The latest moves, appointments and personnel changes in the Asia-Pacific wealth management sector.

Citi
Citi has appointed Tokiya Kishie (pictured) as head of markets for Japan, starting in October, subject to local approvals.

Kishie will drive business growth and lead the markets' franchise in Japan, building on Citi’s global footprint and product offering, the firm said in a statement. He will report to Paul Smith, head of markets for Japan, Asia North & Australia cluster, as well as Robert Nakamura, Citi country officer and banking head for Japan.

Kishie has nearly 20 years of global banking experience. He joined Citi in 2010 and has served in various roles in the rates, FX, and X-value adjustment businesses in Tokyo, New York, and London. He was most recently head of fixed income structuring for Japan, based in Tokyo. Before Citi, he worked at Nomura, Lehman Brothers, and Tokyo Star Bank, the firm said in a statement.

“Citi supports major Japanese companies and international corporations with their banking needs. With the rise of Japan’s inbound and outbound activity, our aim is to facilitate and enhance these connections for our clients, connecting our global clients to Japan and vice versa,” Nakamura said. “We have ambitious plans to grow further with our clients in this important market for Citi and his experience will provide valuable support,” Smith added.

Citigroup's integrated business model, the corporate banking side, and capital markets part of the bank typically work closely with the private banking arm, given that many high net worth and ultra-HNW clients own operating companies.