Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Mercer hires investment strategy lead

He spent about four years at Suncorp as executive manager of investment strategy and portfolio management, overseeing $18 billion in insurance assets.

Mercer hires Richard Tan for newly created Asia post

A Mercer spokesperson tells Asia Asset Management that Mr. Tan

TelstraSuper names chief risk officer

TelstraSuper has appointed a chief risk officer who recently joined from Colonial First State.

CFM makes new appointment

Alternative beta manager, Capital Fund Management, has announced the appointment of Craig Stanford to the newly-created role of director, investor relations for Australia.

Penny Bingham-Hall joins Crescent Foundation Board

The Foundation partners with Western Sydney University to deliver a leadership scholarship program to assist refugees to enhance their qualifications to join the workforce and better transition into professional life in Australia.

Sanjiv Vohra named new Security Bank president-CEO

The bank announcement said retiring President and Chief Executive Officer Alfonso L. Salcedo Jr., will remain as director

Richard Yorke joins MUFG Bank in Asia

Yorke previously spent 20 years at HSBC in a variety of roles, primarily in Asia. From 2005 to 2010, he served as president and chief executive of HSBC Bank China, in Shanghai.

Goldman Sachs Names Executives in Asia, New York to Top Committee

In February, Goldman announced that Ken Hitchner, chairman and chief executive for Asia-Pacific ex-Japan, would retire after 28 years with the firm.

Former Vanguard broking and wealth expert joins Bell Direct

A former iShares and Vanguard broking and private client adviser expert has joined Bell Direct as head of sales and marketing.

HSBC makes senior Southeast Asia appointment

HSBC Singapore plans to raise its headcount by more than 10% over three years, the lender said in a statement.

BEA Appoints Co-Chief Executives

Dr. David K.P. Li Takes up Role as Executive Chairman

Credit Suisse: Private Banking Veteran Departs

He joined Credit Suisse 23 years ago already involved in its alternatives business, structuring, and marketing products for distribution.

Legg Mason trims staff headcount by 120

Majority of the job cuts will be in the US.

$108 Billion Fund Plans London, New York Hiring Spree

The fund opened its London office in 2016 as it took a majority stake in the King’s Cross redevelopment project.

Citi poaches industrials banker from Deutsche

Groom will be a director in Citi's industrials and financial sponsors team

Boutique hires distribution lead from AMP Capital

Prior to joining the Sydney-based boutique, Chirakis held several senior positions at AMP Capital for more than eight years, the most recent being the head of SMSF and self-directed wealth

Ex-Hyperion manager joins Elston

Elston, which was a privately-owned wealth and asset management firm, currently manages approximately $2 billion in assets under management and advice.

KPMG adds to Asia legal presence

In January, KPMG established an affiliated law firm in Hong Kong named SF Lawyers and it intends on having a presence in Shanghai soon.

Japan’s Chikyoren hires managers for new private equity mandates

Chikyoren itself ventured into alternative investments three years ago when it outsourced its domestic real estate mandate to Resona Bank in January 2016.

MUFG appoints new regional executive for Asia

Noriato Goto will be responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of MUFG Bank’s businesses and operating platforms in the region

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