Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Frontier appoints new chair

Another long-time board member, super industry veteran Angela Emslie has replaced Szondy as chair.

BNP Paribas Securities Services appoints new Head of Client Development in Southeast Asia

Paris-based BNP Paribas Securities Services had 12.6 trillion euros (US$13.17 trillion) of assets under custody at the end of 2021.

Nikunj Kedia appointed as Head of Products at IIFL Wealth

Nikunj is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad and has completed all three levels of the CFA curriculum.

Julius Baer Names India CEO

He succeeds Ashish Gumashta who will stay with the bank as the executive chairman of Julius Baer Wealth Advisors (India).

Mercer Adds Trio to Asia Wealth Unit

He will be tasked with advising client portfolios with a focus on those with significant allocations to alternatives.

StanChart Nets Ex-J.P. Morgan Private Bank Strategist

He is responsible for the CIO office’s coverage and capabilities for the North Asia region while representing its views to affluent clients.

Vanguard appoints head of ESG product

UniSuper set a net zero target in 2020 and, at the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) annual conference earlier this year, Dixon explained why the fund set that target.

MLC Life appoints chief risk officer

The life insurer has hired a senior iCare NSW executive to the role.

Ken Henry resigns from ASX board

Smith will stand for election at the AGM on September 28.

CareSuper grows leadership team

The experience team comprises head of digital and engagement Tas Tzoulis, head of customer experience Jinglu McLay, and head of insurance Michael Rooney.

ETF Securities appoints business development manager

"I am passionate about financial advice,"

Wealth management: Citi’s Asia family office ambitions takes shape with new hires

Citi continues to stockpile private bankers as its Asia wealth franchise pushes to hit its target of adding more than $150 billion in regional assets under management by 2025.

TIP Group appoints senior executives

Wong will be responsible for overseeing the management and growth of the company's operating businesses.

Dentons promotes 28 senior lawyers in Australia

The promotions speak to growth trajectory of the firm across multiple regions

Eastspring Appoints C-Suite Duo

Eastspring is Prudential’s investment management arm for Asia and has $258 billion in assets under management, as of end-2021.

WTW names Lee Garvey as regional head of financial solutions for Asia Pacific

“This appointment reflects our commitment to understanding each of our client’s businesses, and helping them address the many risks that they face,”

GQG Partners adds to distribution team

Murray's appointment is the third in as many months for GQG.

Sanctum Wealth appoints a new head of equity research

He was responsible for the fundamental research desk at Angel Broking, managing a team of research analysts.

Hywin Holdings Appoints New Independent Director

Mr. Chan is currently the President and an Executive Director of the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association.

Sun Life Names Hong Kong GM for Life and Health

Separately, Sun Life indicated that its general manager of distribution, Steven Fong, has resigned to pursue other opportunities.

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