HSBC Markets has hired Florian Schmidt in a move to boost its debt capital markets operations in Asia. Schmidt will be re-locating to Hong Kong from Singapore, where he spent three years as an executive director with Nomura.
Recently, he has been enjoying a six month sabbatical to take time out with his new baby and write a book about trains and travel in Asia. Prior to Nomura, German-born Schmidt spent six years with Deutsche Bank, four of which were based in Hong Kong.
I almost went back to Germany, he says, but I decided to stay in Asia because it will be very exciting working for HSBC. I was keen to...
