Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

OpenMarkets appoints executive, announces integration

Digital stockbroker OpenMarkets has appointed its first chief operating officer and integrated with an ASX-listed fintech to benefit Australia's growing network of self-directed investors.

KPMG names insurance and wealth lead

KPMG Australia appointed a former AXA executive to lead its specialist insurance and wealth management division.

NRF hires new energy and resources partner from Ashurst

Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) has appointed Gavin Scott as partner. On 29 January, he will join the firm’s energy and resources group in Brisbane from Ashurst, which he left late last year after more than 16 years.

Wealth manager poaches chief exec from Nexus

He has worked in the financial services sector for almost 30 years, 20 of which have been in Asia.

UBS's Greg Peirce to take reins as sole head of Asia Pacific M&A

The memo said Peirce will work closely with Samson Lo, head of Asia M&A.

Morgan Stanley names global co-head of consumer retail investment banking

The Morgan Stanley memo also said Sam Kim, vice-chairman at the bank's investment banking division in Asia since 2014, would become chairman of Asia Pacific merger and acquisitions, based in Hong Kong.

Ophir appoints new portfolio manager

Ng said the firm is excited to welcome Tim to the Ophir investment team.

Credit Suisse Appoints New Heads to Investment Banking and Greater China Teams

Meanwhile, Carsten Stoehr has been appointed chief executive for Greater China, Credit Suisse said.

Law Firm Poaches Partners for Asian Ramp-Up

Singapore's initiative aims to groom legal technology startups as well as incubate new business models or services conceived by law firms.

China’s CEC Capital Group Promotes Three Partners

Founded in 2000, CEC Capital Group, formerly known as China eCapital Corporation, is an investment bank in China with a core focus on the TMT, consumer and healthcare sectors.

JH&P hires Asia specialist to boost direct equity skill

We have outstanding expertise in the UK

Casey Quirk’s head of Asia leaving for AQR

An AQR spokeswoman declined to comment.

Credit Suisse director jumps to $35.3bn hedge fund in Singapore

Jeong’s hire is one of the first major sell-side-to-buy-side moves of 2018 in Singapore.

Eastspring hires multi-asset solutions CIO from BNP Paribas

Colin has more than 25 years of asset management experience, predominantly in Global and Asian multi asset solutions.

Credit Suisse Asia Pacific investment banking co-head leaving

Chow, who has held various senior positions at Credit Suisse and was responsible for key client coverage, is leaving Credit Suisse to pursue opportunities outside the Swiss bank, said the people, declining to be named as the move is not public yet.

Citi veteran joins forces with listed equities manager

We are confident that he will be an outstanding leader of the company.

Cigna Names Hong Kong Head

He will report to Patrick Graham, Cinga's Asia head, the firm said in a press release.

Former Macquarie executive director joins listed property firm

He was also the chief executive of the Shopping Centre Council of Australia and chief executive of the Charter Hall Retail REIT.

Industry veteran to join YBR executive team

He is widely regarded as a pioneer of Australia's mortgage industry, highly involved in its development.

Ignition Wealth appointment flags fintech future

The development team is working to custom build client engagement solutions, adapting the software for the needs of the Irish market.

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