RBS Coutts, the international private banking arm of the Royal Bank of Scotland, has hired a head of credit in Asia, making it the latest wealth manager to boost its credit business while targeting the growing number of high net worth individuals in the region.

Li Li Seah is based in Singapore and oversees the credit risk teams in the region as well as its credit infrastructure, policies and processes. Seah reports to Jill Britton, head of risk, Asia.