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Thinking two steps ahead

A particular phrase, “operational resiliency”, was heard in numerous conversations between senior executives at Northern Trust in the course of 2020, and the concept it embodies is sure to remain a key focus there for some time to come. “Covid-19 tested many organisations’ business models, technology, and operating frameworks, far beyond any form of simulation,” says Yen Leng Ong, the firm’s country executive for Southeast Asia, who sets the strategic direction for asset servicing, asset management and capital markets solutions for institutional clients. “The pandemic changed many aspects of our personal and professional environments, so we must continue to strengthen and adapt.” ...

Debts and defaults in China spur growth in credit risk roles

Credit risk analysts have become hot property in China this year, reflecting both the growing opportunities and... ...

Advice for advisers

With a view to expanding their reach in APAC and increasing the number of skilled staff in order to stimulate growth, global management consultancies are in hiring mode, writes Katharine de Vaal. ...

Building continuous client relationships

Gert Rautenberg, global head of transfer agency product for Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH), explains how he enjoys solving complex problems to create long-term growth and profitability. ...

Recovery continues

Last year there was a continued demand for relationship managers across all areas of commercial and corporate banking, with the SME (commercial banking) and local corporate sectors (corporate banking) the most active, says John Mullally. ...

Keeping clients calm at Quam

Waksman Low Po-man, certified financial planner and vice-president of asset management Quam Securities Company, began his career working in a bank back office, writes Wong Yat-hei. ...

Balanced portfolio

The greatest challenge for PAM’s Amy Cho is meeting both her work and family obligations, writes Melanie Holloway. ...

New CIO at PineBridge Investments Middle East

Wael Aburida will lead PineBridge Investments’ private equity and real estate team covering Middle East, North Africa and Turkey, with responsibility for deal origination, negotiations, execution, portfolio management, and exits ...

Relocating to Hong Kong

I have wealth management experience in Canada and would love to find an analyst role in Hong Kong. What are my chances? ...