The private bank in Singapore has announced a number of senior appointments in Singapore to enhance its capabilities, expand its footprint, and strengthen the leadership bench.

The private bank of Barclays in Singapore has made a number of appointments.

David Nendick (pictured below) has relocated from London to take on the role of team leader for the Southeast Asia market, according to a memo from Evonne Tan, head of the private bank, Singapore, and sent to this publication by the UK-listed bank.

David Nendrick

With more than 40 years of experience advising ultra-HNW families and family offices in Asia, Nendick will focus on expanding the bank’s coverage in Thailand and Malaysia.

Barclays has also named Clare Yang (pictured below) as team leader for the North Asia market. Yang brings experience advising clients in Greater China including Hong Kong and Taiwan, most recently as executive director at JP Morgan, and previously with Credit Suisse and UOB. 

Clare Yang

Jessine Chua (pictured below) is joining as senior private banker for Malaysia and Singapore. Chua has more than two decades of experience at LGT Bank and UBS.

Jessine Chua

The three managers report to Evonne Tan, the head of the private bank in Singapore.

Additionally, Jerome Idres (pictured below) is joining as the head of investment services platform and product management (ISP) in Singapore. Idres brings nearly 25 years of experience across private banking and capital markets, most recently at Deutsche Private Bank. Idres will report to Ken Sze, head of investments for Asia.

Jerome Idres

“These strategic appointments significantly enhance our capabilities, expand our coverage footprint, strengthen our leadership bench, reflecting our commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients and accelerating the growth of our Singapore business,” Tan said.