Northern Trust names new Asia-Pacific head of investment risk. Simon Willcox, a seasoned risk and analytics professional, has been named head of investment risk and analytical services for Asia-Pacific by Northern Trust. Willcox, a 13-year veteran of the firm, was previously global head of performance product. Regarding Willcox’s appointment, William Mak, head of Asia-Pacific for Northern Trust, had this to say:
“The IRAS products and services have been a key differentiator for us in the region and I am confident that Simon’s experience and leadership will ensure the continued success of our business in Asia-Pacific.”
He will be based in Singapore. Northern Trust
ADIA appoints new head of Japan. Hisashi Kuroda has been appointed head of Japan, internal equities department, by the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. Kuroda will be joining ADIA from Meiji Yasuda Asset Management, where he has been working for the past five year. Prior to working at Meiji Yausa, Kuroda spent almost 8 years at BlackRock, eventually serving as the firm’s director of Japanese equities. He will report to ADIA’s global head of internal equities, Greg Eckersley. Chief Investment Officer
HSBC GAM names new head of China and Hong Kong sales. Alison Brown, an almost 30-year veteran of the asset management industry, has been named director and head of sales, wholesale business, for HSBC Global Asset Management in China and Hong Kong. Brown, whose previous post was Manulife’s head of wealth management for Singapore, will be reporting to Pedro Bastos, HSBC’s regional head of Asia Pacific. She will be based in Hong Kong. International Adviser
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