Connecticut-based financial services provider, Hartford Financial Services Group, has appointed Peter Smyth as senior vice president and director of strategy, development and operations for international wealth management. He was previously general manager for ING Asia Pacific in Hong Kong, where he oversaw operations in Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, New Zealand and Thailand. Mr Smyth will be responsible for advancing the Hartford's international growth strategy, developing business plans for new markets and creating strategies for information technology and customer service support. He will also oversee Icatu Hartford, a Brazilian joint venture which sells life insurance, retirement and savings vehicles. Mr Smyth will report to Liz Zlatkus, co-chief operating officer of Hartford Life and president of the international wealth management and group benefits divisions. The Hartford, one of the largest diversified financial services companies in the US, reported 2006 revenues of $26.5 billion and assets under management of $326.7 billion. International operations are located in Japan, Brazil and the UK.