Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Central banker named new CIO at KIC

The appointment appears fitting, given that Choo’s term at BoK is viewed as a pioneering and progressive one.

Manulife makes new senior appointments in Hong Kong

Manulife has announced the appointment of three senior executives in Hong Kong led by Ivan Chan

Towers Watson expands Australian investment team

Towers Watson has appointed two investment consultants and one investment analyst as part of its Australian investment team.

BlackRock Hires New Head of China Equities

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset-management company, said on Monday that it had hired Helen Zhu as a managing director and head of its China equities business.

Pimco Japan Names Yamamoto as President as Takano Stepping Down

Akinori Matsui, the acting vice president of Pimco Japan, will be the new chairman, the Japanese unit of the Newport Beach, California-based company said today in an e-mailed statement.

Ed Nusbaum appointed to second term as global CEO of Grant Thornton

Ed Nusbaum has been appointed for a second term as global CEO of Grant Thornton, it was announced today.

Citigroup Taps Rajat Madhok for Key Asia-Pacific Role

Citigroup Inc. has named Rajat Madhok to head up its Asian commercial banking for mid-sized companies as the U.S. lender strives to gain market share in the sector.

Matthews Asia appoints new investment strategist

As such he will be working out of the manager's San Francisco office, and be responsible for developing research focused on China's economic and political developments.

Westpac appoints deputy CEO

He will work directly with Westpac chief executive officer Gail Kelly on a range of strategic issues.

Macquarie leavers head to Entrust

The departures, which have deprived Macquarie Private Wealth of decades of experience and potentially a swathe of clients, has been blamed on an aggressive strategic reweighting by State manager Tony Monaco towards financial planning.

MUFJ’s Singapore M&A Bankers to Move Into Lending Unit

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., Japan’s largest financial firm by market value, plans to boost its mergers and acquisitions business in Singapore by moving bankers into the unit that makes corporate loans.

Insync Fund Management appoints senior analyst

In his 16 years in the financial services industry, He has received experience in funds management, covering international stocks and managing both long and short equity portfolios.

Citi appoints head of consumer banking products

He will be responsible for Citi's mortgage, deposit and insurance product teams, as well as the consumer bank's treasury, investments and wealth advisory functions.

Nomura announces new Senior Management lineup

Nomura has announced a new senior management lineup effective April 1, 2014.

Leading global investment firm expands infrastructure and energy team into Asia

A leading global investment firm, announced it is further expanding its global energy andinfrastructure business in Asia with the appointment of Tony Schultz

Henderson's property chief steps down

These funds will continue to be managed by Guy Barnard, who until now co-managed the funds with Sumner.

BEA Union Investment Management names new CIO

He replaces Elke Schoeppl-Jost who joined Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management as chief investment officer for the Asia Pacific region in January.

AlfaSec opens Tokyo office, appoints senior banker as chief representative

Murakawa will be based in Tokyo and fully dedicated to covering the Japanese market.

BNY Mellon names Head of Global Client Management for APAC

He replaces Eleni Wang who was appointed Asia-Pacific head of investment services last year.

Citi announces new head of banking and wealth management

She held senior banking, investment and wealth management positions at NAB and Macquarie Bank before joining Citi.

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