boosts

Former Citigroup vice chairman appointed chairman of private equity firm''s Asia operations.

Soo-Ryong Kim hired as executive chairman.

New responsibilities and new positions for existing ING bankers, as the bank seeks to boost its origination and acquisition finance credentials.

Jonathan Palmer and Yang Ing Loong to bolster greater China capabilites.

Greg Major, Jacqueline Tan and Rajiv Baruah receive senior appointments.

Seven Japanese lawyers set to join US firm''s Tokyo office.

Magic-Circle firm poaches senior lawyer from London rival.

Patrick Yeung heads to Hong Kong, while Eric Lam goes to the Singapore office.

Raj Pande joins from White & Case to head up Asian practice group.