HSBC names new co-heads of equities

HSBC corporate and investment banking and markets (CIBM) has announced two big hires in its equities division. Effective early October, David Scott and Joseph Chang will each answer to the title of co-head of equities Asia-Pacific from HSBCÆs Hong Kong offices. In the newly created roles, both Scott and Chang will report locally to Anita Fund, head of global markets Asia-Pacific and to Gordon French, managing director, sales and regional treasury management Asia-Pacific. Both new hire…