
Newton IM cuts global head of sustainable investment role
Therese Niklasson has left the firm alongside a trio of fund managers.

M&G hires Neil Godfrey as global head of client group
Godfrey was previously global head of distribution at Barings.

RBC WM hires slew of private bankers in Hong Kong
RBC WM taps HSBC, CS, BNP Paribas, UBS and J. Safra Sarasin for new bankers.

People Moves – May 2025
Here is a digest of significant wealth and asset management appointments, promotions and departures during the previous month.

Julius Baer names new market heads for Southeast Asia
Shui Wei Ho and Vi Sun Yang succeed Chin Lit Yee as Southeast market head at Julius Baer.

Aberdeen names Pruksa Iamthongthong as Apac head of equities
Iamthongthong’s appointment comes as Flavia Cheong announces retirement.

Paragon Capital Management adds Credit Suisse veteran to team
The Singapore investment boutique has hired Trevor Lau as managing director and strategist.

Russell Investments promotes Andrew Pease to Apac head of investments
Andrew Pease was previously global chief investment strategist at the asset manager.

Rajeev Mittal named CEO of Eastspring Investments
Mittal replaces Bill Maldonado, who is retiring.

Lioner hires Francis Tang as managing director, Hong Kong
Tang joins the advisory firm from Charles Monat Associates.

Fiera Capital hires ex-Nomura veteran as COO to accelerate Japan push
The hire comes as the asset manager seeks to obtain regulatory approval to distribute its fund range to Japanese residents.

Peakhouse name new CEO amid office expansion
Berry Wong is appointed group CEO of the Hong Kong multi-family office.

Raffles Family Offices hires bankers from BoS and RBC WM
Raffles Family Office has hired two new managing directors in Singapore.