HSBC Private Bank names UBS veteran Francesca Chan as APAC family advisory head

Chan is tasked with leading teams of family advisory and philanthropy advisory specialists across APAC.

HSBC Private Bank has appointed Francesca Chan as regional head of family and philanthropy advisory in Asia Pacific, effective 29 September 2026.

Chan is tasked with leading teams of family advisory and philanthropy advisory specialists across the Asia Pacific region.

Chan is also responsible for deepening client relationships and driving business growth through bespoke advisory solutions, guiding ultra-high net worth (UHNW) clients across succession, family office set-up, family governance establishment, and philanthropy, HSBC Private Bank said in an announcement on 23 September.

Chan was previously an executive director and senior family advisor at UBS. She previously held roles at Deloitte Private, Noah Global Family Office, and BNP Paribas. She began her career as an investment advisor with HSBC Securities in Canada.

Chan will be based in Hong Kong and reports to Ann Ling, regional head of wealth planning and advisory, Asia Pacific.