Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Antares promotes on equities team

The Antares ex 20 Australian equities strategy is managed by John Guadagnuolo as the portfolio manager and invests in a concentrated portfolio of ASX-listed stocks outside the 20 largest by market cap.

Hong Kong names KPMG’s Ayesha Macpherson Lau as MPFA chairman

The appointment is effective March 17, and she will serve for a two-year term.

Lifespan expands adviser support with key hires

The new additions increase the size of Lifespan’s practice development team to five and ensures it can continue to provide award-winning support to Lifespan’s network of over 270 authorised representatives.

Chinese-Controlled BIL Advances Top Executive, Nabs Bankers

The bank is also hiring Anna Badura and Natalia Guryanova for its Eastern European and Russia desks.

Dealer group bolsters leadership

"Lifespan is one of Australia's largest privately owned financial advice networks and yet it treats everyone in its team like a member of the family."

HKEX Names Healthcare Vet to Board

Existing board members Rafael Gil-Tienda and Stephen Yiu have also been reappointed for an additional two-year term.

Chant West appoints institutional sales head

He has a strong customer focus, which will enable him to support the super and advice markets to empower their members and clients to make informed decisions.

Mercer appoints head of super

David Bryant, Mercer Australia chief executive, said Mercer would further cement itself as a high value provider of superannuation under Barber’s leadership.

Pinsent Masons appoints infrastructure partner in Perth

He is well regarded in Perth and throughout Australia in the construction disputes space.

Industry fund promotes for GM role

Madden has been in the financial services industry for a number of years, having kicked off his career at AMP in 1989.

RBC Nets Industry Veteran in Hong Kong

Chan has 30 years of industry experience, having most recently been with Bank of Singapore.

Swiss Re Nabs Top Risk Manager From UBS

Since strong risk control and compliance have become regulatory requirements in the financial industry

Investment Trends hires head of strategy

Investment Trends made two other senior leadership appoints recently.

Rest GM to head BT platforms

The first tranche of migrations took place late in 2020, and further tranches are set to commence early this year.

Longstanding Challenger exec in new role

EG executive director Roger Parker said it is a pleasure to have Pak expand the investment management capabilities and extend relationships with investors.

Standard Chartered Grows CCIB Unit in Singapore

Standard Chartered said the pair have played a key role in accelerating the growth of its CCIB business in Singapore and globally.

30-Year HSBC Vet Picked as Greater Bay Area Chief

Chan added that he believed the scheme would generate two-way liquidity flows, adding that he saw strong interest from Hong Kong investors in yuan assets.

AMP Capital names new executive

AMP Capital told Financial Standard his new position will combine Mazarelli's strong people leadership skills and significant sales experience and focus on the key client channel for AMP Capital.

Chant West hires distribution head

Chant West general manager Ian Fryer said Sillar is an experienced and respected professional who is highly regarded in superannuation and investment circles.

RBC Wealth Management hires private banking veteran in Asia

RBC Wealth Management has appointed Xygent Chan as Executive Director to head a newly created Hong Kong private bank team.

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