The appointment reflects the Spanish bank’s plans to continue expanding its market presence in the region.

Charles Firth (pictured) , former managing director, head of solution sales, Southeast Asia at Credit Suisse, has joined Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA)’s global markets team based in Hong Kong SAR. Hiring highly experienced professionals such as Charles is a key part of our expansion plan in Apac - Eric Michl, BBVA Firth reports functionally to Roberto Vila, global head of sales and structuring, and geographically to Eric Michl (right) , head of global markets, Asia at the Span