Indosuez Strengthens North Asia Leadership With Key Appointment

The wealth management arm of Crédit Agricole expands its senior bench in Asia with the appointment of Chua See Piu as Head of North Asia Market.

Indosuez Wealth Management has named Chua See Piu as Head of North Asia Market, effective immediately. Based in Singapore, he will oversee growth and strategy across key markets including China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, the bank announced in a media release issued on Wednesday.

With more than 20 years of private banking and investment advisory experience, Chua brings deep expertise in serving ultra-high-net-worth and family office clients across Asia. He reports to Laurent Proutière, Chief Executive Officer Asia, Indosuez Wealth Management.

Proven Track Record Across Leading Global Banks

Before joining Indosuez, Chua served as Managing Director and Market Leader at BNP Paribas Wealth Management, where he delivered strong growth in assets under management and revenues.

His career also spans senior roles at Deutsche Bank, J.P. Morgan, Citi Private Bank and Nomura – all of which equipped him with a broad understanding of complex investment, credit and capital markets solutions for clients in North and Southeast Asia.

Reinforcing Regional Ambitions

Chua’s appointment follows the recent hiring of Phonda Chan as Deputy Chief Executive of Indosuez Wealth Management Hong Kong Branch, reporting to Hong Kong CEO Michaël Kofman.

Together, the two appointments underscore Indosuez’s strategy to deepen its leadership presence and accelerate growth across Asia.

Boutique Approach, Global Strength

«As a boutique bank in Asia backed by one of the world’s largest financial groups, we offer a truly unique proposition in the region,» said Laurent Proutière, CEO Asia of Indosuez Wealth Management.

«Our clients benefit from bespoke investment advice combined with the assurance and stability of banking with the wealth management brand of the Crédit Agricole Group.» he added.

Growing Force in Global Wealth Management

Indosuez Wealth Management, the global wealth management brand of Crédit Agricole Group – the world’s 10th largest bank by balance sheet – manages €215 billion in client assets and employs more than 4,300 people across 15 territories.

With its deep European heritage and growing Asia-Pacific footprint, the bank continues to position itself as a key player in delivering client-focused, cross-border wealth management solutions.