Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

UOB Private Bank’s Malaysia team sees six departures

The Singaporean private bank, which says it does not rely on RM hires to bolster its AUM, has seen a big outflow in its Malaysia team.

Pierre Wiart joins Swiss Re’s Alternative Capital Partners as APAC Biz Dev Manager

Moving to Paris, France in 2012, Wiart became the Head of Risk and Modelling for SCOR Investment Partners, working on its Atropos ILS Fund.

Sun Life Appoints Chief Risk Officer for Asia

In the role, he will support the acceleration of the Canadian insurer's strategy and growth aspirations in the region through active risk management and coordinated risk initiatives.

Great Eastern Holdings appoints Mr Greg Hingston as Group Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Mr Khor Hock Seng

Mr Hingston has worked in Asia for over 20 years, based in Hong Kong, and for the last 18 years with The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.

HSBC Reshuffles Senior Management Team

An update on plans for O’Byrne’s successor will be provided in due course.

Bank of China President Resigns for «Personal Reasons»

In a separate announcement, the bank said that chairman and party secretary Ge Haijiao will take over as acting president until a successor has been appointed.

SMBC hires senior leader to strengthen Asia Pacific transaction banking

We are delighted to welcome Atul to our team.

Appleby announces upcoming relocation of Asia Managing Partner

The move is part of the recent expansion of Appleby’s offering in Mainland China and future expansion plans for the business.

StanChart's global head affluent segments resigns

The Hong Kong-based global head was with Standard Chartered for over four years, and held roles at HSBC and Citi.

LGT nets senior Thai private banker from SCB

The banker previously held roles at Siam Commercial Bank, Standard Chartered and UOB in Singapore.

Natixis IM hires distribution director from Pengana

He also has experience in the financial advice, having worked at Affinia Financial Advisers, AIA Australia and AMP in the past.

Eastspring Investments Appoints Dominic Wong as Regional Head of Intermediary Sales

Based in Hong Kong, Dominic will be responsible for leading and growing Eastspring’s intermediary business.

Leading with Vision: CEO Apurva Sahijwani's Strategic Missions & Priorities for Avendus Wealth

Hubbis met with Apurva recently to hear more about him, his career, his missions and his vision of the market’s evolution in India.

KWI AM CEO departs

After two years, the Bangkok asset manager's CEO is leaving.

Goldman Sachs PWM adviser in Australia exits

An executive director at Goldman Sachs PWM in Melbourne, has departed.

Emirates NBD bolsters Singapore wealth team

Sameer Deshpande will be responsible for the bank’s wealth management operations in both Singapore and the wider Asia region.

Charles Monat Associates New Strategic Growth Hire

He is also a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners of the United Kingdom.

Lighthouse Canton Hires Private Banking Heavyweight

In the role, she will be responsible for strengthening the firm’s client base and leading the growth strategy for North Asia.

MetLife Investment Management Names Jude Driscoll President

Prior to Logan Circle, Driscoll was president and chief executive officer of Delaware Investments.

Perpetual names new chief executive

He spent two years at ART where he oversaw the merger and integration of Sunsuper and QSuper.

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