A former senior investment executive at J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Asia has joined HSBC Asset Management (HSBC AM), Asian Private Banker has learnt. Hong Kong-based Yvonne Leung, who was most recently the US bank’s head of managed solutions for Asia, has taken up the role of head of multi-asset investment specialists for Asia at HSBC AM, sources told APB. In her new […]

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Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) has tapped a senior executive from Citigroup’s wealth arm to drive growth across its Asia business. Based in Hong Kong, Julie Koo will join the firm on 1 May 2026 as head of distribution for Asia Pacific. She will also become a member of AllianzGI’s executive committee, reporting to Tobias Pross, chief executive of Allianz Global Investors, according […]

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US private asset manager HarbourVest Partners (HarbourVest) is accelerating its Asia private wealth push with a senior appointment, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Based in Hong Kong, Howard Yeung has joined the firm’s global private wealth team as Hong Kong and Greater China lead, HarbourVest confirmed to APB. In this role, he will help drive the firm’s private wealth fundraising […]

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Macquarie Asset Management has made three new hires to its Asia wealth team as the asset manager builds out its alternative investment offerings for wealth clients in the region. Wai Kin Leung has joined the firm as a senior vice president, Asia wealth; Kate Chan has joined as head of Asia wealth marketing; and Hai Rou Ong has been appointed […]

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Global technology investor Vista Equity Partners has hired a senior vice president to accelerate its APAC coverage, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Based in Singapore, Gordon Chin joined Vista Equity Partners on 1 February 2026 and is now responsible for the firm’s APAC wealth distribution strategy, according to people familiar with the matter. Chin most recently served as a principal […]

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Private equity firm TPG has tapped a Blue Owl Capital senior executive to lead its private wealth business across Asia, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Based in Singapore, Eugene Lim will serve as head of Asia private wealth at TPG, overseeing the growth and development of TPG’s private wealth business in the region. Lim joined Blue Owl Capital in late […]

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In 2025, Asia witnessed a notable shift in private wealth talent. Senior professionals moved from global banks and asset managers into alternatives, private credit, and boutique platforms, chasing growth, autonomy, and new opportunities. Alternative firms, benefitting from strong investor demand and faster AUM growth, became key magnets for experienced hires. At the same time, smaller boutiques drew industry veterans with […]

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Lord Abbett is expanding its footprint in Asia with the launch of a new Hong Kong office, which will open on 1 January 2026 in Hong Kong’s Central district, the US investment manager exclusively revealed to Asian Private Banker. With a presence on the ground in Hong Kong, the firm will work closely with private banks, global wealth platforms, and […]

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M&G Investments has appointed a head of wholesale distribution & partnerships for Japan. Tomoaki Murata, who was previously head of retail and intermediary sales at PineBridge Investments Japan, began the newly created role on 17 December 2025 and will be in charge of leading the commercial development of M&G’s wholesale business in Japan and establishing distribution partnerships among banks and […]

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Franklin Templeton has hired a former Deutsche Bank veteran to drive its distribution business in Asia, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Based in Singapore, Joyce Ngan has joined the US asset management giant as a senior sales director, private wealth. Ngan has a rich experience in the fund industry, having spent nearly 20 years at Deutsche Bank. During her time […]

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Nomura Asset Management (Nomura AM) has appointed an industry veteran to a leadership role in Singapore, according to a statement released today.  Effective 1 January 2026, Terence Lam has been named as managing director, CEO of Nomura Asset Management Singapore Limited. Lam will also maintain his role as head of distribution Asia ex-Japan, Nomura AM, which he took on in […]

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Global investment manager Barings has appointed a new Asia Pacific head. Effective January 2026, Alastair Wright has been named the new head of Asia Pacific. He will be responsible for expanding the firm’s presence and capabilities across the region, according to a statement on Tuesday. Wright will succeed Duncan Robertson, who will retire after 17 years of service at the […]

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Paris-headquartered private investment firm Ardian has been aggressively pursuing talent in Hong Kong, accelerating its hiring drive as it announces its new Hong Kong office on Thursday. “As of now, we have eight people working full-time [in the Hong Kong office]. We’re still looking for six to seven more people to join us. Hopefully, in the next six to 12 […]

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PGIM has appointed a duo to the newly created roles of head of real estate debt and head of real estate equity to grow its Australian platform. Effective immediately, Sam Mellor is now head of real estate debt, Australia, at PGIM, the asset manager announced in a statement on Monday.  In his new mandate, Mellor oversees the firm’s real estate […]

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J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) has named a head of Asia ex-Japan investment specialists within its Global Fixed Income, Currency & Commodities (GIFCC) group. Based in Hong Kong, Swa Wu has been appointed as the head of investment specialists for Asia ex-Japan within JPMAM’s GFICC group, the asset manager announced in a statement on Wednesday. Wu will report to Jemma […]

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Ed Huang has been travelling extensively throughout Asia as Blackstone accelerates its wealth expansion in onshore Asian markets for its next phase of growth. “We are growing everywhere in the region, and I feel very good about where we have come to despite everything that has happened in the markets,” Huang, the head of APAC for Blackstone Private Wealth, told […]

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Eastspring Investments has named a head of quantitative strategies in Singapore, the firm said in a statement on Tuesday. Effective 6 October 2025, Ioannis Kampouris will take on the role, reporting to Vis Nayar, CIO of Prudential’s asset management business. Based in Singapore, Kampouris will lead Eastspring’s quantitative strategies team, while strengthening analytics capabilities, overseeing cross-asset quantitative research, and commercialising […]

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Allspring Global Investments has appointed a head of sales for Australia and New Zealand with a new office in Sydney. Based in Sydney, Jeremy Gordon is now the asset manager’s head of sales for Australia and New Zealand, the firm said in a statement on Monday. In his new role, Gordon will lead sales and client service initiatives, as well […]

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Asset manager First Sentier Group has selected an internal candidate to serve as its new CEO. Effective 1 January 2026, Harry Moore has been appointed as CEO of First Sentier by the firm’s board, as announced in a statement on Thursday. Current CEO Mark Steinberg will step down at the end of 2025, after seven years working for First Sentier. Based […]

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While Franklin Templeton has been in Asia Pacific for over 35 years, Tariq Ahmad believes that it was the firm’s global strategic transformation, initiated just five years ago, that served as a real catalyst for change at the firm. Ahmad, himself, joined the firm slightly over four years ago, when a key challenge facing the industry at the time was […]

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Hong Kong-headquartered alternatives firm Peak Capital has hired a former Citi Private Bank banker. Based in Hong Kong, Roger Bacon has joined Peak Capital in the newly created role of senior advisor, the firm confirmed to APB. Being in the industry for three decades, Bacon previously worked for Citi Private Bank for almost 15 years before parting ways with the […]

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Global investment manager Schroders has made two new appointments to lead its client group in Hong Kong and South Asia. Effective August 2025, current Hong Kong CEO Jason Yu now leads Schroders’ client group in Hong Kong, the firm announced in a statement on Monday. In his expanded role, Yu is tasked with strengthening the firm’s position as an asset […]

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Australian giant Macquarie Asset Management is making a bold push into Asia’s private wealth market, bringing its deep infrastructure expertise to the region to tap growing regional demand. Just six months after hiring asset management veteran David Chang as head of Asia wealth distribution, the firm is already making inroads in the wealth sector. Last summer, Macquarie launched one of […]

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Capital Group has made a key appointment in Hong Kong, highlighting its focus on strengthening relationships with local partners and expanding its presence in the region. Henry Chan has been promoted to head of financial intermediaries for Capital Group’s Hong Kong business, the firm announced in a statement on Wednesday. Based in Hong Kong, Chan will report to Toby Chan, […]

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Global quantitative investor Acadian Asset Management is increasing its efforts to capitalise on Asia’s booming wealth market after tripling assets under management from clients in the region. As part of this initiative, the firm has appointed George Koh as director of wholesale distribution and launched new dedicated capabilities for the Asian private wealth channel, according to a statement from the firm […]

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Boutique financial services firm Klay Group has hired an ex-UBS banker in Hong Kong for a Dubai-based role. Ahmad Chaudry has been appointed to the newly created role of global head of structured investments and derivatives, according to a statement issued by the firm on Tuesday. In his new role, he will lead the development of solutions across various asset classes, […]

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Alternatives fintech S64 has expanded its Asia distribution team to bolster its presence in the region. Based in Singapore, Hui Xin Tay will be joining S64’s Asia distribution team, the firm announced in a statement on Tuesday. In her new mandate, Tay will deepen S64’s relationship with private banks, wealth managers, asset managers, and private markets general partners across Asia. […]

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Schroders’ private markets business, Schroders Capital, has made two senior real estate appointments in Asia Pacific. Effective 29 September and based in Singapore, Junnosuke Ando has been appointed as Asia Pacific head of real estate, Schroders Capital announced in a statement on Wednesday. In his new mandate, Ando will closely collaborate with regional teams in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo. […]

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Allspring Global Investments has appointed a sales director for Hong Kong to help expand its presence across Asia. Sam Lo has been named as Allspring’s sales director for Hong Kong, the asset manager announced in a statement on Tuesday. In his new role, Lo will develop and strengthen relationships with financial institutions. Based in Hong Kong, Lo reports to Priscilla […]

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Asia Pacific stands out as a key growth engine in Apollo Global Management’s ambitious push to increase its global wealth assets fivefold by 2029, according to Stephanie Drescher, who revealed the plans in an exclusive interview with Asian Private Banker. At the firm’s investor day last year, Drescher, chief client and product development officer at the US$785 billion investment manager, outlined […]

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New York-headquartered real estate investment manager Hines has made a senior appointment for the private wealth channel in Asia. Based in Hong Kong, Hao Zhan has joined the firm as head of Asia, private wealth solutions, reporting to Paul Ferraro, global head of private wealth solutions at Hines, the firm said in a statement on Monday. Zhan comes from alternative […]

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The former head of strategic advisory solutions (SAS) at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management Asia has resurfaced at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC). Joy Kwek joined the firm today as managing director, head of capital markets & solutions, Asia Pacific. In this newly created role, she will be responsible for leading the strategic alignment of SMBC and SMBC Nikko Securities […]

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Dutch asset manager Robeco has announced the appointment of a new chief investment officer (CIO), as the current holder of the position prepares to retire later this year. Effective 1 September 2025, Anton Eser has been appointed as CIO and member of the executive committee, according to a company statement on Thursday. Eser will succeed Mark van der Kroft, who […]

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A former Goldman Sachs Asset Management veteran has joined global investment firm Sixth Street as it accelerates international expansion and prepares to open a new office in Singapore. Stuart Wrigley has joined the San Francisco-based firm as a partner, head of Asia Pacific, and head of capital strategy international, the firm announced on Wednesday. In this role, Wrigley will oversee […]

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Eastspring Investments has created a new senior role as part of the firm’s latest efforts to expand its business in the wealth space. Based in Singapore, Szu Yi Chin has been appointed as head of global financial Institutions (GFI) and intermediaries, effective 1 September 2025, according to a statement on Wednesday. In this newly created role, Chin will lead Eastspring’s […]

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The former Singapore CEO and South Asia head for Schroders has resurfaced at a Singaporean infrastructure credit firm. Subject to regulatory approval, Lily Choh will become the CEO of Clifford Capital Asset Management and group head of asset management in October, according to a statement. Choh will also join the management executive committee of the Clifford Capital Group. Choh’s last […]

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T. Rowe Price has expanded its Asia ex-Japan distribution team with two new appointments as the firm looks to deepen its relationships with financial intermediaries in the region. Based in Singapore, Zong Han Lee has been appointed to the role of senior director for Southeast Asia, responsible for driving distribution partnerships, according to a statement on Thursday. Lee has over […]

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Nomura Asset Management (Nomura AM) has appointed an industry veteran to a newly created senior role to support its growth in Asia. Based in Singapore, Terence Lam was named head of distribution for Asia ex-Japan. He reports to Kenichi Suzuki, senior managing director, head of global business unit at Nomura AM, according to a statement on Thursday. The Japanese firm […]

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UBS Asset Management (UBS AM) has appointed a senior executive to lead its Asia-Pacific operations, the fund manager announced on Thursday. Based in Hong Kong, Desmond Ng will join the company as asset management region head for APAC, effective 1 October 2025, according to a company statement. Ng will be a member of the UBS AM management team and UBS […]

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Fidelity International has appointed a global CIO for fixed income to further boost its investment capabilities. Marion Le Morhedec will assume the role of global CIO, fixed income, at Fidelity International this September, succeeding Steve Ellis, who last year announced his departure to take a career break, according to a company press release. Le Morhedec joins from AXA Investment Managers, […]

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Schroders has made a series of senior appointments aimed at strengthening its leadership team across its Asia and global operations. Gopi Mirchandani has been appointed as head of client group, Asia, succeeding Chris Durack, who will transition to the newly created role of chair for Asia until his departure at the end of 2025, according to a company statement on […]

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Fixed income is gaining the spotlight, with Salman Niaz of Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Goldman Sachs AM) calling it the best defence in today’s uncertain markets. He says clients are increasingly looking beyond the US for diversification, with Asian high yield and global investment grade bonds attracting growing interest. “Investors came into the year with a very strong growth backdrop […]

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T. Rowe Price has elevated a portfolio manager to a new senior impact role, according to a statement from the asset manager on Wednesday. Matt Lawton, who manages the firm’s Global Impact Credit Strategy and the Global Impact Short Duration Bond Strategy, has been appointed as the head of impact fixed income, a newly created role. In addition to continuing […]

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Robeco has appointed a seasoned veteran in fixed income to lead the firm’s business in Singapore and the broader Southeast Asia region. Thu Ha Chow has been appointed to the role of country head for Singapore, in addition to her current responsibility as the head of fixed income for Asia, according to a company statement on Tuesday. Chow has over […]

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The former CEO for HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth has resurfaced at wealth tech company Allfunds six months after departing the UK lender. Annabel Spring will become CEO for Allfunds, succeeding Juan Alcaraz, CEO and founder, according to a statement from the firm. Australia native Spring, former CEO of HSBC GPB and Wealth, left the UK bank in December […]

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M&G Investments (M&G) has appointed an industry veteran to oversee its efforts to build distribution partnerships globally. The firm has appointed Neil Godfrey as global head of client group, to lead all distribution, marketing and client experience teams within asset management, effective 16 June 2025, according to a statement on Thursday. Godfrey will also become a member of the executive […]

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The former head of private bank distribution for J.P. Morgan Asset Management (J.P. Morgan AM) has joined Wellington Management, Asian Private Banker understands. Chia Chia Chng has recently joined the Boston-headquartered asset management firm as head of South East Asia, Global Wealth, reporting to Roy Smale, partner, Global Wealth Management. Wellington Management manages approximately US$1.4 trillion in assets globally. Its […]

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Paragon Capital Management has appointed a new managing director and strategist, the asset manager announced on Thursday. Based in Singapore, Trevor Lau will report to Paul Lee, co-founder, CEO, and CIO of Paragon and Irene Ng, COO and compliance/risk officer of the firm. With over two decades of experience in private banking, wealth management, and investment strategy across Asia, Lau […]

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First Eagle Investments appointed a head of international wealth solutions (IWS) on Wednesday, according to a statement by the investment manager. Rémi Casals was appointed executive managing director, head of IWS. Casals will also join the New York-headquartered investment manager’s partnership committee and report directly to Mehdi Mahmud, president and chief executive officer. In his new role, Casals will lead […]

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Eastspring Investments has named former Fidelity International executive Rajeev Mittal as its new CEO, marking a key leadership change at the US$256 billion asset manager. Based in Singapore, Mittal will assume the role on 1st July and report to Anil Wadhwani, CEO of Prudential, the parent company of Eastspring, according to a company statement. Mittal will replace Bill Maldonado, who […]

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It’s been a little over four years since Jeff Carlin became the head of global wealth at Nuveen, a US asset management firm managing US$1.3 trillion in assets. However, the potential for growth by shifting from a focus on US retail to the global wealth markets is just starting to emerge. When Carlin started, Nuveen’s business outside the US was […]

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Temasek’s wholly-owned investment manager, Seviora Group, has appointed a senior executive to lead a newly launched service for institutional and private wealth clients. The new investor solutions team was launched to further strengthen investor relations across the group’s global institutional, private bank and family office clients, according to a company statement. The new team will oversee fundraising and client management […]

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J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s (J.P. Morgan AM) head of private wealth alternatives for APAC is departing the fund manager, Asian Private Banker understands. Gary Leung announced his departure in a LinkedIn post after spending almost three years with the firm in Hong Kong. During his time at J.P. Morgan AM, Leung was responsible for alternative investment product distribution across APAC. He […]

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Blackstone-backed ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group has made a senior hire as part of its efforts to expand its equity products proposition. Based in Mumbai, George Heber Joseph has joined ASK Investment Managers, a business unit of the ASK Group, as chief investment officer and chief executive officer for its equity business, according to a company statement on Tuesday. […]

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Manulife has opened a new office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) dedicated to its global high net worth (HNW) business. The new DIFC office will act as a hub to deliver Manulife’s insurance solutions to HNW and ultra high net worth (UHNW) clients in the region, the firm said in a news release on Tuesday. With this new […]

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Sydney-based alternative asset manager MA Financial Group has hired an industry veteran to help boost its business expansion in Asia. Based in Singapore, Kit Toh has been appointed as head of Asian distribution, according to a company statement. Toh commenced her role at MA Financial Group in January 2025. She will look to drive growth with institutional and wealth clients […]

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A senior executive from Blue Owl’s Asia private wealth team has departed, Asian Private Banker understands. Eugene Lim, a Singapore-based managing director, has recently departed the firm, according to people familiar with the matter. Lim joined Blue Owl Capital in late 2021 as the US firm’s first regional hire for its private wealth pivot. He was instrumental in shaping Blue […]

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Eastspring Investments has named a wealth management veteran to lead its Singapore office as part of its latest efforts to capture opportunities in Southeast Asia. Singapore-based Salman Haider, currently the firm’s chief distribution officer, will have his remit expanded to include serving as head of ASEAN and chief executive officer of Eastspring Singapore, subject to regulatory approval, according to a […]

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Transamerica Life Bermuda (TLB), an Asia-focused life insurer catering to HNW clients, has named a new CEO. Subject to regulatory approval, Kristine Ung will join the firm as CEO on 1 May 2025, according to a recent company announcement. Hong Kong-based Ung has over two decades of experience in the industry. She has held senior roles at AIG, AIA and […]

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Billions of dollars have been raised in recent years from the sale of royalties to the music of popular artists ranging from Michael Jackson, to Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan – and increasingly U/HNWIs are getting in on the act. The business of music royalties, which guarantees investors access to a stream of revenue generated by artists’ songs, is a […]

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Allspring Global Investments (Allspring) has named an asset management veteran as its new CEO, the firm said on Thursday. Effective July 1, Kate Burke will take over from Joe Sullivan, who will continue to serve as executive chair of the board, according to a statement. She will spend time at each of the firm’s office globally and has an office […]

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One of Europe’s largest asset managers has appointed a veteran as CEO and country officer for Singapore. Sharon Tan will take up the positions in addition to her existing roles of APAC client coverage COO and APAC head of business development, the firm announced. In her expanded role as country officer, Tan will look to bolster the German asset manager’s […]

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BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNP Paribas AM) has named a new head of investor relations for private assets Asia Pacific, the firm announced, as it plans to push deeper into the alternatives space with the acquisition of AXA Investment Managers. Effective 1 April 2025 and based in Singapore, Jeff French will report to Mike Nikou, APAC CEO. French will be […]

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Sun Hung Kai & Co. has appointed a former Nuveen executive as CEO for its investment management arm. Kelvin Cheung joined Sun Hung Kai Capital Partners today (SHKCP) as its head, according to an announcement. Cheung will report to Tony Edwards, executive director and deputy CEO of SHK Co., in the new role. Previously, Cheung spent over eight years at […]

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The former Hong Kong private banking head at J.P. Morgan Asset Management has joined a Europe-headquartered alternative asset manager. Dennis Yang has joined CVC as director, private wealth, according to an update on his personal LinkedIn profile. Before that, Yang worked at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, where he was responsible for Hong Kong market private banking distribution since 2022. He […]

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Allspring Global Investments’ (Allspring) head of sales for North Asia is departing the asset manager, Asian Private Banker understands. Linda Luk, a Hong Kong-based executive at the US$461 billion in AUM US asset manager, is leaving the firm, people familiar with the matter told Asian Private Banker. With almost three decades of experience in the asset management industry, Luk joined Allspring […]

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Matthews Asia’s head of Asia Pacific has left the firm, Asian Private Banker can reveal. Beonca Yip is no longer with the Asia-focused asset manager, according to people close to the matter and confirmed by a spokesperson. Yip joined the firm as head of Asia Pacific in May 2023, and had been overseeing the firm’s business in the region and […]

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UK asset manager aberdeen investments (aberdeen) has appointed a senior investment director for its Asia-Pacific equities team, the firm announced on Thursday. Based in Singapore, Isaac Thong will lead the firm’s Asian income strategies. Succeeding the departing Yoojeong Oh, Thong will report directly to Flavia Cheong, head of APAC equities. With over 15 years of experience, Thong was most recently […]

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Endowus has strengthened its investment office with several new hires in Hong Kong, the independent digital wealth management platform announced on Monday. Previously chief investment advisory officer based in Singapore, Hugh Chung has stepped up to become Endowus’s CIO. In his expanded role, he oversees the integration of investment functions and strategies across the firm, as well as the investment […]

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Macquarie Asset Management has appointed a head of wealth distribution for Asia, the firm announced in a statement on Monday. David Chang is now head of wealth distribution, Asia, at Macquarie Asset Management. In this newly created role, Chang will be based in Singapore and expand the asset manager’s wealth offerings in Asia with its global network. With over two […]

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Alternative asset management giant Apollo Global Management has appointed a senior executive as Japan Wealth head, APB has learnt. Shimpei Kanzaki joins the firm as managing director and head of Japan Global Wealth, reporting to Edward Moon, partner and head of Asia Pacific Global Wealth for Apollo, according to an internal memo seen by Asian Private Banker. Kanzaki has over […]

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Since entering the Asia private wealth market in 2022, Blue Owl Capital has quickly become a blue chip alternatives name on the product shelves of private banks. Having witnessed significant AUM growth in Asia, Blue Owl’s APAC private wealth head, Johann Santer, told APB the firm attributes its success to its focus on the wealth channel from day one. Blue […]

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Capital Group has made a senior appointment for its global enterprise relationship management group in Asia Pacific, the asset manager said on Wednesday. Based in Hong Kong, Pooja Grover Madduri has been appointed as a managing director for enterprise relationship management in Asia Pacific at Capital Group, according to a company statement. Madduri will report to Tim Murphy, global head […]

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A veteran asset management professional and head of Asia has stepped down, Asian Private Banker has learned. David Chang, head of Asia for Lord Abbett, recently left the firm after three years, Asian Private Banker confirmed. Chang joined Lord Abbett in Singapore in May 2022. He was tasked with expanding the US-headquartered asset manager’s credit offerings to Asian investors, including […]

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Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has relocated a senior investment executive at its asset management division to Singapore in part of the firm’s effort to enhance its capabilities in Asia. Uday Patnaik, head of Asia fixed income and global head of emerging market debt at Legal & General’s asset management division, moved to the Lion City at the beginning […]

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The Asia head of Private Wealth Management (PWM) and partner at Goldman Sachs has taken an additional role following a senior executive departure, according to an internal memo seen by Asian Private Banker. Ron Lee has been named as co-head of the client solutions group in Asia Pacific for Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM), alongside Mike Siegel, the memo said. […]

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UK-headquartered Coller Capital has announced two appointments to its Asia private wealth distribution team to better serve U/HNW individuals and families in the region. Coller Capital, one of the largest private market secondaries managers, has hired Pak-Seng Lai to lead its Asia wealth distribution team. Joining as head of Private Wealth Secondaries Solutions (PWSS) Distribution, Lai will be based in […]

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J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) has appointed a high net worth (HNW) client advisor in Australia to support the growth momentum in the HNW channel, according to a company statement on Tuesday. Based in Melbourne, Naomi Finnigan will work closely with private banks and family offices to understand their needs and provide bespoke investment solutions. She will report to Mark Carlile, […]

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Monroe Capital (Monroe) has expanded its platform to Australia with a new appointment, APB has learnt. Based in Sydney, Galen Fu has joined the US$20.3 billion US private credit manager as a director for business development. He will be responsible for client servicing and capital raising across Australia, the firm said in an announcement on Thursday. Fu has over 14 […]

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Deutsche Bank Private Bank’s global head of discretionary portfolio management (DPM) is joining BlackRock, Asian Private Banker understands. Tuan Huynh announced on his personal LinkedIn profile that he has joined the world’s biggest asset manager as interim chief investment strategist, covering for Ann-Katrin Petersen during her maternity leave. BlackRock confirmed the appointment of Huynh as interim chief investment strategist for […]

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PineBridge Investments has appointed a chief executive officer for Malaysia, the asset manager announced in a statement on Monday. Based in Kuala Lumpur and subject to regulatory approval, Angie Ng has been appointed as Malaysia CEO and managing director, equities. Ng succeeds Sze Peng Yap, who has worked for PineBridge for two decades and will transition to a senior advisor […]

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J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) has named a new CEO for Japan, the firm said on Monday. Kaguya Komatsu will take up the role, effective March 2025. Komatsu succeeds Shoichi Ohkoshi, who will become chairman of JPMAM Japan. Both Komatsu and Ohkoshi will report to Dan Watkins, Asia CEO of JPMAM. In her new role, Komatsu will drive the strategic […]

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Alternative investment manager Carlyle is pushing deeper into the private wealth distribution segment in the region with a senior appointment. Brad McCarthy has joined as managing director and head of Asia Pacific for Carlyle Global Wealth, according to a company announcement. Based in Singapore, McCarthy will be tasked to expand Carlyle’s wealth platform across Asia Pacific with a focus on improving […]

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Coller Capital, a private markets asset manager specialising in secondaries investing, has opened an office in Singapore and appointed a head of product management for its private wealth team. Peter Wu, previously global head of product control at Partners Group, will be joined by two investor relations staff and work closely with the firm’s global private wealth secondaries solutions (PWSS) […]

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The former Bank of Singapore head of real estate advisory is joining a Singapore-headquartered real asset manager. Effective 22 January 2025, Yvonne Siew will join CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) as managing director & head, product development and wealth markets, private capital markets, according to a company announcement. In the new role, Siew will lead product development, client services and marketing […]

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J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) has appointed a head of intermediary business for Hong Kong, the firm announced on Wednesday. Supreet Bhan will join effective 1 April, subject to regulatory approval. In this newly-created role, Bhan will be based in Hong Kong and report to Elisa Ng, CEO of Hong Kong at JPMAM. With over two decades of sales experience […]

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T. Rowe Price has made two senior hires to strengthen its distribution team in Asia, according to a company announcement on Monday. Juliette Lim has been appointed as head of insurance solutions, Asia ex-Japan, with a strategic focus on deepening partnerships with insurance companies in Asia, specifically to address growing client demand for the firm’s fixed income investment strategies and […]

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Ninety One has appointed a head of alternative credit, the firm announced in a statement on Friday. Based in London, Alper Kilic will be tasked with building upon the firm’s existing emerging market alternative credit platform and developing investment solutions for clients in his new role as head of alternative credit for the US$170 billion asset manager. Kilic will lead a […]

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Goldman Sachs Asset Management has hired the former Southeast Asia head of Fidelity International, Asian Private Banker can reveal. Sabrina Gan joined the asset manager at the start of January as managing director, head of third-party wealth (TPW) for Asia Pacific ex-Japan, according to an internal memo seen by Asian Private Banker.  In the new role, Gan will partner closely […]

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Fidelity International (Fidelity) has appointed a head of Southeast Asia and Singapore, the asset manager said on Thursday. Wildon Goh will be Fidelity’s head of Southeast Asia and country head of Singapore, subject to regulatory approval. In his new role, Goh will lead the firm’s strategy in these regions. Goh replaces Sabrina Gan, who left Fidelity in December, and will report […]

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US-based private markets manager Blue Owl Capital has hired a seasoned executive in Japan to head its private wealth business. Yoichi Nakamura joined the firm on Tuesday as managing director and head of Japan Private Wealth, according to a company announcement. Based in Tokyo, Nakamura will report to Johann Santer, managing director and head of APAC Private Wealth, and will […]

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Eastspring Investments, the asset management arm of insurance giant Prudential, has appointed a chief economist. As Prudential’s first chief economist, Ray Farris will provide macroeconomic views and research in alignment with an evolving global economic and geopolitical landscape, according to a company announcement on Monday. Based in Singapore, he will report to Eastspring Investments’ CIO, Vis Nayar, who joined the […]

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Muzinich & Co (Muzinich) has expanded its financial intermediaries and wealth team in Asia with a hiring from BlackRock. Based in Singapore, Pam Hsieh has been appointed as director for marketing and client relations, the firm said on Monday. She will focus on developing Muzinich’s relationships with financial intermediaries and wealth managers across Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore. Hsieh will report […]

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Global alternatives manager KKR has named a managing director from Blackstone to lead the firm’s Japan wealth market coverage. Based in Tokyo, Yoshi Takemoto (竹本好克) recently joined KKR as a managing director to lead KKR’s Global Wealth Solutions platform in Japan. Prior to his current appointment, Takemoto was a founding member of Blackstone’s wealth team in Japan and served as […]

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Natixis Investment Managers (Natixis IM) has hired a former Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) executive in a bid to enhance its wealth business in Asia. Based in Singapore, Johan Lim has been appointed as head of wealth for Hong Kong, Singapore and Southeast Asia as part of the firm’s strategy to strengthen its focus on wealth in Asia, with immediate […]

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Barings has appointed a former M&G executive to lead wealth distribution efforts in Hong Kong and Singapore, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Based in Hong Kong, Joseph Wong joined the US$431 billion asset manager as head of wealth distribution, Hong Kong and Singapore, according to a LinkedIn post on Tuesday. Wong has nearly two decades of experience in distribution and business […]

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PGIM Investments has appointed an industry veteran to lead its distribution efforts in Southeast Asia. Based in Singapore, Brenda Leow has been appointed as head of Southeast Asia, effective immediately. She will report to Jessica Jones, Asia head for PGIM Investments, the firm said in a statement on Tuesday. Leow will lead the wholesale sales and distribution of the firm’s […]

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T. Rowe Price has named a new head of Asia Pacific consultant relations to better serve its distribution network in the region, according to a company announcement on Thursday. The US$1.6 trillion firm has promoted Cassandra Crowe, who is currently the Sydney-based head of consultant relations for Australia and New Zealand, to the role of head of Asia Pacific consultant […]

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Asset manager State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) has appointed a new head of Japan, the firm announced on Monday. Effective immediately, Dohei Echizenya is now head of Japan at SSGA. Based in Tokyo, Echizenya will also serve as the firm’s Japan’s president and representative director, effective 11 December 2024. Echizenya will report to Kevin Anderson, head of APAC for SSGA. In […]

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Sydney-headquartered investment manager First Sentier Investors has appointed a chief commercial officer (CCO) and global head of distribution and marketing. The newly-created role of CCO will be filled by current global head of distribution, marketing, and communications Harry Moore. Current regional managing director and head of distribution for APAC Lauren Prendiville has been appointed the new global head of distribution […]

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