Moves

The Geneva-based private bank strengthens its Middle East leadership as it seeks to capture a larger share of the region’s booming wealth management market.

Veteran risk management professional joins from DBS China to oversee credit and risk functions across Hong Kong, Mainland China and Taiwan

The multi-family office is strengthening client advisory capabilities with veteran wealth management professional

Deutsche Bank, Klay Group and Fiera Capital make senior appointments

HSBC moves to attract and develop industry talent across Asia.

Asia’s wealth and asset management sector opens 2026 with a fresh round of senior appointments as firms recalibrate leadership amid shifting client demands

The move is seen as a direct response to the growing sophistication and demand for bespoke wealth management solutions in Asia.

The recruitment drive builds on recent leadership appointments, including Phonda Chan as deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Branch and Chua See Plu as market head for North Asia.

Nomura International Wealth Management has appointed Rahul Bhandari as Desk Head for South and Southeast Asia in Hong Kong.

Based in Frankfurt, Vivienne Chia will report to Alessandro Caironi, head of banking, lending and investment solutions.

The hiring underscores the industry's shift towards holistic advisory services, directly addressing the region's significant intergenerational wealth transfer and the complex needs of its ultra-high-net-worth families.

Claude Andre Harbonn held senior leadership roles at UBS and Credit Suisse.