The CIO for the region previously worked at HSBC and JP Morgan.

Yesterday, Nomura said that its international wealth management arm has appointed Julia Wang – formerly of JP Morgan and HSBC – as its North Asia chief investment officer. This is a new position, the firm said in a statement.

As part of her role, Wang will work with product specialists, research teams and wealth managers to provide investment insights, market perspectives and portfolio strategies for the North Asia region. She will also be a member of the Japanese firm’s investment products and advisory solutions team.

Wang brings more than 10 years’ experience as global market strategist and economist for Greater China at JP Morgan and HSBC respectively. 

Wang holds an MSc from University College London and a BA (Hons) in philosophy, politics and economics from Oxford University, UK.

As reported here in August, Nomura International Wealth Management appointed Jessica Ng as an executive director and head of business management for Investment Products & Advisory Solutions (IPAS), and Francis Liu as a managing director to lead business development and strategic initiatives for Greater China. In late July, Nomura appointed Harish Hemandas as managing director and senior executive officer and head of coverage for the Middle East and Europe. IWM has also made three other senior appointments in the first quarter of 2025: Ong Kin Yok as managing director and team head; Sudhir Nemali as managing director and COO of IWM; and Germane Wee as managing director and team head.