Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

BNY Mellon Makes Senior Hire in Australia

BNY Mellon named its country head of Australia who will be responsible for providing the overall strategic direction for the firm's investment management business in the market.

IFC appoints new Philippines head

He holds an MBA from Yale University and a master’s degree in aeronautical engineering from ENSICA, a French engineering school.

Australia’s Future Fund makes Sue Brake the permanent CIO

Ms. Murray was previously head of Australian equities at AMP Capital

CBA private office head joins Mutual Trust

Ralf Haase established the CPO in 2009 to develop and lead the ultra-high net worth business segment of Commonwealth Private.

Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority pension fund names Philip Tsai as chairman

His appointment to head HAPFS was effective last month, a spokesperson for the pension fund tells Asia Asset Management.

Shadforth executive moves to Akambo

Petrie has more than 25 years of experience in financial services and financial advice, starting his career at Commonwealth Financial Planning.

Dr Fan Yang joins Stephenson Harwood as partner

Her combined experience of advising clients and managing complex, cross border disputes, alongside her role as a mediator and arbitrator, will be a valuable and complementary addition to our team.

Morgan Stanley IM steps up ESG efforts

MSIM’s Emily Chew shares the firm’s ESG initiatives in Asia and the rest of the world.

Future Fund appoints chief investment officer

"Markets and economies are operating in very unusual circumstances and her experience and expertise will be invaluable as we navigate this environment and seek to maximise long-term risk-adjusted returns."

NAB appoints former RBS chief Lee Matheson as COO

“Les is a globally experienced banker and I am very pleased he is joining NAB,” NAB CEO Ross McEwan said.

Telstra Super appoints head of equities

Telstra Super Corporate Plus (MySuper Growth) returned -1.8% in the year ending October, lower than the median funds' -1.1% for the period, according to Rainmaker workplace super tables.

Coolabah to manage Contango fund

Contango Asset Management said it plans to grow the fund organically in the advised and self-directed markets.

Les Matheson to Join Nab Executive Leadership Team

He has held senior executive banking roles in the UK and Asia Pacific during more than two decades in the industry, including Citigroup’s Country Officer for Australia and Retail CEO for Australia.

Aberdeen Standard Hires Deputy Head of Japan

Effective as of yesterday

Former Cbus chief takes prime role at AMP Capital

Having led three major superannuation funds in the Australian market

Two new offshore disputes partners for Ogier in Hong Kong and Guernsey

The firm has seen a 16% growth in the partnership in 2020, and a 10% headcount growth in the same period.

Challenger seeks new life chief executive

Challenger said its appointed actuary and chief financial officer of the life business Anton Kapel will act as the life business's chief executive while an executive search is undertaken.

Jarden hires from UBS, HSBC

Burns has previously held roles at Santos and Woodside, after initially commencing his career as a reservoir engineer.

CFA Societies adds board members, president

CFA Society Melbourne has named Financial Viewpoint founder Brett Elvish as treasurer and former HESTA chief investment officer Rob Fowler as programming chair.

Former Class Super chief joins regtech board

Kyckr recently won a contract to provide onboarding services to the UK office of the global law firm Clifford Chance.

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