Peter Foo appointed to senior relationship role at BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas yesterday announced the appointment of Peter Foo as the senior banker responsible for sovereign wealth funds, supras and central banks SSCB in Asia. Concurrent with his new role, Foo will continue to serve as the CEO of Fortis Bank's Singapore branch until its integration with the French bank is complete.

As a member of BNP Paribas' financial institutions group FIG, he will be responsible for developing business relating to SSCBs. He will work across the entire product range -- from capital markets and strategic investments, to asset management and custody services. The appointment is effective from November 1 and Foo will report to Veronique Ormezzano, BNP Paribas' global head of FIG...