Standard Chartered Bank has appointed Vicky Lin as Managing Director, Head of Taiwan Market, Private Banking.

Based in Hong Kong, Lin will manage the offshore Taiwanese market as part of the broader Greater China and North Asia region. This is a newly-created position and Vicky Lin reports to Desmond Liu, Managing Director, Head of Private Banking, Greater China and North Asia.

Lin brings with her extensive experience in the financial services industry, as well as keen insights and understanding of the Taiwanese market. Prior to this appointment, she was the Executive Director for Private Wealth Management for Taiwan and Greater China at Morgan Stanley Asia Limited.

“Greater China is a market of keen interest characterised by its robust wealth creation and strong entrepreneurial profile. Within the region, Taiwan is amongst the top 25 HNWI population which saw 12 per cent growth between 2013-20141, and is one of Asia’s leading wealth generators. Vicky’s deep knowledge of the Taiwanese market will be of significant value to our Greater China and North Asia business momentum,” said Desmond Liu.