Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Wells Fargo Asset Management appoints international portfolio head

Mr. Cheng joins WFAM from Schroders plc where he was a senior portfolio manager with its multi-asset team.

Itiviti Appoints Executive Management Team Following Merger With ULLINK

A union of equals, Itiviti and ULLINK have many qualities in common, including a deep-rooted commitment to continuous innovation to deliver the most advanced trading infrastructure, products and solutions.

Mutual expands wealth management leadership

Bryant said the expansion of the wealth and capital markets business would be augmented by the appointment of O'Brien.

SSGA hires Michele Barlow as APAC head of investment strategy and research

"She will draw on her extensive experience working with institutional investors and asset managers over the past 17 years," the company says in a statement on May 28.

WAM CIO steps down from LIC board

The Century board thanked Stott for his "valuable contribution during his tenure," noting that he was resigning so as to focus on increased external commitments.

Willis Towers Watson names Ken Brown as head of APAC ICT business

ICT Asia Pacific is continuing to evolve and develop its capabilities to meet the challenges of diverse markets and evolving client needs

Alternatives specialist boosts leadership

Former CQS head of sales Louise Walker leads the raft of changes, appointed as head of institutional distribution

Capgemini appoints new trans-Tasman leader

Effective immediately, Olaf Pietschner was formerly COO for the region

JPMorgan adds ex-Macquarie bigwig as vice chairman

He worked on transactions worth more than $120 billion at the Australian bank.

Asset manager welcomes new hires

In the new role, Kenny will be responsible for the execution of Ironbark's strategies for both existing and new product development, as well as working with its corporate trustee business.

BlackRock names new head of iShares Australia

BlackRock appointed a new head of iShares for Australia, promoting from within.

Avanda: Former GIC Executives Hire J.P. Morgan Vice President

Avanda was partly seeded with money from the approximately $300 billion GIC.

Sumitomo Mitsui names two chairmen for revamped asset manager arm

Under the restructuring, announced on May 11, the asset management business of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank is being carved out and merged with SuMi TRUST AM.

NZ Super Fund on track to hire new CEO in June as board lobbies to keep control of pay

Guardians chair Catherine Savage appeared before Parliament's governance and administration select committee yesterday, urging politicians not to include the fund manager in the act.

HSBC headhunts equities experts

The hires are part of a restructuring of HSBC's global equities operation since Hossein Zaimi was appointed to run the business early last year.

Boutique asset manager expands investment team

Just last month Ralton appointed a new portfolio manager from Rest.

AustralianSuper recruiting new property lead

The head of property at Australia's largest superannuation fund has departed.

AMP appoints group general counsel

Salter departed at the height of AMP's recent appearances at the financial services Royal Commission and when its financial advice division faced much scrutiny.

Carlyle hires two to lead investments in Indonesia

With the additions of Robby and Long, Carlyle’s Southeast Asian team will now consist of eight investment professionals, focusing principally on small and large market opportunities in Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines

ANZ dealer group chief departs

Brown replaces Paul Harding-Davis who left in February to become chief executive of Premium China Funds Management.

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