People, Positions and Obituaries · 7 January 2026

Ida Liu appointed Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Private Bank

Exam-focused facts from the 7 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Ida Liu has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Private Bank effective 5 January 2026.
  • She joins HSBC from Citigroup where she most recently served as Global Head of Citi Private Bank.
  • Liu brings more than 25 years of international experience in wealth management and private banking.