HSBC gives Melvyn Ford a new role
10 May 2012 Hong Kong
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HSBC Holdings PLC has named Melvyn Ford as head of prime services in Asia.
It has been reported that the appointment is part of HSBC’s plan to expand offerings to the region’s $141 billion hedge fund industry.
Ford has spent 17 years in Asia. He joined HSBC in 2010 to lead the global relationship management function for hedge funds in Asia and build on senior relationships with hedge funds, including new business and existing clients.
He previously worked for prime services units at Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank AG.
It has been reported that the appointment is part of HSBC’s plan to expand offerings to the region’s $141 billion hedge fund industry.
Ford has spent 17 years in Asia. He joined HSBC in 2010 to lead the global relationship management function for hedge funds in Asia and build on senior relationships with hedge funds, including new business and existing clients.
He previously worked for prime services units at Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank AG.
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