$712 Billion HSBC Asset Management Hires Schroders 11-Year Veteran Evon Liang as Head of Partnerships Distribution, Wholesale Business for Southeast Asia, 21 Years of Financial Industry Experience at Schroders, UOB, OCBC & DBS
15th November 2024 | Hong Kong
HSBC Asset Management ($712 Billion AUM) has hired Schroders 11-year veteran Evon Liang as Head of Partnerships Distribution, Wholesale Business for Southeast Asia. Evon Liang has 21 years of financial industry experience at Schroders (Deputy Head of Intermediary Business Singapore), UOB, OCBC & DBS. In 2024 May, HSBC Asset Management appointed CEO of Japan Masayuki Kaneko with the additional role as Head of Institutional Sales for North Asia succeeding Brenda Wong, Jasmine Hung appointed as acting Hong Kong CEO, and Taiwan EVP & Head of Client Coverage Chris Lin appointed as acting General Manger & CEO succeeding Hsien Chiao. Masayuki Kaneko with his additional role as Head of Institutional Sales for North Asia, will cover Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, Korea & Japan. Based in Japan, Masayuki Kaneko reports to HSBC Japan President & CEO Edward Weeks and HSBC Asset Management APAC CEO Daisy Ho. Masayuki Kaneko had joined HSBC Japan in 2013 as Deputy Head of Global Banking Japan, and was appointed as CEO Japan in 2020. Jasmine Hung as acting Hong Kong CEO, reports to Daisy Ho (APAC CEO) and Maggie Ng (HSBC General Manager and Head of Wealth & Personal Banking Hong Kong). Jasmine Hung is also currently the Head of Pensions Strategic Partnerships. Chris Lin, Taiwan EVP & Head of Client Coverage and now acting General Manger & CEO, had joined HSBC Asset Management in 2021 to lead the institutional, wholesale businesses & client service teams. In January 2024, HSBC Asset Management announced the appointment of Michael Cross as Chief Investment Officer Asia succeeding Cecilia Chan, with Michael Cross continuing his role as Global CIO of Fixed Income.
“ $712 Billion HSBC Asset Management Hires Schroders 11-Year Veteran Evon Liang as Head of Partnerships Distribution, Wholesale Business for Southeast Asia, 21 Years of Financial Industry Experience at Schroders, UOB, OCBC & DBS “
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$707 Billion HSBC Asset Management Appoints CEO Japan Masayuki Kaneko with Additional Role as Head of Institutional Sales for North Asia Succeeding Brenda Wong, Jasmine Hung Appointed as Acting Hong Kong CEO, Taiwan EVP & Head of Client Coverage Chris Lin Appointed as Acting General Manger & CEO Succeeding Hsien Chiao
15th May 2024 – HSBC Asset Management with $707 billion AUM (Assets under Management) has appointed CEO of Japan Masayuki Kaneko with the additional role as Head of Institutional Sales for North Asia succeeding Brenda Wong, Jasmine Hung appointed as acting Hong Kong CEO, and Taiwan EVP & Head of Client Coverage Chris Lin appointed as acting General Manger & CEO succeeding Hsien Chiao. Masayuki Kaneko with his additional role as Head of Institutional Sales for North Asia, will cover Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, Korea & Japan. Based in Japan, Masayuki Kaneko reports to HSBC Japan President & CEO Edward Weeks and HSBC Asset Management APAC CEO Daisy Ho. Masayuki Kaneko had joined HSBC Japan in 2013 as Deputy Head of Global Banking Japan, and was appointed as CEO Japan in 2020. Jasmine Hung as acting Hong Kong CEO, reports to Daisy Ho (APAC CEO) and Maggie Ng (HSBC General Manager and Head of Wealth & Personal Banking Hong Kong). Jasmine Hung is also currently the Head of Pensions Strategic Partnerships. Chris Lin, Taiwan EVP & Head of Client Coverage and now acting General Manger & CEO, had joined HSBC Asset Management in 2021 to lead the institutional, wholesale businesses & client service teams. Earlier in January 2024, HSBC Asset Management announced the appointment of Michael Cross as Chief Investment Officer Asia succeeding Cecilia Chan, with Michael Cross continuing his role as Global CIO of Fixed Income.
HSBC Asset Management Appoints Michael Cross as Chief Investment Officer Asia Succeeding Cecilia Chan & Continues as Global CIO of Fixed Income, More than 25 Years of Experience Including at Bank of England & International Monetary Fund, HSBC Asset Management Asia AUM at $200 Billion with 180 Professionals
10th January 2024 – HSBC Asset Management has announced the appointment of Michael Cross as Chief Investment Officer Asia succeeding Cecilia Chan, with Michael Cross continuing his role as Global CIO of Fixed Income. Michael Cross has more than 25 years of experience including at Bank of England & International Monetary Fund (IMF). In Asia, HSBC Asset Management manages more than $200 billion AUM (Assets under Management) and over 180 professionals. Based in Hong Kong, Michael Cross reports to Daisy Ho (CEO, APAC & Hong Kong) and Xavier Baraton (Global Chief Investment Officer). HSBC Asset Management: “Michael’s expanded role entails spearheading HSBC AM’s investment endeavours in Asia, supervising a robust team of over 180 professionals and stewarding assets in excess of USD200 billion. Michael joined HSBC AM in 2015 as the Global Head of Official Sector Institutions and has been pivotal in shaping the strategic direction for sovereign wealth funds, central banks, and sovereign pension funds. His subsequent roles, including Vice-Chair of Institutional Business and Global Chief Investment Officer of Fixed Income, have further cemented his experience in this realm. Prior to his tenure with HSBC AM, Michael accumulated 25 years of experience with notable institutions such as the Bank of England and the International Monetary Fund, enriching his industry acumen. Michael succeeds Cecilia Chan who has retired after a long, successful, and inspiring career in the investment management industry.” More info below:
Xavier Baraton, Global Chief Investment Officer, HSBC Asset Management: “Michael brings over 30 years of experience to the role, with a strong track record in working closely with the most sophisticated investors globally, particularly sovereign and public pension investors. His experience, combined with his presence in Asia, will be valuable in strengthening our relationships with senior decision makers across all client segments in the region and driving new initiatives in the wake of a renewed investor appetite for fixed income solutions.”
Daisy Ho, CEO, APAC & Hong Kong, HSBC Asset Management: “We thank Cecilia for her outstanding leadership and significant contributions, and are thrilled to usher in a new chapter with Michael. His profound experience promises to invigorate our client relations and deliver continued investment excellence in Asia, bolstering our market presence and affirming our dedication to superior investment performance.”
Announcement – HSBC Asset Management (HSBC AM) has announced the appointment of Michael Cross as Chief Investment Officer, Asia. Based in Hong Kong, Michael will report locally to Daisy Ho, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific and Hong Kong whilst maintaining a functional reporting line to Xavier Baraton, Global Chief Investment Officer. His continued commitment as Global Chief Investment Officer of Fixed Income will complement his new responsibilities.
Michael’s expanded role entails spearheading HSBC AM’s investment endeavours in Asia, supervising a robust team of over 180 professionals and stewarding assets in excess of USD200 billion. Michael joined HSBC AM in 2015 as the Global Head of Official Sector Institutions and has been pivotal in shaping the strategic direction for sovereign wealth funds, central banks, and sovereign pension funds. His subsequent roles, including Vice-Chair of Institutional Business and Global Chief Investment Officer of Fixed Income, have further cemented his experience in this realm.
Prior to his tenure with HSBC AM, Michael accumulated 25 years of experience with notable institutions such as the Bank of England and the International Monetary Fund, enriching his industry acumen. Michael succeeds Cecilia Chan who has retired after a long, successful, and inspiring career in the investment management industry.
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