Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

MAS re-appoints two board directors

Mr Lim and Mr Ong are two of three directors who were re-appointed to the board in December 2011

Hong Kong SFC appoints Cleary partner as corporate finance director

The division is responsible for regulating takeover and merger activities, administering the dual filing and corporate disclosure regimes, and overseeing listing policy matters.

KPMG Malaysia names Johan Idris managing partner

Johan, a chartered accountant since 1993, was admitted as a partner in KPMG in Malaysia in 2002 and headed the audit practice in the firm as partner in charge prior to his appointment as the managing partner.

CIMB Names Former Maybank Exec Zafrul as Chief of Investment Banking Arm

Mr. Zafrul was the former CEO of Maybank Investment Bank Bhd

Mizuho Chairman Tsukamoto Resigns Over Loans to Crime Groups (3)

Tsukamoto will step down at the end of March

Leading wealth management service provider Announces Independent Director Changes

He will also join the Company's corporate governance and nominating committee, replacing Mr. Ji Liu, who resigned from the board of directors of the Company, effective December 13, 2013.

Herbert Smith Freehills announces changes in its Seoul office

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP has announced today changes in its Seoul office including the promotion of its Doha based dispute resolution lawyer James Doe to partner in Seoul.

Coutts hires ex-UBS banker to head Singapore wealth planning

Coutts said on Friday that it has hired former UBS banker, Wong Lee, as an executive director to head its wealth planning in Singapore, with immediate effect.

Standard Life Establishes Asia Advisory Board

Standard Life PLC said Wednesday that it had established an Asia Advisory Board, which will provide guidance on its growth strategy in the region.

NBAD appoints head of corporate, institutional banking in HK

The National Bank of Abu Dhabi has appointed Bernard Shum as the head of corporate and institutional banking in Hong Kong to lead the expansion of its business and partnership in Asia.

RBS makes senior appointments in South Korea

The Scottish bank announced several senior appointments in South Korea.

Praemium Non-Executive Director Bruce Parncutt steps down

Praemium's Chairman Bruce Loveday commented, "Bruce Parncutt has provided Praemium with excellent service since joining the Board and his contribution will be missed.

BNP Paribas hires head of wealth branding and planning in Asia

BNP Paribas Wealth Management has hired a new head of strategic planning, brand and communications for Asia Pacific.

Amicorp hires head of private clients for Asia

He brings to his new role experience in global fiduciary services, with specific multi-jurisdictional experience, dealing with both trusts and corporate services.

ANZ Names Australia Sovereign Fund Head

He took up the role in April 2012. Peter Costello, former treasurer of Australia, was named acting chairman of the A$92 billion ($82 billion) fund by the government today.

BNP Paribas IP names Oyens head of Asia-Pacific investment specialists

Based in Hong Kong, he will be in charge of representing Asian investment solutions to institutional clients, distributors and wealth management clients.

New AMP Capital Leadership Team

Sean Henaghan and Mark Beardow will be appointed to the AMP Capital leadership team from 1 January 2014

CLSA Japan Country Head to Quit Firm, Move to Fund

CLSA Ltd.’s Japan country head will leave the firm next month to join an asset management company as a managing director in Tokyo.

Global custodian appoints head of sales for ANZ

Prior to this new role he was the Co-Owner of Morse Consulting Asia Pacific

Maybank Picks New Chief Exec For Investment Bank

Malayan Banking Bhd has put forward John Chong as replacement for ex-Maybank Investment Bank chief executive officer Tengku Datuk Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz

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