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HSBC Hires Barclays Investment Banker

By Sarah Chen
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After a decade at the British multinational bank, the senior executive is headed to a rival, where she will support efforts to build its corporate banking business in Asia.

HSBC has hired investment banker Misi Tang as the firm’s managing director and head of capital goods and autos for Asia-Pacific, citing people familiar with the matter.

The role is based in Hong Kong, and will start in December, the publication said.

Tang was previously a Hong Kong-based managing director and head of industrials, China at Barclays Capital, where she has worked since 2010, according to her LinkedIn profile. She was previously employed as an attorney at various law firms after starting her career as an analyst at Accenture.

Tang’s hire follows HSBC’s appointment of Jeremy Choy as head of its Asia Technology Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) team in June. Choy joined from boutique investment bank China Renaissance, where he worked for 4 years, most recently as managing director and head of M&A.

Questions & Answers

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What will Misi Tang's main responsibility be at HSBC?

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Misi Tang will serve as the managing director and head of capital goods and autos for Asia-Pacific. She is expected to support HSBC's efforts to build its corporate banking business across Asia.

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Where will Misi Tang be based for her new role at HSBC?

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Misi Tang's new position with HSBC will be based in Hong Kong. She was previously based in Hong Kong during her time at Barclays Capital before this move.

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When is Misi Tang expected to begin her new role at HSBC?

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Misi Tang is scheduled to start her new role as managing director and head of capital goods and autos for Asia-Pacific in December. The exact date has not been specified.

Q.

Has HSBC made any other recent senior appointments in Asia?

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Yes, HSBC previously appointed Jeremy Choy as head of its Asia Technology Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) team in June. Choy joined HSBC from China Renaissance.

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