In her new position, Yip will be responsible for relationships with advisers in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Korea, South East Asia and Singapore.
She will report to Richard Garland, who is managing director, Americas, Japan and Asia adviser client groups.
Beonca joins from Eastspring Investments where she was head of retail in Asia and Europe. Prior to this, she was chief marketing officer, Asia ex Japan at Societe Generale Asset Management