There is a new leader for a Swiss private bank in Asia as it seeks to complete the integration of a recent purchase.

Union Bancaire Privée, the Switzerland-headquartered private bank that recently agreed to buy the non-UK wealth arm of Royal Bank of Scotland, today said that the former chief executive of Bank J Safra Sarasin in Singapore, Eric Morin, is to be UBP Private Banking’s CEO for Asia.

Morin steps into the role as of 11 May, taking over from Stephan Repkow, who as previously reported decided to step down from the bank earlier this year.

Morin will have the responsibility of leading UBP’s private banking operations in Asia until the completion of the integration – in accordance with and subject to local regulator’s approvals – and will take part in the integration of Coutts International (as the non-UK wealth arm of RBS is known). Morin’s future role will be defined along with the Target Operating Model for Asia, a statement from UBP said.

The move reunites Morin with Michel Longhini, because Morin used to hold the role of market head and deputy CEO at BNP Paribas Wealth Management in Singapore – Longhini is now the private banking head at UBP and was previously CEO for Asia at BNP Paribas Wealth Management.  

To see an interview with Longhini about the UBP/Coutts International deal, see here. For another story linked to the merger deal, click here.