Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

International law firm boosts real estate practice with Mayer Brown hire

His hire is part of the firm’s strategy of providing clients with a premium global real estate and infrastructure capability.

China’s Han Kun continues to lure talent away from global firms with CC hire

The hire of Yang continues Han Kun’s spree of luring away top talent from international firms.

Convoy executive resigns

According to Tan's letter, he had disagreements with Convoy's board of directors on the company's termination of senior executives and responsible officers of CSL Securities Ltd on January 5

SSGA appoints Tae Jong Um as head of Korea

“Korea is an important market for SSGA in Asia, and we are committed to strengthening our team on the ground and delivering best-in-class service and solutions to our Korean clients."

Safra Sarasin Singapore Head Exits

His departure after just 21 months is a setback for Safra Sarasin and Enid Yip, the private bank's head in wider Asia.

Goldman Sachs loses an Asia co-head to a $20bn hedge fund

Yip had been with Goldman in Hong Kong since June 2008

TPC Law strengthens tax law practice

He had also represented IRAS as lead counsel in civil and criminal court proceedings in the various boards of review and the Supreme Court.

HSBC Hong Kong rehires corporate banker after a year and makes him a private banker

After 12 months at UPB, however, Wong returned to his former firm last month as a private banker covering Greater China for HSBC Private Bank

Global asset manager appoints Aussie managing director

He will be based in Sydney and has more than 15 years of sales and distribution experience in the local asset management industry.

Malaysia‘s Wong hires disputes partner from Skrine

Tay's expertise lies in construction and engineering law in Malaysia.

Knight Frank names new residential head for Asia Pacific

This saw her setting up residential teams in Shenzhen and Guangzhou.

Regtech Firm Names Asia Head

“Our ambition is to support APAC financial institutions of all types to enhance their digital propositions and client experience,” says Mark Büsser, President of IMTF.

HSBC Beefs Up in Singapore

The bank also moved Lina Chan, who spearheads client management and business development in Singapore

Willis Towers Watson exec joins rival

Took on the newly-created role on January 2.

HK disputes boutique hires partner duo from Wilkinson & Grist, UBS.

Hong Kong disputes boutique recently hired two partners

Bong, Chong and Chan named in Franklin Templeton Asia appointments

To many investors it is still best known as the corporate home of Singapore-based fund manager Mark Mobius

Tax, Wealth and Estate Planning firm adds to expats tax team in Singapore

Smithson, previously acted as senior manager and professional trustee at audit, account, tax and advisory firms

Generali Asia appoints new CEO for Hong Kong

Prior to joining Generali, Cillin started his career in Ireland in the IT field

Another senior Singapore banking professional lands a top job at Google

This is the second time in just two months that Google has recruited from a bank in Singapore.

Standard Chartered in Hiring Coup

Standard Chartered snapped up an industry veteran as regional head of global banking for greater China and north Asia

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