Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

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.

Royal Bank of Canada Names Asia Head of Wealth Management

Following the new appointment, RBC Singapore branch CEO, Mike Reed, will lead RBC Wealth Management’s Singapore office and the Southeast Asia private banking team, reporting to Chow.

Perpetual appoints general manager, distribution

Over his time with Franklin Templeton, Quaife worked overseas as well as in Australia.

Bermuda lawyers at Walkers head to Hong Kong

Prior to joining Walkers, he was legal counsel at Bermuda’s financial regulator, the Bermuda Monetary Authority, within the policy, legal, and enforcement departments.

HSBC Life Singapore makes three senior appointments

As chief product officer, Lee is responsible for the strategic implementation of new product developments and the management of HSBC Life Singapore’s product suite, the statement said.

Australia's QBE Insurance names Ronak Shah as Singapore CEO

Prior to joining QBE, Mr. Shah was the regional director of the financial lines group for Asia at London-based insurer JLT Group.

Vanguard appoints operation risk lead

Rodrigues has been at Vanguard since 2012, starting as an operational risk analyst. https://www.financialstandard.com.au/news/vanguard-appoints-operation-risk-lead-142516919

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