HSBC Holdings hires Credit Suisse's Chua for top M&A business in Asia

Credit Suisse Group AG’s Christopher Chua is leaving the bank to help oversee the Asia mergers and acquisitions business at HSBC Holdings Plc, people with knowledge of the matter said.
 

Chua, a Hong Kong-based managing director and deputy head of M&A for Asia-Pacific at Credit Suisse, has resigned from the bank, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing confidential information.

A representative for Credit Suisse couldn’t immediately provide comment, while a spokesperson for HSBC didn’t respond to requests for comments. Chua declined to comment.

Chua was appointed to his role at the Swiss bank in September