Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Manulife AM Expands Portfolio Specialist Team

Manulife Asset Management has hired Michelle Ng as managing director and portfolio specialist responsible for asset allocation strategies.

CBA appoints new insto banking group exec

The Commonwealth Bank has appointed a new group executive of Institutional Banking and Markets, following the resignation of Ian Saines.

BNP Paribas announces senior Investment, Private Wealth Roles In Asia-Pacific

He is responsible for strengthening relationships with global distributors, private banks, family and multi-family offices

J.P. Morgan creates new transaction banking role

Martijn Stoker has joined the J.P. Morgan as head of liquidity management and escrow for transaction services in Asia-Pacific, a newly-created role

NAB hires EY’s David Boyle as CIO

National Australia Bank has appointed Ernst and Young partner David Boyle as its chief information officer, ending a closely watched search for a new .

Maybank Ageas appoints new CEO

The 20-year veteran in the financial industry joined the Maybank group in June 2012 as CEO of Etiqa Insurance

Philip Kay named City Financial's head of Asia

Kay says he looks forward to working with Barker and Nicholas

NAB makes leadership appointments in Asia

He joined NAB in 2009 as general manager, NAB Corporate, and was most recently executive general manager, nabbusiness, where he was responsible for supporting the small to medium enterprise segment.

BNY Mellon targets Singapore buildout

These moves builds on BNY Mellon’s receipt of a capital markets services licence in Singapore and gives it the ability to offer a unique SMA platform in Asia’s two largest private banking and wealth management hubs.

NAB Names New JBWere Chief Exec

NAB Wealth executive general manager John Flavell said JBWere had performed well in recent years, expanding its domestic and global service offering as well as growing funds under advice in the areas of fixed income and global equities.

Former CFSGAM exec joins Frontier Advisors

Industry fund-owned asset consultant Frontier Advisors has appointed former head of Colonial First State Global Asset Management Property Tim Stringer as a senior consultant in its real assets team.

RBC chief Gordon Nixon to retire next summer

In line with RBC’s succession planning process, the Board of Directors today announced that Dave McKay, Group Head, Personal & Commercial Banking will be appointed as President at the Annual Meeting on February 26, 2014, and President and Chief

M&G Real Estate appoints Korea lead

Ryu will be responsible for the management and oversight of M&G Real Estate's office in Seoul. He reports to Scott Girard, CEO of M&G Real Estate Asia.

New Zealand Assets Management Appoints New CEO

The principals of absolute returns, global investment management firm, New Zealand Assets Management ‘NZAM', today announced the appointment of a new chief executive, Andy Morris.

Grant Samuel expands to Brisbane

Grant Samuel Fund Management has opened an office in Brisbane after reporting a doubling in business demand over the past 12 months.

Mercer Makes Senior Leadership Appointments in Asean

She will also continue in her role as Marsh & McLennan chairman for Singapore. Wong will report to Garg and Christian Edelmann, who leads Asia-Pacific for Oliver Wyman.

Maybank Ageas Appoints CEO

The 20-year veteran in the financial industry joined the Maybank Group in June 2012 as CEO of Etiqa Insurance and Head of General Business.

Happy twist in the retirement tale

There has been much speculation about her departure. Some say that she is rejoining the Hong Kong Monetary Authority while others believe she has a new job at the International Monetary Fund.

Deutsche Bank appoints Chief Country Officer for New Zealand

JT Macfarlane, Executive Chairman, Deutsche Bank Australia and New Zealand, said: “Deutsche Bank has consistently ranked top three in New Zealand across Markets and Corporate Finance for several years.

Natixis makes senior appointments

Natixis Wholesale Banking, Asia-Pacific, has named Yuri Lin as managing director, head of sales, fixed income, commodities and treasury, Asia-Pacific

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