Thomas Jost will join VP Bank’s Singapore branch as head of intermediaries.
Category: People Moves
Pictet AM finds Asia CEO replacement
The firm has appointed Junjie Watkins as Asia ex-Japan CEO, a role vacant since November 2018.
Blackrock rearranges European equity team
As a long-standing portfolio manager steps back, the firm intends to eventually merge two of its European equity strategies that are available for sale in Asia.
JPM AM exec to head mainland venture CIFM
Eddy Wong was appointed as CEO of China International Fund Management, a mainland joint venture between JP Morgan Asset Management and Shanghai International Trust.
Indosuez Wealth names new Asia CEO
Omar Shokur has been named as CEO for Asia and branch manager of Indosuez Wealth Management in Singapore, subject to regulatory approval, according to a statement from the firm.
Blackrock hires Tony Tang to lead China efforts
Tony Tang Xiaodong will supervise the US firm’s long-term business strategy in China as the country opens up its financial sector to foreign players.
Raffles FO adds to investment team
Separately, the firm has also received a capital market services licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
UBS makes new senior promotions in Asia
Marina Lui and Raymond Ang are among the beneficiaries of organisational changes at the Switzerland-based wealth manager.
Templeton taps Natixis for China WFOE chief
Franklin Templeton is expanding in China and expects to launch an onshore fund.
Bank of Singapore poaches Greater China specialist
20-year veteran Richard Hu joins Bank of Singapore’s Hong Kong office as Greater China market head.
