HSBC Private Bank has announced several senior appointments across Asia, underscoring its strategic focus on offshore China and Global India. These changes aim to strengthen the bank’s wealth planning and leadership in Southeast Asia, as well as its coverage for key international corridors.
In a move to enhance its Global India coverage, HSBC has appointed Phaneendar Bhavaraju and Rangan Krishnan as Senior Relationship Managers in Singapore. Both bring extensive experience in wealth management and will report to Manoj Ramarao, Senior Desk Head, Global India, Singapore and Hong Kong. Phaneendar has a background in private banking and structured finance, whilst Rangan has held leadership roles in wealth management across Asia.
For its Chinese clientele, Alex Liu has been appointed Market Head of Offshore China, extending his responsibilities to include teams in Singapore. Based in Hong Kong, Liu will report to Kanas Chan, Head of North Asia and Hong Kong. This appointment aims to enhance HSBC’s ability to serve the international needs of Chinese clients.
Dawn Fung has been confirmed as Head of Wealth Planning, Southeast Asia. With over 25 years of experience, Fung will continue to lead the region’s wealth planning initiatives, focusing on high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients.
In Thailand, William Fok has been appointed Country Head of Private Bank, bringing over 20 years of experience in structured products and investment advisory. Fok’s return to HSBC marks a strategic move to strengthen the bank’s onshore private banking business in Bangkok.
These appointments reflect HSBC’s commitment to expanding its capabilities and capturing opportunities in key Asian markets.
