Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Former SMRT CEO Desmond Kuek to join UBS global wealth management

Before SMRT, he was Permanent Secretary at Singapore's Ministry of Environment and Water Resources

Rana Kapoor leaves YES Bank, Ajai Kumar interim CEO

The aggressive and temperamental Kapoor, who has had stints with foreign lenders earlier, had launched the bank along with his co-brother the late Ashok Kapur in the early years of the century.

Malaysia appoints veteran fund manager Shireen Muhiudeen as stock exchange chairman

She was also named as the stock exchange’s public interest director, a role in which she will represent investors’ interest.

RHB appoints new CEOs for Cambodian and Singaporean ops

The appointment of Danny and Thoo will bolster our strengths and capabilities in Singapore and the Indochina region, respectively.

New Zealand Superannuation’s domestic equity team gets new chief

Mr. Porath joined the fund in 2013 from US investment advisory firm Russell Investments, where he undertook several consulting roles in New Zealand and Australia.

New Partner appointment for Mourant in Hong Kong

More than this, her admission to the partnership further signals our investment as a firm in providing clients with the best offshore legal and corporate services in the Asia market.

Therium Capital Management Australia boosts team

Therium launched full service litigation funding operations in Melbourne on January 1, headed by Simon Dluzniak

Clime hires private wealth manager

“As the wealth management market rapidly evolves due to changing capital and regulatory requirements, Clime is uniquely positioned to be able to capitalise on those opportunities,” Mr Bristow said.

Clime names distribution and private wealth lead

Recently appointed Clime chief executive Rod Bristow said: "We're looking forward to Adam being part of our leadership team to deliver Clime's client-centric solutions."

UK’s CDC hires former StanChart exec as new MD to focus on South Asia, Africa

CDC has invested over $4.7 billion in the South Asian and African regions through 166 funds, supporting over 1,250 companies.

Vanguard appoints Australian exec

She has more than two decades of experience, working in senior IT roles at Jetstar Airways, Ford, and Jaguar Land Rover and Volvo Australia.

SuperConcepts names interim chief executive

Fenech has been appointed chief executive of medical indemnity and deputy group chief executive at Avant Mutual, a medical indemnity insurance provider

BNP Paribas APAC Head Resurfaces As Head of Strategy

In his new role, Honig will move back to Europe and report to Francois Riahi

WealthTech firm enters North Asia markets

Thomas will lead WeInvest’s efforts to provide digital wealth solutions to financial institutions across Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, and South Korea.

Top Eastspring executives resign, Jeroen Buwalda appointed as new COO

Last week, Eastspring announced the appointment of Wai-Kwong Seck as CEO, succeeding Guy Strapp who is retiring after 12 years at the company, six of them as the top executive.

UBS Asset Management’s head of China onshore to lead regional business

In a sign of China's growing importance for UBS Asset Management's business in the region, Mr. Yin will stay in Shanghai after assuming leadership of the firm's Asia-Pacific business.

Principal Financial promotes Thomas Cheong to president for Asia

Mr. Cheong is currently Principal’s president for North Asia, based in Hong Kong.

IRESS appoints insto broking head

Kirsty Gross, IRESS' managing director of financial markets in Australia and New Zealand welcomed Vidinis' appointment, noting his industry expertise.

China names ICBC banking veteran to head securities regulator

Yi is an ICBC stalwart and has been working at the state bank for more than three decades.

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management appoints CIO

Prior to his new role, Nagashima (pictured), headed the equity investment department of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank for over three years.

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