Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Ida Liu was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HSBC Private Bank effective January 5, 2026, succeeding Gabriel Castello, who had been serving as Interim CEO. With over 25 years of global experience in private banking and wealth management, including leadership roles at Citi Private Bank, Ida Liu brings expertise in wealth management, strategic advisory, and business transformation. Her appointment underscores HSBC’s strategic focus on strengthening its global private banking operations and managing Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) client portfolios in an increasingly competitive financial sector.