Private Banking Search and Selection links with HKES in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Executive Search (HKES), based in Hong Kong and Shanghai, will work closely with King's firm and provide access to clients and candidates.

Nancy Lui Neumann, the managing director of HKES, said: "China is an emerging market for private banking as the wealthy population grows and the financial system matures."

King ran his own search company in Hong Kong for almost 15 years.

Private Banking Search & Selection fills roles in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. King said the firm was also able to advise private banks which wish to establish a presence in Asia through direct investment or by forming a joint venture with a local partner.