Asian Private Clients and their Adoption of ESG and Sustainability in their Investment Portfolios

Jaye Chiu is the Head of Investment Products & Advisory for Bank of East Asia, overseeing all investment products and advisory services provided to personal, high-net-worth, corporate and institutional clients across the Bank’s Personal Banking, Private Banking, Corporate Banking and BEA China. In particular, Jaye and his teams have been focusing on adopting technology-driven and cross-border wealth management solutions to benefit BEA’s clients within the region. Previously, Jaye worked as Managing Director, Regional Head of Investment for Bank of Montreal (BMO) Private Bank in Asia and Senior Managing Director, Head of Investment Hong Kong at EFG Bank AG. Prior to these roles, Jaye also held other senior roles in HSBC Private Bank, BNP Paribas Wealth Management and UBS Wealth Management. Jaye graduated with honors from Tepper School of Business - Carnegie Mellon University in the United States of America. He is a CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst), CIWM (Certified International Wealth Management Diploma) and CPWP (Certified Private Wealth Professional) charter holder. Based in Hong Kong since 2004, Jaye speaks regularly at financial industry conferences and acts as a judge for various awards within the financial industry in Asia. Jaye participates actively in community service and is involved in mentoring younger generations. Jaye is an Honorable Mentor and Advisor to Hong Kong Federation of Business Students (HKFBS), a student body representing the top universities in Hong Kong. Jaye was invited to mentor London School of Economics (LSE) students for the past five years through Hong Kong Public Affairs and Social Service (HKPASS) society. Additionally, Jaye is a Director & Public Image Chairman of the Rotary Club of the Peak, which focuses on local community service projects. Jaye is married with two daughters. He is an avid snowboarder, a competitive swimmer and a concert violinist certified by The Royal Conservatory of Music.

Drawing upon his extensive leadership experience and industry knowledge, Arjan is responsible for the entire products and services offering in Asia and overlooks the regional investment strategy. Arjan started his financial career with Hollandsche Bank Unie (HBU), serving Private, Corporate and Institutional clients within a dealing room environment, and subsequently became Head of Treasury & Special Products Private Clients in the Netherlands. He has over 14 years of experience with ABN AMRO Private Banking, of which more than 7 years were spent in Asia. In early 2006, he relocated to Singapore to take up the position of Regional Head of Treasury & Special Products for Private Banking in Asia with ABN AMRO. With his strong understanding of the needs of Asian clients, Arjan moved to Hong Kong in April 2010 and was appointed Head of Private Banking for North Asia. Following this, he was appointed Head of North Asia at ANZ Private Bank before being appointed Head of Integration for ANZ Retail & Private Wealth Asia in April 2016. Arjan was appointed Head of Markets & Investment Solutions Asia at Indosuez Wealth Management in February 2017. Arjan graduated with a Master of Science in Business Economics from Nyenrode University, the Netherlands.

Dr Thomas Höhne-Sparborth is the Head of Sustainability Research at Lombard Odier and leads a team focused on the transition to a Circular, Lean, Inclusive and Clean (CLIC™) economy. Dr. Höhne-Sparborth led the development of Lombard Odier’s proprietary Temperature Alignment methodology and is leading the further elaboration of forward-looking metrics, with a particular focus on financial implications, through a concept known as Climate Value Impact. He joined Lombard Odier from Roskill Consulting Group, where he was Director of Economics & Analytics. He holds a Master of Arts SAIS and a doctoral degree from the LSE.

Freeman joined Regnan in January 2021 as Portfolio Specialist working with Regnan’s London-based investment teams. He joined Regnan from Newton Investment Management where he had the role of SRI Client Director, managing accounts for a range of investors with responsible investment mandates. He also worked as Alternatives Research Analyst on the Multi-Asset desk where he focused on alternative investment idea generation and research of impactful investment opportunities. He began his career in responsible investment at Aviva Investors as SRI Client Portfolio Manager. Freeman is a Chartered Alternatives Investment Analyst (CAIA), has completed a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment (FINSIA) and a Bachelor of Business Management at The University of Queensland.

Jaye Chiu is the Head of Investment Products & Advisory for Bank of East Asia, overseeing all investment products and advisory services provided to personal, high-net-worth, corporate and institutional clients across the Bank’s Personal Banking, Private Banking, Corporate Banking and BEA China. In particular, Jaye and his teams have been focusing on adopting technology-driven and cross-border wealth management solutions to benefit BEA’s clients within the region. Previously, Jaye worked as Managing Director, Regional Head of Investment for Bank of Montreal (BMO) Private Bank in Asia and Senior Managing Director, Head of Investment Hong Kong at EFG Bank AG. Prior to these roles, Jaye also held other senior roles in HSBC Private Bank, BNP Paribas Wealth Management and UBS Wealth Management. Jaye graduated with honors from Tepper School of Business - Carnegie Mellon University in the United States of America. He is a CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst), CIWM (Certified International Wealth Management Diploma) and CPWP (Certified Private Wealth Professional) charter holder. Based in Hong Kong since 2004, Jaye speaks regularly at financial industry conferences and acts as a judge for various awards within the financial industry in Asia. Jaye participates actively in community service and is involved in mentoring younger generations. Jaye is an Honorable Mentor and Advisor to Hong Kong Federation of Business Students (HKFBS), a student body representing the top universities in Hong Kong. Jaye was invited to mentor London School of Economics (LSE) students for the past five years through Hong Kong Public Affairs and Social Service (HKPASS) society. Additionally, Jaye is a Director & Public Image Chairman of the Rotary Club of the Peak, which focuses on local community service projects. Jaye is married with two daughters. He is an avid snowboarder, a competitive swimmer and a concert violinist certified by The Royal Conservatory of Music.

Drawing upon his extensive leadership experience and industry knowledge, Arjan is responsible for the entire products and services offering in Asia and overlooks the regional investment strategy. Arjan started his financial career with Hollandsche Bank Unie (HBU), serving Private, Corporate and Institutional clients within a dealing room environment, and subsequently became Head of Treasury & Special Products Private Clients in the Netherlands. He has over 14 years of experience with ABN AMRO Private Banking, of which more than 7 years were spent in Asia. In early 2006, he relocated to Singapore to take up the position of Regional Head of Treasury & Special Products for Private Banking in Asia with ABN AMRO. With his strong understanding of the needs of Asian clients, Arjan moved to Hong Kong in April 2010 and was appointed Head of Private Banking for North Asia. Following this, he was appointed Head of North Asia at ANZ Private Bank before being appointed Head of Integration for ANZ Retail & Private Wealth Asia in April 2016. Arjan was appointed Head of Markets & Investment Solutions Asia at Indosuez Wealth Management in February 2017. Arjan graduated with a Master of Science in Business Economics from Nyenrode University, the Netherlands.

Dr Thomas Höhne-Sparborth is the Head of Sustainability Research at Lombard Odier and leads a team focused on the transition to a Circular, Lean, Inclusive and Clean (CLIC™) economy. Dr. Höhne-Sparborth led the development of Lombard Odier’s proprietary Temperature Alignment methodology and is leading the further elaboration of forward-looking metrics, with a particular focus on financial implications, through a concept known as Climate Value Impact. He joined Lombard Odier from Roskill Consulting Group, where he was Director of Economics & Analytics. He holds a Master of Arts SAIS and a doctoral degree from the LSE.

Freeman joined Regnan in January 2021 as Portfolio Specialist working with Regnan’s London-based investment teams. He joined Regnan from Newton Investment Management where he had the role of SRI Client Director, managing accounts for a range of investors with responsible investment mandates. He also worked as Alternatives Research Analyst on the Multi-Asset desk where he focused on alternative investment idea generation and research of impactful investment opportunities. He began his career in responsible investment at Aviva Investors as SRI Client Portfolio Manager. Freeman is a Chartered Alternatives Investment Analyst (CAIA), has completed a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment (FINSIA) and a Bachelor of Business Management at The University of Queensland.