Ann Ling Appointed Regional Head of Wealth Planning at HSBC for Asia Pacific
Investor - People | Jun 27, 2025 | HSBC Private Bank Suisse SA
HSBC Global Private Banking has announced the appointment of Ann Ling as the Regional Head of Wealth Planning and Advisory for Asia Pacific, effective July 2025. With over twenty years of experience in financial services, Ling will lead teams dedicated to wealth planning, family advisory, and philanthropic advisory across the Asia Pacific. Her duties will include fostering client relationships and driving the business through bespoke wealth solutions. Ling has been with HSBC since 2019 and has significantly contributed to strengthening relationships with ultra high net worth families. Prior to HSBC, she worked in senior roles at J.P. Morgan, UBS, Morgan Stanley, and Ernst & Young. Ling will be based in Hong Kong and will report to Lok Yim, Regional Head of HSBC Global Private Banking for Asia Pacific. Lok Yim praised Ling’s experience and understanding of international markets and family dynamics, positioning HSBC as a leader in bespoke wealth planning solutions.
Sectors
- Financial Services
- Private Banking
Geography
- Asia Pacific – The focus is explicitly on HSBC’s strategy and operations in the Asia Pacific region, particularly with the new appointment aimed at strengthening their presence and services there.
- Hong Kong – Ann Ling is based in Hong Kong, which is significant as a major hub for HSBC's operations in the Asia Pacific, and reflects the centrality of the region to their wealth planning strategy.
Industry
- Financial Services – The appointment is a significant decision within the financial industry, particularly concerning wealth planning and advisory, which falls under the broader category of financial services.
- Private Banking – The article centers around HSBC's private banking division and its efforts to grow its wealth planning and advisory services in the Asia Pacific region.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Ling | Regional Head of Wealth Planning and Advisory, Asia Pacific | Person | Appointed to lead teams within HSBC's Asia Pacific wealth planning division, starting July 2025. |
| HSBC Global Private Banking | Employer | Company | Part of HSBC's group focused on private banking and wealth management services globally. |
| Lok Yim | Regional Head, HSBC Global Private Banking, Asia Pacific | Person | Reports to and manages the private banking operations in the Asia Pacific, overseeing Ann Ling's activities. |
| HSBC Private Bank Suisse SA | Parent Company | Company | The parent holding of the private banking arm where Ann Ling will be working. |