Straus joins the private bank from Citigroup Private Bank, where he was the head of family offices and institutions for Asia-Pacific and covered key client relationships across the region.
Category: People Moves
Rothschild appoints new head of China equities
Li replaces Xing Hu who left the group in March “to explore new professional opportunities”, the firm said. She will be based in Hong Kong and will report to Thomas Gerhardt, head of emerging equities and commodities. Philippe Uzan, CIO of long-only management at Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management (France), cited “the gradual opening up […]
Manulife hires Citigroup’s Liu as portfolio manager
Liu joined the four-member team from Citigroup and is responsible for the research, analysis and management of Hong Kong dollar and renminbi fixed income securities portfolios, the firm said. Liu replaces Ronald Chan, who now takes on the role of head of North Asia investments. Chan will drive the firm’s growth in North Asia, a […]
BlackRock appoints Izawa as Japan head
Izawa replaces Masato Degawa, who has decided to retire from the firm. Izawa’s appointment will be effective from 18 May. He will join BlackRock from Japan Post Bank, where he was president and chief executive for more than five years. Previously, he worked with Mitsui & Co for 38-years. The hiring reflects BlackRock’s deep […]
TIAA Henderson Real Estate appoints Asia-Pacific business development head
Carsten will be responsible for the development and implementation of investment products, the firm said. He will be based in Singapore and report to Chris Reilly, managing director in Asia-Pacific. “We see great opportunities in this region, both for investors and asset managers, due to compelling economic and demographic growth figures. We are excited to […]
Julius Baer appoints market head to expand India business
Soin is based in Singapore and reports to Rolf Schaerer, global market head Indian subcontinent and non-resident Indians.
StanChart’s Southeast Asia fund advisory head quits
According to media reports, Torsten Linke, the bank’s managing director and head of relationship management for Southeast Asia, has also quit. A spokeswoman for the bank confirmed Lee’s departure to Fund Selector Asia, but declined to comment on Linke. Lee joined the private bank in August 2011, according to her Linkedin profile. Lee’s previous roles included working […]
Franklin hires head of APAC consultant relations
Franklin Templeton has poached Stephanie Hukins from Hermes Investment Management to manage the firm’s relationships with investment consultants across Asia-Pacific.
Management revamp at BNP Paribas WM
In a top management restructuring, BNP Paribas Wealth Management has appointed Ernest Leung as the chief executive officer for wealth management in Singapore.
Baring plucks head of sales from HSBC
In preparation for the launch of its Hong Kong-domiciled funds, Baring Asset Management has hired Edmund Chong to lead product distribution in Asia ex-Japan.
