Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

BlackRock Names Takeshi Fukushima CIO in Japan

Fukushima was most recently the CIO for GI Capital Management's investment advisory group.

HSBC’s Vikas Khattar To Head Jefferies’ Equity Capital Markets Business

Global investment bank Jefferies has roped in Vikas Khattar , HSBC's managing director in-charge of mid-market capital financing from the investment banking division, to head its equity capital markets business in India and South East Asia.

Australian Ethical appoints former AMP Capital PM

Australian Ethical is the leader in the Australian ethical investing sector, and I'm excited about the opportunity to work on behalf of the growing number of clients choosing to align their investments with their values."

StepStone signs KPMG investment team

KPMG will maintain a close and ongoing relationship with the team, and looks forward to working together with StepStone, who will become a client of KPMG.

KKR reveals Australian head

He joined KKR Asia in 2014 and will retain his roles as Asia chief operating officer, chair of the Asia Portfolio Management Committee and service the Asia Private Equity Investment Committee.

Tharman Takes Over As S’Pore Finance Minister After Heng Suffers Stroke

Singapore Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat suffered a stroke and collapsed during a cabinet meeting yesterday and Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam was named to cover his duties.

HDFC Bank, Axis make new appointments

Anand, who has been in financial services for 25 years, was Axis Bank's group executive and head of retail banking.

Bank of Singapore names chief investment officer

Jooste joins from private client wealth management firm Azure Wealth and will replace Hou Wey Fook.

Pictet splits leadership role, names new Hong Kong CEO

Pictet Wealth Management has undergone a management restructure

Misra to continue as Axis Bank Non-Executive Chairman for 5yrs

The right of SUUTI to appoint the Chairman of the Bank, under the old Article 89 of the Articles of Association was rescinded with effect from May 10, post amendment of the Articles of Association," the bank statement explained.

Symantec's Cheri McGuire named CISO of Standard Chartered bank

She will also become a member of the Bank’s information technology and Operations Management Team

Great American Group hires Kevin Olson as Managing Director for GA Australia Retail Solutions

In 2011, Mr. Olson relocated from the United States to Australia

Credit Suisse taps veteran Eric Varvel as global head of asset management

A twenty-five year veteran of Credit Suisse, Varvel has held several senior roles at the company, including in the Asia Pacific region.

Transamerica Life Bermuda Names Chief Executive In Singapore

Winson will have responsibility for driving Transamerica Life Bermuda's business growth in Singapore and further enhancing product development, distribution and operations.

Veteran China banker exits BNP Paribas Wealth Management

Having first joint the French lender as a senior relationship manager overseeing Chinese high net worth individuals.

Willis Towers Watson appoints investments director

Willis Towers Watson Australia managing director Andrew Boal added: "The Australian team is exceptionally well-resourced with considerable depth and strength.

Bank of Singapore appoints new CIO

Johan Jooste is believed to have joined Bank of Singapore as its new CIO, relocating from London where he was most recently the CIO of boutique…

One lawyer to remain in Skadden's Sydney office after three join Allen & Overy

American Lawyer reported in February that Skadden would be closing its Sydney office, which at the time had five lawyers.

China's Huge Pension Fund Is Hiring in Sign of Risky Asset Push

The fund, whose main purpose is to provide support for China’s elderly, is under pressure to generate higher returns as the country’s 1.4 billion people age and yields on government bonds hover near historic lows.

Centuria appoints new CFO

This announcement follows the news that Centuria toomk a $104 million stake in Sydney's Australian Technology Park.

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