Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

CBA appoints Luke Yeaman as new chief economist and head of global economic and markets research

We are delighted to welcome Luke to Commonwealth Bank

Deutsche Bank Reshuffles Operations Team

In the expanded role, she has various responsibilities including heading «change-the-bank» initiatives across the whole APAC wealth management platform.

Singapore's DBS hires private bankers for rich Russians as rivals balk

The bank’s stock rose to another record high on Tuesday, outpacing gains at rivals.

Tyndall AM head of Aussie equities to retire

Potter took on the role shortly before Tyndall Asset Management, in its first iteration, was bought by Nikko Asset Management from Suncorp Life.

Changing of the Guard at the Hong Kong Exchange

HKEX deputy chief executive officer Wilfried Yu, who is also co-chief operating officer and co-head of markets, is to retire at the end of this year.

Reed Smith Hires in Hong Kong for Corporate Practice

Reed Smith indicated that it has hired Arthur Tso in Hong Kong as part of its Global Corporate Group

Alan Oster to retire as Chief Economist of NAB

Alan Oster’s decision to retire marks the end of an era for NAB.

First Sentier promotes Apac distribution head to global role

Lauren Prendiville has been appointed global head of distribution and marketing, effective 1 January.

Allfunds Appoints Luis Berruga as Senior Advisor to Drive Strategic Growth

Mr. Berruga is the founder and managing partner of boutique investment firm LBS Capital and was previously CEO of Global X, a New York-based provider of ETFs.

Paragon Capital Management strengthens advisory team

The Singapore investment boutique has hired a new managing director.

MSC Trustees names general manager

The appointment follows MSC Group's acquisition of Certane CT on 12 January 2024, formerly Australian Executor Trustees' custody and debt capital market service arm.

First Sentier Investors announces key leadership appointments

Prior to this role, he served as Managing Director for Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, where he was responsible for business development and client service across these key markets.

State Street Appoints Echizenya as Head of Japan

The step is effective immediately, and Echizenya will report to Kevin Anderson, head of Asia Pacific for State Street Global Advisors.

Maddocks welcomes leading consumer law and competition lawyer Dr Wolfgang Hellmann as a new Partner

His arrival coincides with a growing demand for expertise in dealing with the challenges of the changing environment for competition law in Australia

Former UBS banker joins Raffles Family Office

The multi family office has hired a UBS banker to ramp up its Hong Kong operations.

AustralianSuper expands international equities team

The new appointments support this strategy, with London-based Steve Kelly and Anu Narula both commencing in the role of co-head of high growth global equities.

Deutsche Bank's North Asia group head to resurface at DBS Private Bank

The former Deutsche Bank banker will continue to cover the North Asia market at DBS Private Bank, based in Hong Kong.

Infinity Capital Solutions announces new distribution hire

In the newly created role, he is tasked with leading initiatives to strengthen the firm’s managed accounts offering, particularly in the independent financial adviser (IFA) market.

Knight Frank names Shishir Baijal as non-exec chair of Asia-Pacific

Knight Frank’s Asia-Pacific region consists of 11,000 people in 300 offices across 15 territories

StanChart Hires Wealth Planning Head in Singapore

In the role, he reports to Mike Tan, global head, wealth planning & family advisory.

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