Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Calastone hires senior Macquarie executive

The Calastone network has already processed over $45 billion of transactions between platforms and managers since its local operation commenced four years ago.

ANZ institutional banking boss to depart

ANZ has announced that the bank’s chief executive of international and institutional banking Andrew Géczy is leaving the business.

Mitsubishi UFJ Makes Trade Finance Push With Hires From Rivals

Major trade finance banks have trimmed their loan books as a commodity price slump and lower shipments to and from China

Vaidyan becomes first woman head of GIC Re

Though there have been hardly any women at the top level in non-life so far, the life insurance industry has seen several women CEOs.

ING Direct Australia chief and founder to retire

Mr Sareen spent two years between 2012 and 2014 as chief strategy officer at ING-DiBa in Germany.

RWC hires Japanese corporate engagement specialist

The Luxembourg SICAV, RWC Nissay Japan Focus Fund, has had inflows of $220m since its inception in March 2015.

Ex-NAB executive to head $47bn Victorian Funds Management Corp

She was formerly NAB’s group executive of enterprise services and transformation and worked at the bank for 12 years before she unexpectedly left in 2014 following the appointment of CEO Andrew Thorburn.

ANZ's Geczy to Leave, First Senior Departure Under New CEO

Geczy, who was picked by former CEO Mike Smith in 2013 to lead his Asia expansion plan, is “seeking new opportunities

J.P. Morgan Private Bank appoints new MD for China

Three years after joining from DBS Private Bank, J.P. Morgan’s head of Greater China has left the American lender.

AMP names directors to lead revamped SMSF business

Natasha Fenech will continue to lead the business, moving from her role as managing director, AMP SMSF to the role of chief executive officer, SuperConcepts.

ITG names chairman and CEO

Mr. Cheng has been a director since November 2010.

HSBC appoints Chief Executive Officer for New Zealand

Before joining HSBC, Chris held a variety of roles, principally in corporate banking, with both National Australia Bank (NAB) and Barclays Bank Australia, including as Head of the Food, Beverages and Agribusiness Sector at NAB.

Ex Rothschild Wealth Planner Joins Global Law Firm

She specialises in tax, trust and fund work, particularly in the context of private wealth transfer and succession planning matters in Asia Pacific.

Ravi Menon to succeed Puneet Chaddha as CEO for India at HSBC Global AM

Mr. Chaddha was recently appointed chief executive officer, Singapore and head of Southeast Asia of HSBC Global AM.

ICICI Bank boosts board

She has worked in various capacities across ICICI Bank and its group companies as CFO of the bank between 2005 and 2007

Hunter Hall chief executive stands down

Current chairman and chief investment officer Peter Hall will act as interim chief executive while Hunter Hall conducts its search for a replacement.

Private bank names SEA nonexec chairman

He will work closely with the global financial advisory and wealth management and trust teams across Southeast Asia to continue the development of Rothschild’s businesses in the region.

Korean Sovereign-Wealth Fund Names New CEO

His predecessor resigned after leading a controversial and unsuccessful bid to purchase a stake in the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team.

Columbia Threadneedle makes key senior Asia appointments

The appointments are intended to further drive the group’s business growth in the region.

More Chinese at helm of international organisations

Trend underscores growing influence of China in traditionally Western institutions

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