Standard Chartered appoints Subberwal to head wealth management unit

Marcus Baram
Author Marcus Baram

Marcus Baram is a contributing editor at Crain Currency, where he covers the intersection of finance and politics. Prior to joining Crain Currency, Baram was a staff writer at Fast Company and an editor at Huff Post. He has also written for outlets such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Vice. Baram is an expert on economic policy and has a deep understanding of the ways in which politics shapes the global financial system. In his role at Crain Currency, he brings a unique perspective to the complex and ever-evolving world of finance. With his keen analysis and clear writing, Baram helps readers make sense of the important issues impacting the economy today.

Apr 03, 2024
9 months ago

Standard Chartered Bank has appointed Samir Subberwal, a 30-year veteran of the bank, to lead its Global Wealth Management, Deposits & Mortgages division.  

Subberwal, who joined the bank in 1994, previously led various other divisions. They include consumer, private and business banking Asia; head of retail banking, greater China and north Asia; country head of retail banking Hong Kong and alternative CEO Hong Kong; head of integrated distribution for Hong Kong and greater China; and group head of branch performance management and governance.  

He takes over from Marc van de Walle, who joined Standard Chartered four years ago after a long stint at the Bank of Singapore and, previously, at ING Bank.

Marcus Baram
Author Marcus Baram

Marcus Baram is a contributing editor at Crain Currency, where he covers the intersection of finance and politics. Prior to joining Crain Currency, Baram was a staff writer at Fast Company and an editor at Huff Post. He has also written for outlets such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Vice. Baram is an expert on economic policy and has a deep understanding of the ways in which politics shapes the global financial system. In his role at Crain Currency, he brings a unique perspective to the complex and ever-evolving world of finance. With his keen analysis and clear writing, Baram helps readers make sense of the important issues impacting the economy today.