12/20/2013
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.
Executive Moves
12/20/2013
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.
12/19/2013
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.
12/19/2013
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.
12/18/2013
RBS makes senior appointments in South Korea
The Scottish bank announced several senior appointments in South Korea.
12/18/2013
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.
12/17/2013
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.
12/17/2013
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.
12/17/2013
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.
12/17/2013
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.
12/17/2013
New AMP Capital Leadership Team
Sean Henaghan and Mark Beardow will be appointed to the AMP Capital leadership team from 1 January 2014
12/15/2013
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.
12/13/2013
Global custodian appoints head of sales for ANZ
Prior to this new role he was the Co-Owner of Morse Consulting Asia Pacific
12/13/2013
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
12/13/2013
Citi Private Bank appoints APAC investment strategist
He joins CPB from BNP Paribas
12/12/2013
Eastspring Investments Names Singapore Head
The largest of Eastspring’s 11 Asia offices, it has just under 300 staff.
12/11/2013
Manulife AM Expands Portfolio Specialist Team
Manulife Asset Management has hired Michelle Ng as managing director and portfolio specialist responsible for asset allocation strategies.
12/10/2013
CBA appoints new insto banking group exec
The Commonwealth Bank has appointed a new group executive of Institutional Banking and Markets, following the resignation of Ian Saines.
12/10/2013
BNP Paribas announces senior Investment, Private Wealth Roles In Asia-Pacific
He is responsible for strengthening relationships with global distributors, private banks, family and multi-family offices
12/10/2013
J.P. Morgan creates new transaction banking role
Martijn Stoker has joined the J.P. Morgan as head of liquidity management and escrow for transaction services in Asia-Pacific, a newly-created role