Julius Baer granted Hong Kong banking licence

David Lim assumes the post, freeing up Thomas Meier to focus on a more strategic role, as the Swiss private bank prepares to move to new offices in the Lion City.

Macquarie's Mark Matthews jumps ship to Julius Baer, while his new boss at the Swiss boutique private bank, Dr Lee Boon Keng, gets a leg up.

Kenny Ho, Asia-Pacific head of products at Julius Baer, explains why the wealth management needs of Asia's rich are different from those in other markets.

The bank is getting ready to announce the hire of Jacqueline Koo from LGT Investment Management to head a newly formed team together with Erika Mok in Hong Kong.

Swiss private bank Julius Baer continues regional expansion with appointment of Lee as Asia head.

Frank Keller will become the new chief financial officer Asia for Julius Baer, while Tobias Murer takes up the role of chief operating officer in Hong Kong -- just as private banking competition is heating up.