Anshul Sidher appointed managing director at ANZ

Banking & Financial Services
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Scott St John Independent Non-Executive Director | Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

ANZ has announced the appointment of Anshul Sidher as Managing Director, Markets. Mr. Sidher will report to Group Executive Institutional Mark Whelan and will continue to be based in Singapore. The role becomes effective on August 1, 2023.

Mr. Sidher joined ANZ in 2012 and most recently served as Head of Global Trading and Asia Markets. He has previously acted as MD, Markets at ANZ. Throughout his tenure, he has contributed to growth in fixed income, commodities, and foreign exchange businesses globally while introducing new technology for improved customer outcomes.

Mark Whelan commented on the appointment: “Anshul brings extensive experience across all facets of global markets to this important role for the Bank. He also has strong values and a track record of disciplined risk management while growing profitable businesses with a customer focus.”

Mr. Sidher succeeds Shayne Collins, who is leaving ANZ after 17 years with the bank and seven years as MD, Markets. Mr. Whelan expressed gratitude for Mr. Collins' leadership: “I would like to sincerely thank Shayne Collins for his strong leadership of Markets over the past seven years, including through the pandemic and other times of significant volatility.”

ANZ boasts the largest Markets presence among Australian banks with a key hub in Singapore. The business operates across sales, trading, capital markets, and balance sheet management in 32 markets worldwide.

The Peter Lee Associates 2023 Large Corporate & Institutional Relationship Banking Survey named ANZ Institutional as the most trusted adviser in Australia with top rankings in customer relationship strength and overall satisfaction with products and services.

In addition, according to the Greenwich 2022 Asian Large Corporate Banking Study, ANZ Institutional has maintained its No.1 position for Relationship Quality in Asia for six consecutive years.