Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Allianz Life Malaysia appoints new CEO

Allianz Life offers a range of products for life and health insurance, as well as investment-linked products, in Malaysia.

Equirus Capital names head of investment banking

Garg will also drive the investment bank's operations into portfolio management services and wealth management

Hong Kong team head exits Citi Private Bank

Amid rampant industry turnover in Hong Kong’s private banking industry

ANZ makes two senior advice appointments

ANZ has also appointed Joe McGrath, previously ANZ Wealth head of network sales, as ANZ Wealth state manager, Victoria and Tasmania.

Ashurst appoints new managing partner

Paul has a number of years international experience, having practiced earlier in his career in London and Tokyo

BB heist: Philippines bank RCBC’s treasurer quits

In his place, the RCBC board has appointed Carlos Cesar Mercado, who has the rank of senior vice president, as acting treasurer.

New senior leadership appointments, chief investment officers at GIC

Mr Lim Kee Chong remains Deputy Group Chief Investment Officer and Director, Integrated Strategies Group.

UBS-AM poaches Derek Lai from Macquarie

He joins the firm from Macquarie Capital’s (Macquarie) Hong Kong office where he was senior vice president and co-chief officer, real estate, China, advising real-estate developers, funds and operators on structuring and capital raising from global

Perpetual promotes executive to analyst role

Perpetual head of equities, Paul Skamvougeras said Phillips' appointment to this role highlighted the company's commitment to developing staff and promoting from within the organisation.

UBS Asset Management poaches Derek Lai from Macquarie

Mr. Lai will be responsible for defining and implementing strategic initiatives with a specific focus on Greater China, as well as helping to manage and develop the company’s GRE’s business.

New Appointments for Standard Life Investments

Simon Wu, joins as an Associate Director for Wholesale Sales and is responsible for Standard Life Investments’ adviser relationships and distribution of investment capabilities.

JP Morgan's top economist in Australia has quit the bank

Many economic issues have a direct impact on boardroom decisions, including Australia’s fiscal position and need for national reforms to address it. The impact of China’s rapid transformation and globalisation generally are also of paramount i

State Street appoints two to Asia-Pacific exchange traded fund team

State Street Global Advisors, the asset management arm of State Street Corporation announced today two appointments to its Asia-Pacific exchange traded fund team.

Citibank's K Balasubramanian to head HDFC Bank's corporate banking business

HDFC Bank did not reply to an email seeking comment as of press time on Monday.

SBS Hires KPMG Exec To Lead Broadcast Tech Overhaul

Australia's SBS public broadcasting service has nabbed KPMG executive Sean Yuen as its head of broadcast technology and systems to lead its broadcast infrastructure overhaul.

Nomura Appoints New Japan Chief Economist

After spending two years in the Fixed Income Department of Nomura Securities from 1994, he returned to NRI where he engaged in economic analysis between 1996 and 2003.

UBP hires new Philippines team head from BNP WM

Post-integration, Union Bancaire Privée has evidently hit the ground running in Asia with the hire of a new Philippines team head.

HSBC Private Bank hires SEA head of funds and DPM

The bank’s former head of funds selection in Singapore, exited for LGT.

Aberdeen appoints Global Head of Distribution

He will also work closely with the senior management of all of Aberdeen's investment capabilities.

Update 2-Japan govt taps Shinsei Bank executive Masai for BOJ board

The appointment means the BOJ's nine-member board will once again include a female, having been left with none after former International Monetary Fund economist Sayuri Shirai's term ended in March.

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