Moves

KGI’s international wealth management business is set to forge strategic partnerships and collaboration opportunities.

RBC has maintained a presence in Hong Kong since 1969 and Singapore since 1975.

The newly created role underscores Eastspring’s commitment to strengthening its intermediary business and enhancing client engagement in Asia’s wealth management sector.

The hires underscore J.P. Morgan’s continued push to strengthen its private banking presence in Greater China.

Abouzahr has held several leadership positions across the bank’s operations in Hong Kong, mainland China and the UK.

The Zurich-based bank has ushered in a fresh executive team to reset its course.

Ling is currently a team head of Wealth Planning for Hong Kong, Philippines and international market at the bank.

Lam was most recently a managing director and head of client group core APAC at AXA Investment Managers.

Chew will spearhead efforts to deepen relationships with family offices and private wealth clients across Asia, leveraging her expertise in alternatives distribution.

The new head brings 20 years of product experience from investments and sales roles across various leading global financial institutions.

Last November, it also announced its plans to establish a new private bank booking centre in Singapore.

The private bank reported CHF 224.2 billion in global AUM at end-2024, up from CHF 204.2 billion a year earlier.