04/12/2019
Bank of America Merrill Lynch names new country executives for Japan, Australia: memo
The changes are first major moves made by Seguchi and Jin Su since they were named co-heads for the Asia Pacific business.
Executive Moves
04/12/2019
Eastspring Malaysia names new CEO for Islamic asset management unit
A spokesperson for Eastspring Malaysia tells Asia Asset Management that she replaces Chung Yee Wah, who is now the company’s head of institutional business.
04/11/2019
J.P. Morgan Appoints New Head of Corporate Banking in Japan
Yoneda started his career at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in 1987 and has worked as a corporate sales banker in Tokyo, New York, and Singapore.
04/11/2019
Ostrum AM launches Hong Kong subsidiary
The Natixis Investment Managers affiliate is setting up a team of experts based in Hong Kong and Singapore to extend its real assets private debt management range for institutional investors.
04/11/2019
HSBC in Singapore poaches ex-Credit Suisse banker for UHNW unit
"That level of sophistication means their transactions tend to be more intricate which requires pulling in different kinds of specialists.
04/10/2019
Dechert boosts litigation practice in Hong Kong
“Her experience across complex litigation, arbitration as well as government enforcement and investigations enhances the firm’s offering in the region.”
04/10/2019
YTML expands team, signs new client
Thom joins from Ignition Advice (formerly Ignition Wealth) where she was head of sales
04/10/2019
Vanguard launches ETF, appoints new lead
The ETF is benchmarked to the FTSE Developed All-Cap Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Aussie dollars before fees, tax and expenses.
04/09/2019
J.P. Morgan appoints new Head of Corporate Banking in Japan
Corporate Banking is an important and growing businesses in our Japan franchise.
04/09/2019
Crestone builds investment team
Crestone has also hired Anshula Venkataraman as an investment consultant from Morningstar's Sydney-based manager research team.
04/09/2019
Another planner joins FASEA board
It said the pair would be joining Carolyn Bond and Deborah Kent
04/09/2019
Westpac confirms leadership changes
The major bank has confirmed that head of BT advice Janet Watts will move to the group’s consumer bank as general manager of retail and premium.
04/09/2019
StanChart, BofA and ANZ Are Hiring India’s Senior Traders From Rivals
The spate of hiring is taking place after annual bonuses were paid, which typically sets off a period of personnel moves.
04/09/2019
Arshad is new Bank Pembangunan president-cum-CEO
He was head of global banking business at Maybank Islamic Bhd, where he oversaw the bank’s corporate banking, trade finance and investment banking business lines, the bank said.
04/08/2019
CBA’s NewCo CEO appointed to FSC board
Three new faces have joined the Financial Services Council board, including the CEO of Commonwealth Bank’s NewCo.
04/07/2019
HSBC Global Asset Management hunts for new chief executive
Chandrasekharan, who has been in the role for eight years, is expected to be moved elsewhere in the group.
04/07/2019
KinerjaPay hires financial advisor Angela Wong as new chief corporate strategist
Over the past decade, Wong has helped to structure several investment funds and worked in capital markets and wealth management across Asia
04/04/2019
Former Drew tax head returns to firm as equity partner
The days of traditional tax law practice are over.
04/04/2019
Asian private equity firm PAG names KKR exec as India chief
The Indian market is in the early phase of a long term growth cycle.
04/04/2019
Kelaher to leave IOOF
During the Royal Commission, it was revealed IOOF left some superannuation members in expensive legacy products despite board members recognising conflicts of interests existed.