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HSBC Private Bank Managing Director to Depart

By Wei Zhang
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He announced his departure on LinkedIn on Friday, saying he was «excited» to head to his next destination.

Shang-Wei Chao, HSBC Private Banking’s Singapore and Malaysia market head, will be leaving the firm, he announced in a LinkedIn post, which was confirmed by a spokesperson at the bank.

Chao joined HSBC in 2016, after 12 years at UBS, where he was a client advisor and desk head covering numerous Southeast Asian markets. The bank did not disclose plans for a replacement.

Since joining HSBC Private Banking in 2016, I’ve felt that I was on an express train that didn’t need to stop to refuel, Chao said in the post.

The bank has successfully transitioned to its strategy to get back to growth, and other transformation goals have made amazing headway, he said about his time at the firm.

Questions & Answers

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What role did Shang-Wei Chao hold at HSBC Private Bank?

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He was the Singapore and Malaysia market head for HSBC Private Banking. He announced his departure from the firm on LinkedIn, where a spokesperson from the bank later confirmed the news.

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When did Shang-Wei Chao join HSBC?

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Shang-Wei Chao joined HSBC in 2016. Before this, he spent 12 years at UBS, working as a client advisor and desk head across various Southeast Asian markets.

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Has HSBC announced who will replace Shang-Wei Chao?

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No, the bank has not disclosed any plans for a replacement at this time. The article focuses solely on his departure and previous tenure with the company.

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