HSBC Private Bank has made a senior appointment in Singapore for its Greater China franchise, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Jay See will join the British lender in August as a desk head for the offshore China market. See will report to Alex Liu, the bank’s market head for offshore China, sources told APB. HSBC Private Bank confirmed the appointment. […]

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A senior executive for client coverage at Bank of Singapore has resigned after over five years with the lender, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Singapore-based Vincent Chan, market head for Greater China, is leaving the bank, sources told APB. Bank of Singapore confirmed Chan’s resignation. APB has been unable to determine Chan’s next career move. Chan is a veteran banker […]

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Swiss private banks UBP and LGT have strengthened their Singapore teams with senior hires, Asian Private Banker has learnt. UBP has appointed Hoa Kong Kaan as managing director, senior investment advisor, while LGT has hired David Wang as managing director in Singapore, sources told APB. UBP confirmed Kaan’s appointment. He reports to Chaitanya Komaravalli, head of investment advisory for Southeast […]

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A senior banker is leaving Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), Asian Private Banker has learnt.  Poramin Chantanusat, first senior vice president, high net worth and affluent segment at SCB, has resigned, sources told APB. SCB has been contacted for comment. APB has been unable to determine Chantanusat’s next move. Chantanusat has nearly two decades of experience in the financial industry. Prior to leading […]

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Independent wealth manager Azura Partners has hired a former senior private banker in Singapore, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Lawrence Goh has recently joined the firm as a managing director and senior relationship manager, sources told APB. Azura Partners confirmed the hire. Goh has over two decades of experience in the private banking industry. He was most recently a market […]

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Deutsche Bank Private Bank has hired a former Citi executive for its Southeast Asia business, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Effective 3 August 2026, Jennifer Tay has been appointed as vice chairman for Southeast Asia at Deutsche Bank, according to an internal memo seen by APB. In her new role, she will focus on strengthening engagement with key clients, providing […]

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A senior executive at J.P.Morgan Private Bank is set to step down from her role after a nearly two-decade-long career at the US bank, Asian Private Banker has learnt.  Anita Mak, head of the Taiwan market, will step down from the role, sources told APB. Mak will remain in the role until early 2027. J.P. Morgan Private Bank declined to […]

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A former market head from Bank of Singapore has taken on a leadership role at a Singapore-headquartered multi-family office. Farro Capital has appointed Mohan Subramaniam as managing director for its wealth management strategy and client advisory platform across Singapore, the UAE and key regional markets, according to a statement released on Tuesday. Subramaniam will support the firm’s ultra high net […]

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A former executive director at DBS Private Bank has taken on a senior wealth management role at an independent asset manager, in a move that follows an ongoing trend of talent moving from private banks into the independent wealth space.  Angela Saik has been appointed managing director, wealth management, Lighthouse Canton, according to a statement released today.  Saik is based […]

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Julius Baer has made a few senior hires in Hong Kong across its relationship management and financial intermediaries businesses, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Based in Hong Kong, Kelly Ho has joined Julius Baer as a senior relationship manager in the Southeast Asia team, reporting to Agatha Chan, group head for Southeast Asia, according to sources familiar with the matter. […]

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While hiring remained muted after an intensified talent war in the Greater China market in May, two major private banks restructured their leadership benches in June to position themselves for growth in Asia. Movers in June Elsewhere, RBC Wealth Management continued its hiring spree with the appointment of former China Construction Bank (Asia) deputy general manager and deputy head of […]

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Taiwanese lender Taishin International Bank has appointed KGI Securities’ former head of wealth management to lead its onshore investment strategy and advisory team for its private banking business. Jeffrey Juan joined Taishin International Bank as senior vice president on 2 July 2026, Asian Private Banker has learned. In his new role, he will head the onshore investment strategy and advisory […]

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J.P. Morgan Private Bank (J.P. Morgan PB) has hired an industry veteran with a strong background in FX advisory, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Based in Hong Kong, Edward Lam has joined the US bank, sources told APB. Lam’s license with J. P. Morgan PB on the HKMA website took effect this week. J. P. Morgan PB confirmed Lam’s appointment […]

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RBC Wealth Management (RBC WM) Asia has appointed a financial intermediaries expert from UBS, continuing a string of hires in the region. Based in Singapore, Thomas Jost has joined RBC WM Asia as head of the financial intermediaries desk, the bank said on Tuesday. Jost has over two decades of industry experience in financial intermediary services. He was most recently […]

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HSBC has appointed a veteran banker from its corporate and institutional banking unit to lead wealth platforms. Based in London, Nick Elias has been appointed as head of wealth platforms, wealth and premier solutions, effective 15 August 2026, according to a recent statement. Elias will report to Singapore-based Lavanya Chari, head of wealth and premier solutions, HSBC. Elias is currently the […]

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A Hong Kong-based multi-family office has appointed a banking veteran to spearhead the expansion of its external asset management (EAM) platform, marking the latest sign of a broader talent shift from traditional banks to independent wealth spaces. Atlas Capital Asset Management (HK) announced on Tuesday the appointment of Alex Cheung, the former head of the institutional banking group and alternate […]

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Barclays Private Bank has made a senior appointment to strengthen its coverage of the global Indian community. Based in Singapore, Nikhil Jha joined the UK bank as head of Non-Resident Indian (NRI), according to a statement. Jha will lead the continued build out of Barclay’s NRI franchise and also become a member of the private bank’s Singapore management committee. “Singapore […]

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Chinese wealth manager GROW Investment Group has made a senior appointment to drive its digital and artificial intelligence push, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Based in Hong Kong, Alan Lau has been appointed Chairman of the Board of GROW Digital Wealth (GDW), the firm’s digital asset platform, GROW Investment Group told APB. Lau will guide GDW’s strategy as it scales, […]

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Two senior UBS private bankers have joined Singapore-based independent asset manager and multi-family office HP Wealth Management, highlighting continued movement of relationship managers from private banks to independent firms in the region. Michael Sutter and Alex Grindley have been appointed senior relationship managers at HP Wealth Management. Sutter brings more than 25 years of wealth management experience at UBS, while […]

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Kelvin Tay has started his new role as chief investment officer for Asia at Pictet Wealth Management (Pictet WM), the Swiss pure play announced on Wednesday. Tay, who was most recently CIO South Asia Pacific at UBS Wealth Management, left the bank in the second quarter, with Asian Private Banker first reporting both his departure and subsequent appointment at Pictet WM, which took […]

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HSBC Private Bank (HSBC PB) has hired a former senior market head at DBS Private Bank to strengthen its Taiwan coverage, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Based in Hong Kong, Gloria Sun will join HSBC PB as market head of offshore Taiwan, reporting to Kanas Chan, head of private banking for North Asia and Hong Kong, effective 13 July 2026, […]

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One of Thailand’s largest lenders has made a senior appointment to its private banking business, Asian Private Banker has learnt.  Jaturont Usahacharoenporn recently took up the role of head of private bankers at Bangkok Bank, responsible for private banking relationship management. Bangkok Bank has been contacted for comment. Usahacharoenporn has over two decades of experience in the financial industry. He […]

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A veteran UBS executive has retired from a senior leadership role in Asia after a long-standing career with the Swiss bank, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Singapore-based Dino Rinaldi, who co-led the APAC wealth management integration of Credit Suisse and UBS, has stepped down from the firm, sources told APB. UBS has been contacted for comment. With more than three decades of […]

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A senior executive is set to leave UBS Global Wealth Management (UBS GWM) in Singapore amid a broader leadership reshuffle, Asian Private Banker has learned. Dominique Boer, head of private wealth Singapore and Australia International, will depart the bank, according to sources familiar with the matter. UBS GWM confirmed Boer’s departure to APB. Sources said Boer is expected to join […]

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A senior investment executive is leaving Raffles Family Office, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Hong Kong-based Julien Grunebaum, head of structured investments, is leaving the firm after five years, sources told APB. A spokesperson for Raffles Family Office declined to comment. APB has been unable to determine Grunebaum’s next career move. Grunebaum joined the firm in 2021 as the first […]

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RBC Wealth Management (RBC WM) has made a raft of senior hires from rival banks to strengthen its Hong Kong team. Amanda Yeung has been appointed as a managing director and team head, according to a statement on Thursday. Yeung has over 25 years of wealth management experience. She joins RBC WM from China Construction Bank (Asia), where she was […]

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Cathay United Bank(CUB) has made a senior appointment to strengthen its private banking team in Hong Kong, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Maggie Lau recently joined the bank’s Hong Kong Branch as head of sales for private banking. Her licence with the bank, registered on the HKMA website, took effect in late April. CUB has been contacted for comment. Lau has more […]

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UBS Global Wealth Management (UBS GWM) has appointed a new Australian market team head from local investment firm JBWere to strengthen its regional offering. Effective 13 July 2026, Damian Robinson will join UBS GWM Australia as a market team head. Robinson will be based in Sydney and report to Andrew Bird, head of GWM Australia, according to an internal memo […]

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A surge in Taiwanese private wealth, driven by AI-driven equity market gains and a push to repatriate offshore wealth, is triggering a fiercely competitive talent war for rare top private banking talent. This talent crunch, coupled with the growth in onshore-booked capital, is also narrowing the gap between onshore Taiwan and traditional wealth management hubs like Hong Kong and Singapore […]

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KGI Securities Thailand has made a senior hire to strengthen its wealth business, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Based in Bangkok, Theeraphat Buakai has been appointed as head of sales for KGI Private Wealth, the firm’s private wealth arm. He will report to Charn Phenjati, head of wealth management. KGI Securities has been contacted for comment. Buakai has over 15 […]

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UOB Private Bank (UOB PB) has hired a former senior executive from Bank of Singapore to strengthen its talent bench. Based in Singapore, Dennis Hong will join UOB PB as a regional market head for Greater China and North Asia, effective September 2026. He will report to Chew Mun Yew, head of UOB Private Bank, according to a statement on Monday. In his […]

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Standard Chartered Private Bank is expanding its ultra high net worth (UHNW) platform, with Greater China relationship manager (RM) headcount on track to rise by 25% to 30% this year. Peter Tung told Asian Private Banker that a counter-cyclical hiring strategy initiated during the 2022 market downturn has helped the bank attract talent from rival institutions as it seeks to […]

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Bank of Singapore has expanded the remit of its chief investment officer (CIO) amid a broader change to its leadership structure, Asian Private Banker has learnt. In addition to her current responsibilities as global CIO, Jean Chia will assume the interim role of global head of investment & wealth solutions, a new pillar that integrates the bank’s investment solutions group with […]

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Bank of Singapore has relocated a veteran banker from Singapore to Dubai to drive the bank’s business in the Middle East. Effective 1 July 2026, Lim Leong Guan (林良源) will assume the role of head of private banking for the Middle East, South Asia & international. Based in Dubai, he will also be chief executive of the Dubai International Financial […]

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Boutique financial services firm Klay Group has appointed a wealth planning expert from EFG.  Based in Singapore, Rohit Ganguli has been appointed as group head of wealth planning, according to a statement released today.  Ganguli will work closely with ultra high net worth individuals and families to deliver tailor-made wealth planning solutions across succession planning, family governance, tax, insurance, pensions […]

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A senior executive at Bank of Singapore is set to leave the lender, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Singapore-based Dennis Hong, a market group head at the bank, is departing, sources told APB. Bank of Singapore confirmed Hong’s resignation. APB has been unable to determine Hong’s next career move. Hong has more than 15 years of experience in the financial industry. He […]

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BNP Paribas Wealth Management (BNP Paribas WM) has hired from UBS to strengthen its advisory capabilities in Taiwan, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Based in Taipei, Hiko Lee has been appointed as head of investment counselling for Taiwan, effective 8 June 2026, according to an internal memo seen by APB. Lee will be responsible for developing and implementing the bank’s […]

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In a bold departure from its previous focus on South and Southeast Asia, Liechtenstein pure-play LGT raided Chinese securities firm China Merchants Bank International (CMBI) for a team of private wealth professionals in Hong Kong last month. The move underscores an intensifying Asian talent war, in which global firms are increasingly hunting within Chinese institutions to secure critical onshore experience. […]

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RBC Wealth Management (RBC WM) has hired two senior bankers from rivals to strengthen its South Asia coverage, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Based in Singapore, Sudarshan Athreya has joined the Canadian bank as a managing director and senior relationship manager covering the ultra high net worth segment for South Asia. Meanwhile, Sandesh Assao has joined the bank as an […]

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Citi Private Bank has promoted a managing director to a market executive role. Sarah Courtney Dockett has been named market executive for the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand at Citi PB, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Dockett joined Citi PB in 2011 and brings more than 25 years of experience in ultra high net worth client advisory, franchise development and strategic […]

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Raffles Family Office has hired two wealth planning heads for Greater China and Southeast Asia.  Based in Hong Kong, Daniel Lai has joined the US$2 billion AUM multi-family office firm as an executive director, head of wealth planning, Greater China. Lai began his role today, according to an internal memo seen by Asian Private Banker. He will focus on cross-border […]

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Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Bank has made a senior appointment to its private banking business, Asian Private Banker has learnt Effective 1 June 2026, Eric Li will assume the role of market head for Hang Seng Private Banking, reporting to Theodore Mak, head of retail distribution at Hang Seng Bank, according to an internal announcement seen by APB. In response […]

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Deutsche Bank Private Bank (Deutsche Bank PB) has hired a former Julius Baer banker to strengthen its Southeast Asia coverage, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Siang Jin Foo has joined the German lender as a team lead in its Southeast Asia team, reporting to Esther Wong, Southeast Asia Market Head and Head of Institutional Wealth Management. Deutsche Bank PB confirmed […]

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A veteran senior executive at Bank of Singapore is set to depart the lender after a tenure spanning nearly 19 years, Asian Private Banker can reveal. Rodney Sin, who is currently vice chair for ultra high net worth client coverage, is retiring from the bank, sources familiar with the matter told APB. Bank of Singapore confirmed Sin’s retirement. “We would […]

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Since the start of the year, the private banking industry in Singapore and Hong Kong has recorded more than 150 senior executive departures, according to Asian Private Banker data. Many of these exits involve senior bankers and investment specialists moving directly to rival firms or transitioning into asset management roles. That marks a sharp increase from the same period last […]

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HSBC Private Bank has made a senior appointment to its onshore business in Taiwan as the bank looks to strengthen its Greater China franchise. Effective 1 June 2026, Edward Chiu will assume the role of onshore Taiwan market head, according to a statement on Friday. In his new role, Chiu will lead the onshore private banking business in Taiwan, working […]

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Maybank Securities Thailand has appointed a veteran private wealth executive to strengthen its wealth management business amid intensifying competition for Thai high net worth clients. Vasin Sukwatwibul was named managing director and head of wealth management, according to a company announcement. He will oversee the firm’s wealth management business and drive its growth strategy in the segment. Sukwatwibul brings more than […]

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LGT has hired several former private wealth professionals at China Merchant Bank International (CMBI) in Hong Kong, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Liu Jihu, Yang Peng, Dong Ting, and Li Yipan have recently joined the Liechtensteinian boutique private bank, sources told APB. Their HKMA licenses with LGT took effect recently. LGT declined to comment when contacted by APB. APB has […]

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RBC Wealth Management (RBC WM) has made a senior hire to strengthen its South Asia business, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Based in Singapore, Abhijit Shetty has joined the Canadian bank as a managing director and team head for the global South Asia business. RBC WM confirmed the hire. Shetty has over two decades of experience in wealth management. He […]

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J.P. Morgan Private Bank (J.P. Morgan PB) has promoted an internal talent to a senior investment management role, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Singapore-based Xinhui Su was appointed as head of portfolio solutions for Asia, reporting to Joshua Lewin, the bank’s head of investment strategy for Asia. J.P. Morgan PB confirmed Su’s appointment to APB. In the team, which was rebranded […]

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Following a period of stagnation fuelled by the pandemic and a cooling Chinese market, private banks in Asia are resuming active hiring as wealth creation in the world’s second-largest economy regains momentum. However, competition for talent is also intensifying, with professionals with Mainland China experience in particular demand. Alongside increasingly competitive pay packages, banks are broadening their hiring criteria and […]

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A desk head for the Taiwan offshore market has resigned from HSBC Private Bank, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Hong Kong-based Kendrick Lee is leaving the UK lender, according to sources familiar with the matter. HSBC declined to comment. Lee was part of the Taiwan offshore team under Eng Chien Chan, the former market head for Taiwan, who left HSBC Private […]

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UBS Global Wealth Management (GWM) has appointed a new head of advisory and sales in Australia to strengthen its footprint. Effective 1 July, Wayne Gordon has been named GWM Australia head of advisory and sales, UBS said in a statement on Friday. In his new role, Gordon will integrate the bank’s Australian business into its broader regional and global platform […]

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KGI has tapped a UBS veteran for a senior leadership post, marking the firm’s latest move to bolster its wealth management capabilities, Asian Private Banker has learnt.  Based in Hong Kong, Michelle Shi has been appointed as CIO and head of asset management at KGI. KGI has been approached by APB for comment. A seasoned investment professional with over 20 […]

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LGT has appointed a former Standard Chartered Thailand CEO to lead its wealth management business in the country. Effective 15 May 2026, Anchalee Bunsongsikul will take up the position of chief executive officer of LGT Securities (Thailand) Limited, according to a company release on Wednesday. She will also become a member of the LGT Private Banking’s Asia Pacific executive board. […]

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Deutsche Bank Private Bank has revamped its Asia FX advisory team with a new dual-head leadership structure and senior hires in Hong Kong, Asian Private Banker has learnt. The German lender has appointed Kent Lee as co-head of FX advisory alongside Divik Maheshwari. Both Lee and Maheshwari report to Gian-Maria Piccolo, head of investment management, emerging markets at Deutsche Bank Private Bank. According to an […]

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UOB Private Bank has appointed a new market head for Greater China to lead its strategic expansion in the region, effective May 11. Singapore-based Paul Zhou, who previously served as head of sales and distribution for UOB China, will oversee the bank’s business development and wealth management operations across key North Asian markets, according to a company release on Monday. The […]

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A senior investment executive has departed Citi Wealth in Hong Kong, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Ken Peng, head of investment strategy for Asia at the US bank, recently left the firm, according to sources familiar with the matter. Citi has confirmed the departure. Peng’s next move could not be ascertained at the time of reporting. Peng joined Citi Private Bank in […]

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J.P. Morgan Private Bank has hired an industry veteran to bolster its China coverage in Singapore. Sharon Xie has joined the bank’s China team in Singapore as a team head to serve ultra high net worth clients, APB has learnt. J.P. Morgan confirmed Xie’s appointment to APB and added that she reports to Elaine Zhang, J.P. Morgan Private Bank’s head […]

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A senior private banking executive will depart Bank of China (Hong Kong), Asian Private Banker has learnt. Judy Chan, private banking market head for China, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia, is leaving the lender, sources told APB. Bank of China (HK) has been contacted for comment. APB has been unable to determine Chan’s next career move. Chan joined the Chinese […]

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The post-bonus exodus intensified in April, following the wave of exits in March. Bank of Singapore was among the hardest hit, with numerous market and team leaders parting ways with the bank. The top moves in the private banking industry in April included the resignation of Reto Marx, co-head of the Singapore branch and chief risk officer for Asia at […]

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There is a leadership change underway in Julius Baer’s onshore India business as a top executive is set to leave the Swiss pure play. Umang Papneja will be stepping down as the chief executive officer for India after nearly four years in the role to pursue other opportunities. He will continue working for the bank through July this year to […]

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Deutsche Bank Private Bank (Deutsche Bank PB) has hired a J.P. Morgan veteran to boost its investment capabilities for its North Asia business, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Based in Hong Kong, Dominic Cheung has been appointed as a director in the investment management team for the North Asia region, according to an internal memo seen by APB. Cheung joins the bank with […]

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The US-Israeli joint military offensive on 28 February 2026 has significantly cooled the war for talent in the Middle East, as private banking candidates hesitate to make long-term commitments to the region. While banks remain committed to aggressive expansion targets, the record-breaking momentum of the first two months of 2026 is now meeting a new layer of candidate hesitation. January […]

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A former senior private banking executive at Bank of Singapore is set to join EFG, Asian Private Banker can reveal. Dubai-based Ranjit Khanna will take up a senior role at EFG, sources told APB. EFG declined to comment when contacted by APB. Khanna is a wealth management and private banking veteran with over three decades of industry experience. He was […]

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The head of private banking for the Middle East, global South Asia (GSA) & international at Bank of Singapore is leaving the Singaporean lender, Asian Private Banker can reveal. Ranjit Khanna, who also held the role of chief executive of the bank’s Dubai International Financial Centre Branch, has resigned, sources told APB. Bank of Singapore confirmed Khanna’s departure and said, “Ranjit has […]

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HSBC Private Bank has appointed a new head to strengthen its presence among global India clients. Gautam Anand has been named head of global India at HSBC Private Bank, according to a statement released today. He assumed the role on 24 April. The appointment is aimed at extending the bank’s reach across HSBC’s international network for global India clients. HSBC manages […]

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A senior executive at Standard Chartered Private Bank (Standard Chartered PB) will soon retire after nearly a decade-long tenure with the British lender, Asian Private Banker can reveal. Vivian Chan, global vice chairman at Standard Chartered PB, will retire from the bank, sources told APB. Standard Chartered PB confirmed Chan’s upcoming retirement, adding her last day with the bank will be on […]

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Bank of Singapore is shifting back into “aggressive” recruitment mode for 2026, betting that its investments in its talent and platform will bring a “second year of harvesting” for its Greater China business. The Singapore-based lender’s Greater China AUM grew by more than 20% year-on-year, with UHNW assets increasing by 50% in 2025. Revenue growth was over 25%, driven by […]

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Lombard Odier is continuing its Asia regional push with a senior hire, Asian Private Banker can reveal. Singapore-based Edwin Tan will join Lombard Odier as market head for Southeast Asia, reporting to Omar Shokur, regional head of private clients, Asia, effective 13 July 2026, the firm confirmed. “Edwin will be responsible for launching and leading a new Southeast Asia market […]

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Bank of Singapore has made a series of senior leadership appointments for its family office and wealth advisory business amid Asia’s ongoing intergenerational wealth transfer. Effective 4 May 2026, Elvin Ho will join the Singaporean lender as head of family office and structuring solutions, the bank said in a statement on Tuesday. Ho will lead the bank’s competency and solutions […]

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Paragon Capital Management has appointed a portfolio manager to strengthen its investment capabilities in foreign exchange (FX), precious metals (PM), rates, and commodities.  Emmanuel Lim has been named managing director and portfolio manager at the independent asset manager, according to a statement released today.  Lim, who worked at Credit Suisse for over two decades, joined Paragon Capital Management last year. […]

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A team head covering the Greater China market at Bank of Singapore is leaving the bank, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Singapore-based Siang Ing Tan has recently resigned, a source familiar with the matter told APB. Bank of Singapore confirmed the news. APB has been unable to determine Tan’s next career move at this time. Tan has close to two decades of […]

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Bank of Singapore has lost a team head covering the Indonesian market, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Shirley Tee has recently resigned from the Singaporean lender, sources told APB. Bank of Singapore confirmed Tee’s resignation. APB has been unable to determine Tee’s next career move or her replacement at the bank. Tee has over two decades of experience in the […]

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HSBC has promoted its China chief investment officer (CIO) following the retirement of its Asia CIO earlier this year. Effective 6 July 2026, Desmond Kuang has been named CIO, Asia, HSBC Private Bank and Premier Wealth, according to a statement released today. The appointment comes after Asian Private Banker reported that Cheuk Wan Fan had retired from the UK lender […]

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Pictet Wealth Management (Pictet WM) has hired an industry veteran to strengthen its investment capabilities, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Based in Singapore, Kelvin Tay is joining the Swiss pure play in the same capacity as regional CIO, sources told APB. Pictet WM declined to comment. Tay is a seasoned wealth management professional with extensive investment experience. He was most […]

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Two senior executives have left DBS Private Bank in Hong Kong, Asian Private Banker has learnt.  Gloria Sun, a senior market head in the bank’s North Asia team in Hong Kong, has recently resigned, sources told APB. Separately, Daryl Wong, another Hong Kong-based senior market head covering the Greater China market, has left the bank. His license relating to his […]

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Boutique financial services firm Klay Group has made a senior appointment for a client advisory role in Singapore. Gaurav Gupta, who was previously an executive director at Nomura, has joined Klay Group as a managing director – client advisor, according to a statement released today. Gupta will be tasked with advising Asian ultra high net worth clients on portfolio construction […]

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A Singapore-based senior executive is set to leave Liechtenstein-headquartered boutique private bank VP Bank after a seven-year tenure, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Reto Marx, co-head of the Singapore branch and chief risk officer for Asia at VP Bank, has resigned and will soon leave the bank, sources told APB.  VP Bank confirmed Marx’s departure to APB and added that […]

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The market head for Thailand and the Philippines at DBS Private Bank is set to depart the Singapore-based lender, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Edwin Tan has resigned from DBS Private Bank, with the bank confirming his departure. Tan has over two decades of experience in wealth management and private banking. He joined DBS Private Bank in 2024 from UBS, […]

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Barclays Private Bank has tasked a long-term internal talent to lead its business growth in Singapore, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Alexander Harrison has been appointed as the interim head of private bank for Singapore at Barclays, sources told APB. A spokesperson for Barclays confirmed Harrison’s appointment to APB. The appointment comes as Evonne Tan, the current Singapore head of […]

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With hiring slowing down in March, the private banking industry saw a spike in exits over the past month, with retail-linked banks bearing the brunt of the turnover. Besides these departures, key moves for the month include former Citi Wealth head of partnerships and relationship management, Julie Koo, resurfacing at Allianz as head of distribution for Asia Pacific. Former UOB […]

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Standard Chartered Private Bank has hired a senior banker to strengthen its team in Hong Kong, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Lai Fai Yeung recently joined the emerging markets-focused lender as a team leader, reporting to Kenny Wan, market head for Greater China, sources told APB. Standard Chartered Private Bank confirmed Lai’s role to APB. Lai has nearly two decades […]

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Citi Private Bank has tasked one of its market executives to strengthen its Southeast Asia coverage, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Singapore-based Lillian Liao, who was a market executive for China at the US lender, recently took on additional responsibilities to cover the Malaysia and Singapore markets, sources familiar with the matter told APB. Citi Private Bank confirmed Liao’s appointment covering […]

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After Asian Private Banker’s earlier scoop on the veteran banker’s move from Julius Baer to Bank of Singapore, the bank has officially confirmed her new role. Vi Sun Yang will serve as its head of private banking, ASEAN, reporting to CEO Jason Moo, the bank announced on Thursday. In this role, Yang will oversee the strategic growth and development of […]

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A seasoned wealth management veteran in Singapore is set to move from Julius Baer to Bank of Singapore, Asian Private Banker can reveal. According to sources familiar with the matter, Vi Sun Yang, the Swiss private bank’s market head for Southeast Asia, will leave the firm to join Bank of Singapore. She is understood to be taking on a Singapore […]

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Lombard Odier has added four bankers to its private clients team in Singapore and Hong Kong as the Swiss pure-play expands its private banking offerings in the region. Eugene Chan has joined the bank as team leader for Southeast Asia private clients, while Jason Yap has joined as a relationship manager. Both joined from Bank of East Asia Private Bank, […]

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The Singapore head of Barclays Private Bank is set to depart the UK lender, Asian Private Banker can reveal. Evonne Tan, who has held the role since July 2021, is leaving the bank, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. Barclays Private Bank has confirmed that Tan will leave the firm in the second quarter, saying: “Evonne has been […]

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J.P. Morgan Private Bank (J.P. Morgan PB) has appointed a new head of Asia lending solutions, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Steven Hawkins, formerly the London-based head of speciality lending for J.P. Morgan international private bank, has relocated to Hong Kong to take on the role. J.P. Morgan confirmed Hawkins’ appointment, noting that he will report to Mike Keglovits, head […]

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HSBC Private Bank has tapped internal talent to bolster its Greater China coverage in Singapore, as the lender continues to sharpen its regional focus. Alice Chan, currently based in Hong Kong, will relocate to Singapore this month to take on the role of desk head for China, according to sources familiar with the matter. The bank confirmed her assignment when […]

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The former regional head of the Southeast Asia market at UOB Private Bank has resurfaced at a Japanese financial institution in Singapore, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Khoo Lin Wein joined SMBC Nikko Singapore in March, according to licence registration records from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The records also show Khoo is licensed with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), […]

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The head of funds at Bank of Singapore has taken on expanded responsibilities, Asian Private Banker has learnt, as the firm reshapes its fund selection leadership. Yazid Mahadi will continue to lead fund and manager selection across mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, and will now also oversee the bank’s hedge fund business, according to sources familiar with the matter. His […]

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Bank of Singapore’s head of private markets and alternatives will leave the bank, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Chee Jiun Wen, who held the role for nearly six years, is departing the Singapore-based lender, sources familiar with the matter told APB. Bank of Singapore confirmed Chee’s resignation. Chee is an investment veteran with more than two decades of industry experience. […]

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Deutsche Bank Private Bank (Deutsche Bank PB) has hired a former Goldman Sachs relationship manager for its Southeast Asia business, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Based in Singapore, Pin Duangdee recently joined the German lender, focusing on coverage of Thai clients, according to sources familiar with the matter. Her registration with Deutsche Bank on the MAS website took effect on […]

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The regional chief investment officer for South Asia Pacific at UBS Global Wealth Management will depart the Swiss bank, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Singapore-based Kelvin Tay will soon leave the bank after a two-decade-long tenure, sources told APB. UBS declined to comment. APB has been unable to determine Tay’s next career move. At UBS, Tay also served on the […]

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As private-market AUM continues to outpace traditional strategies, a structural migration is unfolding: Asia’s top-tier wealth talent is abandoning global firms for the leadership roles and autonomy offered by alternative boutiques. In addition to last month’s private-market-related moves, Andrew Bird was appointed head of Global Wealth Management Australia at UBS, succeeding Michael Marr. Former HSBC Private Bank market head for […]

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Barclays has named a permanent head for its private banking business in India, signalling a reinforced commitment to one of its most vital global hubs.  The London-headquartered bank named Adrish Ghosh as head of private bank for India, according to a statement on Thursday. Ghosh, who has been steering the division in an interim capacity since August, previously served as […]

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A former head of wealth management at CIMB Thai Bank has joined DBS Bank Thailand.  Thiyachai Chong has been appointed as head of wealth management (private banking & affluent) at DBS Vickers Thailand, Asian Private Banker has learnt. A DBS spokesperson has confirmed the appointment with APB. Chong was formerly the head of wealth management & preferred banking, executive vice […]

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When Grizelda Lee looks back on her almost 20-year career so far and pinpoints one pivotal moment that boosted her growth and development as a female professional in the private banking space, she chalks it up to a manager simply believing in her abilities and giving her a chance to prove herself. “A senior male manager offered me opportunities that […]

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Family office Lioner International Group has appointed a BNP Paribas veteran as a group strategic advisor. Brian Kenyon has been appointed as group strategic advisor for Lioner, the family office announced in a statement on Wednesday. In his new role, Kenyon will build the firm’s trust capabilities, drive growth, and enhance client services. Kenyon will also provide strategic insights on […]

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