Jefferies has strengthened its presence in Asia by hiring Misi Tang, a seasoned banking executive from HSBC, as its newly appointed Asia head of diversified industrials based in Hong Kong.

Tang’s appointment signals Jefferies’ continued commitment to expanding its industrials coverage and advisory capabilities across the region, even as the firm had previously emphasised internal promotions over external hires in 2025.

Tang brings extensive sector experience to Jefferies after a notable tenure at HSBC, where she most recently served as Asia Pacific head of capital goods and auto coverage.

Her career also includes over a decade at Barclays, where she was managing director and China head of industrials.

At Jefferies, Tang will focus on supporting corporate clients and cross-border transactions in industrial sectors spanning manufacturing, capital goods and automotive supply chains.

The hire comes at a time when financial firms in Hong Kong and the broader Asia-Pacific region are navigating evolving market dynamics, regulatory shifts and competitive talent landscapes.

Jefferies said that although it had planned to limit external managing director hires, Tang’s expertise made her an ideal candidate to accelerate growth in a core industry segment.

Her arrival is seen as part of Jefferies’ broader strategy to deepen industry knowledge and client relationships in Asia’s diversified industrial markets.

Market observers note that senior banker movements from global institutions such as HSBC to boutique and mid-tier investment banks underscore both talent rotation and the importance of specialised industry coverage in a region with diverse capital needs.

Jefferies’ recruitment of Tang reflects this trend and positions the bank to offer more comprehensive advisory services to industrial clients across Asia.