China Banking Corp. appointed Ryan Tapia as COO and managing director, as well as head of M&A and advisory, for its unit China Bank Capital Corp., effective Nov. 2, 2016.

Tapia has 18 years of professional experience with a focus on investment banking and capital markets, as well as exposure to credit lending, according to a Jan. 26 filing.

In addition, the bank promoted Lilian Yu to managing director and head of credit structuring for China Bank Capital Corp., effective Feb. 1. She is currently credit head of the unit.