ANZ has announced the appointment of Michael Luk as Global Head of Debt Origination and Head of Capital Markets Asia.

Mr Luk is former Managing Director, Head of Asia Pacific Debt Capital Markets at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Prior to this, he spent nine years at Deutsche Bank as Managing Director, Head of Asia Fixed Income Capital Markets and Head of Asia Leveraged Debt
Capital Markets, taking the firm from a ranking outside the top 10 to a consistent number one position in the Asia league tables.

Mr Luk replaces Reuben Tucker, who held the role since 2008 and recently decided to return to New Zealand with his family. Reuben starts with ANZ in Auckland in February 2012.

Commenting on the appointment, ANZ Global Head of Capital Markets Cathryn Carver said: "Michael will assume responsibility for the next phase of growth of ANZ's capital markets platform across Asia and the expansion of our global bond origination business,
in line with our super regional strategy.

"The appointment demonstrates the strong growth momentum that ANZ has in Asia Pacific capital markets. Our deep sector knowledge in natural resources, agribusiness, utilities and infrastructure, financial institutions and property has brought clear insight and value to our clients.

"As Asia's capital markets continue to grow in scale and relevance, we are building our capacity to originate debt product from Asia Pacific and bring the world to this region."

Mr Luk starts with ANZ on 23 November and will be based in Hong Kong, reporting to Cathryn Carver and Richard Huston, Head of Markets Asia Pacific, Europe and America.

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