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Michael Lor resigns as EON Bank CEO

Datuk Mohzani Abdul Wahab and Dr Zaha Rina Zahari will share the responsibilities left behind by Lor.

Michael Lor resigns as EON Bank CEO

Datuk Mohzani Abdul Wahab and Dr Zaha Rina Zahari will share the responsibilities left behind by Lor.

Shinhan Financial nominates Han Dong-woo as CEO

Public management scandal forced bank to pick former vice chair as new chief executive.

Woori Finance nominates Lee Pal-seung for another term

Changing Lee could make matters worse for Woori, which is in the process of divesting 57% of its shares for privatization.

SCB strengthens retail banking through 3 promotions

Siam Commercial Bank has promoted Ms. Pikun Srimahunt to Executive Vice President of the Mortgage Business Division. It also promoted Ms Sanannart Kulpaisantham to Executive Vice President of the SSME Business Division, and Ms Jamaree Ketrakool to Executive Vice President of the Retail Credit Division, with immediate effect.

Punjab National Bank names Rakesh Sethi executive director

Sethi has been appointed as director for a period of five years replacing Nagesh Pydah.

HSBC appoints Samir Assaf Chief Executive Global Banking and Markets

The bank’s global banking expanded with Robin Phillips and Kevin Adeson Co-Heads while Jose-Luis Guerrero and Spencer Lake will be Global Markets co-heads.

BNP Paribas appoints Eric Raynaud Asia-Pacific Head

Raynaud 12 year experience includes contribution to the integration process of Fortis Banque SA/NV and BNP Paribas.

UBS appoints Lee Tien Cheng Taiwan Country Head

The lender wants to tap on Lee’s wealth of experience as executive in various Taiwanese banks.

Rabobank appoints Anand Batepati Multi Asset Structuring Head

The lender capitalizes on Batepati’s extensive experience in equities, FX, rates, derivatives and commodities for its structured finance business.

Bank Negara Malaysia names Nor Shamsiah Deputy Governor

Experiences during Asian financial crisis and the preparation and implementation of the Financial Sector Masterplan for the development of the Malaysian financial system earned her the post.

Sarasin appoints Michael Coglin Chief Investment Officer Asia

Harvard-educated Coglin has 20 years of experience in providing exceptional private banking services to clients.

CIMB Islamic names Achmad Riawan Amin Director

Hiring of current Indonesian Islamic Banking Association chairman emphasizes Indonesia’s importance to the group.

China Merchants' Qin Xiao steps down as chairman

Former chair and president Fu Yuning poised to replace Qin, who resigned due to age.

HSBC names Paul Bloxham Chief Economist Australia and New Zealand

Reserve Bank of Australia experience brings in strong understanding of Australian macroeconomic policy formulation to lender.

HSBC Group Chairman to step down

Stephen Green will leave HSBC Holdings plc to become UK Minister of State for Trade and Investment in January 2011.

Westpac names Jane Kittel BankSA CEO

Kittel to replace Rob Chapman after being general manager of lender's Pacific Banking division.