03/06/2018
James MacNevin named head of Asia Pacific at SSGA
The appointment is effective immediately.
Executive Moves
03/06/2018
SMSF industry hails ATO appointment
In farewelling Macfarlane, Maroney thanked her for her contribution to the SMSF space.
03/06/2018
Deutsche Asset Management Appoints director
Francois, who was head of institutional distribution at William Blair, has held senior positions at Provident Capital, Principal Global I investors Australia, Schroders and ING NZ.
03/06/2018
Former private banking boss surfaces
VP made it clear that the door is open to move higher.
03/06/2018
HSBC Poaches Morgan Stanley's Top Indonesia Dealmaker
HSBC has been seeking to expand its operations in Indonesia, where it first established a branch in 1884 and initially helped finance the sugar trade.
03/06/2018
Nomura promotes leadership contenders Morita, Okuda to joint COOs
The moves may allow the pair, seen by company insiders as potential successors to Chief Executive Koji Nagai, to advance their case to become Nomura’s future CEO.
03/06/2018
St. James’s Place Wealth Management Asia hires well-known financial expert
The author of three books on global macro and investment economics, Dr von Pfeil is known to many Asian TV viewers as a regular commentator on such TV networks as Bloomberg, CNBC and Channel NewsAsia.
03/06/2018
Nomura appoints global investment banking head in management shake up
Japanese investment bank announces management lineup including new co-chief operating officers.
03/06/2018
New Zealand finmin appoints new RBNZ board member
Eichbaum had served on the RBNZ’s board in between 2008 and 2013 and is currently an academic at Victoria University’s school of government.
03/06/2018
International law firm snaps up Slaughter and May corporate partner in Hong Kong
The hire reflects the firm's continued focus on Greater China coverage
03/05/2018
Keith Fujii Joins Lasalle IM As CEO and President of Japan
US-based LaSalle is one of the world’s top real estate investment managers with about $58 billion of global investments under management worldwide.
03/05/2018
Australian Ethical Investment executive departs
She has also previously worked as a senior business analyst for Pillar Administration and has also held roles with AMP Capital and GBST.
03/05/2018
Xero appoints former Microsoft Australia chief
Xero is a special company with an extremely important purpose and significant opportunities.
03/05/2018
Sir John Wells steps down as chair of Fisher Funds Management
On March 1, Reserve Bank deputy governor and head of financial stability Geoff Bascand said the bank had told CBL it needed approval to make any significant transactions.
03/05/2018
ArgoGlobal targets Asia with new appointmen
Argo Group subsidiary ArgoGlobal has appointed Veronica Grigg as senior executive officer for ArgoGlobal Asia.
03/05/2018
A senior Stan Chart sales head in Asia has just moved to….RBS
RBS, which remains owned by the British government, has been chipping away at its business in Asia since 2009 when it sold some of its retail, wealth and commercial units to ANZ.
03/02/2018
Al Baraka appointments new CEO of Al Baraka Bank Pakistan
Ahmed Shuja Kidwai new CEO of Al Baraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited, succeeding Mr. Shafqaat Ahmed, as from 1st Mar 2018.
03/02/2018
Northern Trust appoints head of Australasia
Northern Trust’s Australasia business has undergone a dynamic period of expansion over the past few years and been a key driver of growth across the broader Asia-Pacific region.
03/02/2018
Nikko AM appoints Head of Marketing – International
Joining Nikko AM as Head of Marketing, Asia ex-Japan in early 2012 and expanded her role to cover the Americas in 2015.
03/02/2018
Equipsuper appoints head of risk
Parrish will now report to executive officer of governance and risk Natalie Alford, responsible for risk reporting to the chief executive, the board, and the audit, risk and compliance committee.