Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

HSBC Private Bank appoints investment co-heads

The firm has named global co-heads for its private bank investment group, one based in Hong Kong and the other in London.

JP Morgan AM’s new Singapore head mulls plans

Steven Billiet explains how his role will differ from that of his predecessor, Andrew Creber, who is transferring to JP Morgan Asset Management Australia.

Swaminathan becomes 1st Indian ADB Admin Tribunal president

The Tribunal elected Judge Lakshmi Swaminathan as President and Professor Roy Lewis as Vice-President on the occasion of the 35th session held in Manila

Morningstar CEO departs, replacement named

Morningstar Australasia chief executive Anthony Serhan will leave his role to take up the position of managing director of research and strategy, Asia-Pacific for Morningstar's global research group.

United Bank of India chief Archana Bhargava quits

Banking secretary Rajiv Takru says the govt has accepted Bhargava’s request for voluntary retirement

Record Point Hires Ex-Citi Banker

He worked at Merrill Lynch and Bankers Trust before joining Citi in 2009, will start at Record Point after a period of leave

India: Former UBS banker to head up Avista's investment banking unit

He quit UBS last September

Withers further expands Asian wealth planning practice

Wei Zhang, a US qualified lawyer, will relocate from Withers’ New York office to Hong Kong in February 2014.

NASDAQ OMX Opens New Office in Manila, Philippines

Opening Underscores NASDAQ OMX Corporate Solutions International Growth, Dedication to Customer Service Excellence

Ex-CITIC private banking head rejoins EFG in China push

Based in Hong Kong, he will focus on building up EFG International's business in North Asia outside of its well established markets of Hong Kong and Taipei. In particular, he will play a key role in relation to EFG International's future develop

StanChart Singapore head to join Bahrain-based Banking group

He has spent 28 years with the Asia-focused lender and held roles including head of south east Asia as well as Americas boss, will join ABC in the second quarter of this year as group chief banking officer, the statement said.

Van Eyk Expands Research Team

Van Eyk Research's head of manager research Rob da Silva has continued to build his team since joining the company in late 2013, adding three analysts to its manager research team that services financial advisers.

Cagamas appoints new Director to Board of Directors

Commenting on the new appointment, Cagamas Holding's Chairman, Dato' Ooi Sang Kuang said "We are delighted to welcome YM Tengku Dato' Zafrul to Cagamas Holdings' Board. We look forward to benefitting from his depth of knowledge an

Aviva Asia appoints regional CFO

He will focus on providing strategic support to its important growth markets in Greater China and Southeast Asia, in line with its “cash flow plus growth” strategy as well as developing Aviva’s finance function in Asia.

Thompson leaves First State Asia Pacific Leaders

He had worked on the Asia Pacific Leaders fund since joining First State in 2003 from Edinburgh Fund Managers.

Malayan Banking Names John Chong as Investment Bank Chief

A Maybank veteran for 20 years, Mr. Chong was earlier responsible for client relationship and debt capital business, the bank said in a statement.

Chi-X Japan names new president and COO

He Mr. Nagahori joined Chi-X Japan in July 2013 as head of sales. He previously worked for Nomura Securities, where he held a number of senior roles, including head of its electronic trading group in Tokyo.

CBA names CommInsure executive GM

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has appointed a new executive general manager of CommInsure, effective April 2014.

Alternative fund group names new business development director

He was previously executive director of Swiss private bank Syz & Co

BNP Paribas Cardif beefs up Asia operations with key appointment

She reports to Xavier Guilmineau, CEO Asia, BNP Paribas Cardif.

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