Standard Chartered Bank has appointed Judy Hsu as group head for its global wealth management business, based in Singapore.

Ms Hsu takes over from Bryan Henning who is leaving the bank to pursue other interests. Her appointment takes effect immediately. She reports to Steve Bertamini, Group Executive Director and CEO, Consumer Banking, the UK-listed bank said in a statement.

In her new role, she will define and implement the enterprise-wide Consumer Banking Wealth Management strategy across all client segments (Private Bank, Premium Banking, SME and Personal Banking), covering all wealth management products and advisory models that the Bank wishes to pursue, namely investment, treasury and insurance, it said.

Prior to joining Standard Chartered, Ms Hsu was most recently Regional Head of Retail Banking, Asia and Country Business Manager for International Personal Bank, Singapore at Citibank where she spent eighteen years.

"She brings with her rich and diverse Retail Banking and Wealth Management experience, and has an impressive track record of creating and growing Wealth Management businesses. She will play an instrumental role in further strengthening our global Wealth Management business," said Mr Bertamini.