BNP Paribas has named a new head for its global equities and commodity derivatives business in Asia-Pacific, supervising BNP Paribas Equities in Shanghai and BNP Paribas Securities in Taiwan. 

Hugo Leung assumes the role of head of GECD, Greater China, and deputy chief executive for BNP Paribas Securities (Asia). He continues to manage the Asia-Pacific equity syndicate function, with a strong focus on Greater China deals. 

In this expanded position, he is responsible for bringing cohesion to the various client initiatives on China equity and equity-related products and develop relationships and business opportunities around the needs of Chinese institutional customers across Hong Kong, Mainland China and Taiwan.

He continues to report to Pierre Rousseau, CEO for BNP Paribas GECD Asia-Pacific. 

BNP Paribas Global Equities and Commodity Derivatives Asia-Pacific is expanding its Asia business by trying to capture more opportunities in Greater China, especially at a time Chinese institutions now have the authorisation to invest in many foreign markets and new asset classes.