OREANDA-NEWS. Nomura, Asia’s global investment b ank, today appointed Mr. Harry Ng as H ead of Nomura Trust Company ( Singapore ) Ltd . (NTS) and Head of Wealth Planning Strategy & Solutions, Asia ex - Japan .

He will be based in Singapore and reports to Mr. Nobuhiro Sano , Head of Wealth Management, Asia ex - Japan . In his new role , Mr. Ng will be responsible for manag ing NTS’ client relationships and estate administration activities, as well as leading the trustee services business .

“ Wealth management continues to be one of Nomura’s key engine s of growth. The addition of Harry to our team further demonstrates the firm’s commitment to our long - term growt h strategy in wealth management,” said Mr. Sano. “ Harry is recognized for his extensive experience in the wealth planning space and has a stellar reputation with both clients and peers. He w ill be an invaluable asset to us as we continue to grow in Asia. ”

Mr. Ng joins from Julius Baer in Singapore where he was North Asia Head of Wealth Planning from Jan uary 2014. He previously worked at Merrill Lynch’s wealth management unit in Singapore, se rving as Asia - Pacific Wealth Planning Team Head just prior to the division’s acquisition by Julius Baer. He started his career with Merrill Lynch in California and has also worked as a relationship manager at Citibank Singapore.

He holds a Master’s degree in f inance from the Univer sity of California and a Bachelor’s d egree in economics from the University of Oregon.

Nomura

Nomura is an Asia - based financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Asset Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership.