
State Street appoints head of global markets for Asia Pacific
A State Street spokesperson tells Asia Asset Management that she succeeds Colin Zhong, who left the company in January.
09/13/2018
Falcon hires Westpac exec to lead new office in New Zealand
He reports to Paul Mitchell, Falcon’s regional head of Australia and New Zealand.
09/13/2018
Investment Bank Alantra Hires China Dealmakers Amid Growing M&A
Three former Lincoln International bankers joining in Shanghai