Milestone Group, the fund industry fintech firm, has hired Marian Azer as managing director for Asia Pacific, based in Sydney. Reporting to London-based CEO Paul Roberts, Azer will have overall responsibility for market engagement, client success and go-to-market strategy across APAC, with particular emphasis on the Australian and New Zealand markets. Most recently, she was a managing director at RBC Investor & Treasury Services, with responsibility for the APAC and global middle office product functions, as well as chief operating officer, global client coverage for Australia.