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 […]
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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.
OMGI brings in head of EM debt
Old Mutual Global Investors has lured John Peta away from Threadneedle and he will head emerging market debt.

StanChart PB appoints global advisory head
Standard Chartered Private Bank has hired Christian Mueller as global head of investment advisory as it expands its wealth management business.
RBC Wealth Management boosts Singapore team
RBC Wealth Management has added to its Singapore-based team by hiring two senior relationship managers from UOB.
OMGI hires adviser to guide Asia expansion
The firm has hired Simon MacKinnon as Asia strategy adviser to support the regional expansion of its asset and wealth management units.