Standard Chartered
People Moves | 28 Jul 16
PEOPLE MOVES: Generali, Schroders, Standard Chartered
Generali has confirmed that a top executive in Asia has resigned, while a Schroders veteran is set to leave the company after a recent corporate restructure saw his role disappear. Standard Chartered, meanwhile, has named a heavy hitter from the IMF as its next chairman and appointed a private banking regional head in Asia.
Singapore to act against 4 key banks over 1MDB scandal
Singapore has announced plans to take action against four major banks, including a Swiss private bank, over their involvement with the scandal-ridden Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).
Chinese mainland investors warm to offshore products
Downward pressure on the renminbi and A-share volatility are prompting China’s investors to diversify their assets, said David Leung, head of wealth management at Standard Chartered Bank in China.
Barclays speeds up sale of French arm as Q1 profits dip
Barclays has entered exclusive talks with specialist European private equity firm AnaCap Financial Partners to sell the bank’s French wealth management and retail banking operations.
People Moves | 26 Apr 16
PEOPLE MOVES: SLI, Quilter Cheviot, Lombard Odier IM…
Standard Life Investments has appointed a chief executive and representative director in Japan, Quilter Cheviot has created a new head of business development role, while Lombard Odier IM has strengthened its German and Austrian sales team.