Citi Private Bank has hired Roger Bacon from Union Bancaire Privee’s hedge fund business in London to take on a newly created role as head of managed investments MI and advisory for Asia-Pacific.
Bacon, who has already started in Hong Kong as a managing director, will be responsible for MI product sales, tailored portfolio origination and sales, and regional MI product administration in the region.
In addition, he will help to coordinate regional activities associated with traditional funds research, alternatives research, operational due diligence and tailored portfolio management.
The US bank has recently increased its focus on managed investment products and sales in the region. It is striving to...