Equity Trust has appointed Esther Fung as general manager, private clients, for its Singapore office.

Fung's primary responsibility will be the marketing of trust and related services in Singapore, as well as assisting with business development. She brings considerable experience to the role, having worked for several international financial institutions, including HSBC and The Bank of Nova Scotia.

She most recently served as senior vice president of wealth planning at the Hong Kong branch of BNP Paribas Wealth Management.

Equity Trust provides trust and fiduciary services through its 30 locations worldwide.