Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Private Wealth Management Association Announces New Executive Committee Leadership

The appointments are effective from 15 May 2026 for a term of two years.

Citigroup Hires Three Dealmakers to Expand Financial Institutions Coverage

The hires are part of a broader push.

Standard Chartered PLC announces changes to its Board and Group Management Team

He will become interim GCFO with immediate effect.

Future Fund makes two new appointments

She has extensive experience in various leadership roles at Frontier Advisors.

UBS GWM appoints Australia advisory and sales head

Effective 1 July 2026, Wayne Gordon will relocate from Singapore to Sydney to take up the newly created role.

Channel Capital makes latest distribution hire with Victorian focus

Channel Capital has appointed a distribution director who previously worked at Lonsec and UBS to focus on the Victorian advice market.

HSBC AM’s head of Asia fixed income departs

Alfred Mui, HSBC AM’s head of Asia fixed income has left the firm to pursue other opportunities.

Channel Capital appoints distribution director

Xavier will focus on servicing wealth advisers and sophisticated clients across the intermediary

Changes to MAS Board of Directors

MAS also announced the re-appointment of four existing Directors, including its Chairman, Mr Gan Kim Yong and its Managing Director, Mr Chia Der Jiun.

LGT appoints CEO for its wealth management business in Thailand

She brings extensive experience in corporate banking, financial markets and client coverage, as well as a deep understanding of the local client landscape.

Citi Strengthens Financial Institutions Investment Banking Team With Senior Hires

Jonathan Alpert will join Citi in September as Global Head of Insurance, bringing more than 28 years of experience in the insurance industry and investment banking.

Howden Appoints Alaric Lee CEO in Hong Kong

Alaric Lee, whose appointment is subject to regulatory approval, will succeed Alfred Sham, who has led the Hong Kong business of Howden for the past two years.

Franklin Templeton Appoints Jiun Wen Chee as Head of Private Markets, APAC Wealth

Based in Singapore, Chee will focus on expanding Franklin Templeton’s private markets franchise across the region.

Allspring hires international product head to keep pace with business growth

Sophie Freemantle has more than a decade of industry experience.

Natixis appoints client services director

Her role will support the growth of the range of active ETFs and managed funds promoted by Natixis IM

Centuria Capital expands HNW, family office with dual hire

Centuria Capital Group has hired two experienced private capital experts to its distribution team, strengthening its high-net-worth and family office capabilities on the east coast.

OxPay Appoints AXS Founder to Board

Under his leadership, AXS developed from a startup into a nationwide payments network used by consumers, businesses, and government agencies through self-service kiosks, online platforms, and mobile applications.

Dechert Bolsters APAC M&A Practice with Addition of Partners David Cho & Min Kim in Singapore

David Cho is rejoining the firm, while Min Kim joins as a new addition to the team.

Deutsche Bank Private Bank bolsters its Asia FX platform

Kent Lee and Divik Maheshwari become co-heads of FX advisory.

SMBC Group Appoints Elaine He as Head of Debt Capital Markets Syndicate and Co-Head of Debt Capital Markets, Asia Pacific ex-Japan

In her role, Elaine will lead APAC DCM origination and syndication across primary issuance, advising on transaction strategy, execution and investor engagement.

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