Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

AMP chair steps down

She replaced Catherine Brenner who left in the hope that investors could regain confidence in AMP following shock revelations at the hearing.

New chair for iExtend

Peter joins us at a busy and pivotal moment where we have the opportunity to scale our business

AIA adds to C-suite lineup

She has also held tenures at Zurich, Westpac, BT Financial Group, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and Colonial First State Global Asset Management.

Manulife Investment Management Names Global Head of Private Markets

The firm has over a century of strong history from its roots as an insurer and has a foundation of world-class investment performance

Barings builds out local team

Baird joins from Income Asset Management Group, where he led its asset management business.

Centric hires chief client officer

Prior, he spent seven years at Praemium as chief distribution officer before departing following a strategic review.

Insignia Financial: Appointment of Scott Hartley as CEO

Scott will commence in his role as CEO on 1 March 2024 and will join the company from 26 February 2024.

BlackRock appoints Aussie head, builds out NZ business

This comes as the global fund manager prepares to open a New Zealand office.

GIC Senior Leadership Appointments

The changes are effective from April 1.

Herbert Smith Freehills to appoint Joint Managing Partner of its Corporate practice

Brisbane-based Matt will succeed Carolyn Pugsley, who will return to full-time practice after four years in the role.

SFC welcomes appointment of Executive Director

Dr Yip brings to the SFC a wealth of market experience in equities, banking and private funds, having held senior roles at leading financial intermediaries in Hong Kong.

China Names New Chief Securities Regulator

He was also named Communist Party chief of the CSRC.

Citi Selects New Australasia Head of Markets

«Cristina brings a wealth of experience from her current role where she has been responsible for developing a market-leading structured finance franchise in Asia Pacific,» Woodruff commented.

Eastspring Investments Appoints Salman Haider as Chief Distribution Officer

Based in Singapore, he will report to Eastspring’s Chief Executive Officer & Interim Chief Investment Officer Bill Maldonado

Andrew Irvine appointed CEO of NAB

He held a range of roles at BMO over more than 12 years and previously worked for McKinsey & Company, Lycos Europe and Credit Agricole.

Savills IM Names First APAC Ex-Japan Head

In the newly created role, she will report to chief executive Alex Jefferey.

Cbus appoints head of stewardship

He was tasked with supporting client sustainability engagements, contributing to product development, and integrating sustainability expertise across the region.

Microsoft appoints William Hudson as Asia Pacific sustainability policy director

His role will involve procuring renewable energy for the firm

Credit Suisse's Ex-Greater China CEO Resurfaces

Based in Singapore, he will report to Yuichi Nishimura and Rajeev Kannan, co-heads of APAC at the Japanese lender.

Farro Capital Nets Former BOS Managing Director

He was most recently a managing director at Bank of Singapore.

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