Moves

The former Bank of America executive has relocated from London to Shanghai.

James Garforth joins the asset manager as principal, Asia direct lending, from BGH Capital.

The former Morgan Stanley executive has started the role in Tokyo.

Helyar has relocated to Hong Kong from Sydney to succeed Lochiel Crafter.

The Philippine restaurant group plans to spin-off its overseas operations, as more Southeast Asian issuers eye Hong Kong, despite strict requirements.

Hong Kong-based Cheeseman has worked at the HKEX and several banking giants.

The former Inter-American Development Bank CFO has relocated from Washington D.C. for the Beijing-based role.

Shein falls in Hong Kong; Itochu plans offer for Dentsu Soken; Ares closes Japan fund; KKR's Asia investments; DigitalBridge acquires in Australia; HDFC Bank CEO to leave.

Jonathan Chau becomes MD, capital markets, Asia (ex-Japan), and Reeves Yan is named head of Hong Kong capital markets.