Independent Wealth Management Forum 2016

Rohit Bhuta is a senior executive with over 26 years’ experience, most of which (22 years) with the Macquarie Group. He has worked across eight key markets globally and has had extensive experience in the private banking, wealth management and asset management space. He has lived and worked in New Zealand, Australia, UK, South Africa, Malaysia, Hong Kong, India and Singapore. He has held senior leadership and strategic roles over the years, spanning multiple layers and levels of accountability. He is currently the CEO at Crossinvest (Asia) Pte Ltd, a family owned multi-generational independent asset management company providing (discretionary) investment management, investment advisory and family office solutions and services to investors globally. His role prior to this was working as a senior adviser to Macquarie Group’s Commodities and Financial Markets group, with a mandate to design and execute go-to-market strategies with the family offices, private banks and asset managers across Asia. His role prior to that and before a year-long sabbatical (2014), was the CEO of Religare Macquarie Private Wealth, a private wealth company domiciled in India but targeting high / ultra-high net worth investors globally. While Australia is home, he has operated out of South Africa since 2000 and Asia since 2005. Rohit has developed a deep understanding of the culture and the inherent nuances driving each economy within Africa and Asia, in particular within the wealth management / private banking industry.

Thanks to his father, Leonardo Drago spent his precocious childhood devising financial strategies on how to exponentially grow his pocket allowance. This challenge soon inculcated a love and appreciation of investments for him.

Leonardo made his first break into private banking at Banque Nationale de Paris (BNP) Hong Kong. He then moved to Credit Suisse in Singapore, taking on the role of deputy team head in the bank’s first Senior Client Partner team, where he stayed until his co-founding of AL Wealth Partners.

At AL Wealth Partners he manages a diversified portfolio of global investments targeting absolute returns, specialising in macro-economic strategies, derivatives, foreign exchange trading, stock-picking models and multiple asset classes. 

Leonardo is also a guest lecturer for several higher learning institutions in Asia, as well as a frequent speaker in investment and banking forums, including the Singapore Management University (SMU) where he runs wealth management seminars for banking professionals.

Anthonia HUI is a self-made success story who started from humble beginnings. She is the co-founder of AL Wealth Partners, a specialty firm providing independent wealth advisory, fund management and multi-family office services, which holds the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Capital Markets Services License for global accredited and institutional investors. As a trusted advisor to families, Ms. Hui manages three to four generations of wealth and takes on board key family office functions. Ms. Hui has achieved great success and recognition in the international private wealth management arena with her exceptional drive, determination and perseverance. Ms. Hui is a former top banker in major international banks including Coutts, Credit Suisse, BNP Paribas and Citigroup, with over three decades of experience in private banking, wealth management and family offices in London, Paris, Zurich, Hong Kong and Singapore. Her in-depth, multidisciplinary knowledge and experience have given her international insights that few bankers can claim. Ms. Hui co-founded the Association of Independent Asset Managers in Singapore with other like-minded members, a professional body of Independent Asset Management (IAM) firms, to support the nation’s drive to be a leading global wealth management center. As President, Ms. Hui leads initiatives to assist members in promoting industry best practices as well as understand and meet regulatory issues related to IAM’s independent business model. In November 2014, Ms. Hui was conferred the title of “IBF Fellow” by the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF), the standard-setting body for financial sector competencies in Singapore. The “IBF Fellow” is launched to recognize professionals who are key practitioners and thought leaders in the financial industry. Ms. Hui is credited for her exemplary role in developing the private banking and independent asset management (IAM) industries in Singapore. Ms. Hui was involved in setting up and implementing the “Financial Industry Competency Standards” (FICS), a benchmark-setting framework for professional achievement in the wealth management industry. The FICS is initiated and supported by MAS/IBF, where Ms. Hui is an active member in the Advisory Committee. Ms. Hui is also committed to grooming talent in the industry. She is a leader and influencer in the banking community and is frequently invited to speak at universities and investment bodies both in Singapore as well as abroad.  She lectures in workshops, seminars and courses to mentor students and professionals in wealth management and has contributed significantly in the design of professional courses and curriculum.   In addition, Ms. Hui also advises on restructuring of wealth management practices for financial institutions. She is a frequent speaker in international private wealth management and family office forums.

Paul Hodes is the Asia Pacific and EMEA Head of Wealth Management.

Paul Hodes has more than 25 years’ experience in Wealth Management in banking and investments working in the U.S., Japan, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Since September 2010, Paul has been based in Singapore heading Traditional Managed Investments for Citi Private Bank and Consumer Bank in Asia. In addition, Paul heads Wealth Management for Citibank Asia Consumer Bank.

Prior to his current role, Paul managed Citibank Malaysia Retails Bank with oversight of 100,000 customers, including Wealth Management Services to 30,000 Citigold customers. Paul was elected to the Board of Governors of the Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM).

December 2003 to December 2007, Paul was based in Singapore as Citibank’s AP Regional Wealth Management Business Development Head managing Brokerage, Portfolio Finance and Liability Products across 13 countries.

April 2001 to November 2003, Paul was the Wealth Management Head for Citibank International Personal Banking in London, responsible for offshore products and advisory distributed though branches in UK, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Monaco.

June 1998-April 2001, Paul was the Investment Marketing Director for Citibank Japan and a member of the team that launched the investments business in 1998. Paul began his career in 1985 at Morgan Guaranty Trust, London. He spent 11 years at Fidelity Investments in Boston and Tokyo working in a number of sales and marketing roles.

Filippo Fabbris is a portfolio manager at Oclaner Asset Management. Prior to joining Oclaner, he held positions at Bank Julius Baer and M&G Investments. Filippo holds a BSc Economics from University College London and a MSc Economics from the London School of Economics.

Oclaner Asset Management is a leading Singapore-based investment management company and multi-family office. The company is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and holds the Capital Markets Licence (CMS100167-3) for fund management. Oclaner offers comprehensive and independent solutions including discretionary/ advisory mandates, family office advisory, a full suite of in-house UCITS IV funds and direct investment opportunities.

Joining Credit Suisse in 1998 as an analyst, Philipp Piaz commenced his comprehensive career in private banking and wealth management. During his time at Credit Suisse, Philipp held a number of senior roles, relocating from Zürich to Singapore in 2001 to undertake Thailand Private Client Business Development in his role as Vice President. In 2004, Philipp joined the senior management of Deutsche Bank AG, with whom he was affiliated for 5 years. In his role as Director, Philipp was responsible for the development of Deutsche Bank’s Thai Private Client Business. In 2009, he became Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Finaport, overseeing the expansion of the firm's Asian operations. Philipp is a founding member of the Association of Independent Asset Managers (AIAM) in Singapore, and was appointed President of the AIAM in 2018. Philipp undertook Elementary Studies of Economics and Law at University of St. Gallen in Switzerland.

Urs has been in the private banking industry for 34 years, and since 1986 in Asia. After expanding the private banking businesses of Credit Suisse, ABN AMRO and Clariden/Clariden Leu in Singapore and throughout Asia, he decided to go independent. In 2009, Urs founded HP Wealth Management Singapore Pte Ltd, with Michael Foo, the former Head of Clariden Leu's Portfolio Management unit, as the Chief Investment Officer. The company's focus is exclusively on looking after private clients, acting as an Independent Asset Manager. Over the years, the firm has added a well-developed Family Office capability, which includes expertise in Private Markets. Urs believes that an Independent Asset Manager can offer a client the best of both worlds: a custodian of choice coupled with truly independent investment advice. Urs is also a founding member of the Association of Independent Asset Managers (Singapore). Urs continues to believe that private banking is and remains a people's business and that the key aspect of building a successful business is the ability to listen to the client and to build strong relationships. Relationships last longer than products!

Dominic Volek is Group Head of Private Clients at Henley & Partners and a member of the Executive Committee. Originally from South Africa, he now spends his time between London, Dubai, and Singapore as a private client specialist in residence and citizenship planning and provides advice to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and their families across the globe. His work targets countries that are deemed most attractive to wealthy individuals in terms of mobility, security, privacy, personal tax, estate planning, and lifestyle. He is also a member of the firm’s Government Advisory practice, providing strategic advice to governments on the design, implementation, and promotion of successful investment migration programs. Dominic is a certified Chartered Accountant CA (SA), holding both a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting with Honors and Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communication. Prior to joining Henley & Partners, Dominic had a successful career as part of the Senior Management team in one of the big four accounting and advisory firms in Singapore, South Africa, and the USA. Dominic is frequently sought after as a speaker and thought leader on residence and citizenship planning, and he regularly provides commentary on the Henley Passport Index. He has been interviewed by top-tier media such as BBC, Quartz, and Bloomberg.

Patricia Thomas, as CEO of APAC, is responsible for all investment activities, including fund raising, building client relationships and product development. She oversees all operations and finance activities of Fact Family Office and LP Suisse Group in Asia. With over 30 years of experience in the private banking industry, Patricia has a significant track record of success in investment management and business development, trust and funds set-up, as well as tax and compliance. She was the Head of Private Banking Asia for Banque Indosuez (Credit Agricole) and Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company (JP Morgan). In 1997, she set up the first four immigration funds in Hong Kong and was the first to launch the sale of derivative products to high net worth individuals in Asia. During her tenure at Banque Indosuez, it was accredited “Most Innovative Private Bank in Asia” by Asia Finance Magazine. Patricia is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (Fellow).

A 30-year veteran in the trust services industry, Karen O’Hanlon, brings a wealth of international trust management experience to First Names Group in Singapore, where she is Managing Director. She sets all the local policies, procedures and corporate governance and is a regional expert in business development. As Managing Director of the Singapore business Karen plays an integral role in shaping the future of the Hong Kong and Singapore offices’. Needless to say, she has found a place in her heart for Asia. 

Karen is a Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and has spent a lifetime sharpening her skills. She has acquired a wealth of knowledge over her time in the industry while working across Asia, Europe and the Channel Islands.

Karen has previously held a Director role for Client Services in Singapore which saw her lead the local team and act as personal Resident Director and Managers to Singapore companies and LLPs.  Karen also has Private Bank experience which required her to deal with some of the bank’s largest UHNW clients in the Middle East and North Africa.  

Steve first arrived in Singapore to work in 1987. Steve worked as a stockbroker and senior director of ABN Amro’s Asian equity business for 13 years, during which he participated in a successful management buy-out. He holds Masters degrees from London Business School and Edinburgh University, and is a former EXCO member and Treasurer of the Financial Planning Association of Singapore, and is an IBF Advanced (IBFA) certificate holder from the Singapore Institute of Banking and Finance. Steve is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), and a qualified Associate Estate Planner (AEPP), and holds a Certificate for Financial Services – Trusts and Estate Planning.

Philippe is CEO and founding partner of London & Capital Asia, an award winning multi-family office that services high net worth clients as a one stop solution. Beyond a standard wealth management offering and corporate advisory solutions for the family business, LCA offers family governance guidance and also provides a forum to source answers to numerous non-financial issues (generational transfer, legal structuring, immigration, family charters etc…).

Philippe has accumulated over 30 years of senior management experience with international banks in private, corporate and investment banking. 

Before founding LCA in 2010, he developed the Asian private banking platform for Rabobank/Sarasin in the late 1990s and subsequently headed the private banking North Asian operations of ABN AMRO. He was previously deputy CEO of BNP Paribas Wealth Management, North Asia, a group for whom he worked for over 13 years. 

Based in Hong Kong since 1995 he has also worked in Europe, North America and India; Philippe is a regular speaker at wealth management and asset management conferences in Asia as well as being a judge for various awards within the industry.

Harmen Overdijk is Chief Investment Officer of Leo Wealth, a Hong Kong based asset management firm focused on fee-based asset management. Leo Wealth was created from the strategic merger of two existing independent asset managers, where the partners have decades of Asian and International wealth management experience. The firm’s philosophy is based on Evidence Based Investing. A disciplined approach that gains its insights about the markets and returns from academic research, structures portfolios along the dimensions of expected returns and adds value by integrating research, portfolio structure, and implementation. This investment approach makes extensive use of low cost investment instruments. Harmen is an expert portfolio manager with 20 years of investment management experience. Prior to Leo Wealth he held senior management and CIO roles for several successful asset management practices at EFG Asset Management, Fortis Bank and MeesPierson. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) holder and has an MSc in economics from Tilburg University, The Netherlands.

Ted Low is a partner in GAO Capital, a Family Office Co-op. He currently heads the Direct Investments team.
 
Prior to GAO Capital, Ted was a Founding Partner in a boutique advisory firm specialising in greenfield mining projects. He is also actively involved with his family's business in property development and hospitality in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Australia. Ted’s family has held a successful enterprise in the region for three generations. His experience in the Asian markets have been invaluable in understanding hedge funds with exposure to the region. Prior to that, Ted was a research analyst in a multi-billion dollar hedge fund based in Boston focusing on technical analysis.

Paul Gambles is Co-founder of MBMG Group and Managing Director of MBMG Investment Advisory. He has completed CFA Level 1 and he is licensed by the SEC as both a Securities Fundamental Investment Analyst and an Investment Planner. He is a member of Advisory Board of IDEA Economics and is well-known as an expert commentator appearing most days on Money Channel’s 10 o'clock news, as well as making monthly appearances as a guest host on CNBC’s Squawk Box Asia, Squawk Box Europe and frequent appearances on National Public Radio, Bloomberg TV, Nation TV, CCTV and others. Paul has been a regular contributor of exclusive opinion editorials to The Nation since 2009 and also a regular contributor to professional magazines.

Paul’s MBMG Updates can be found at http://www.mbmg-investment.com/in-the-media/ and he can be contacted at [email protected]

Since 2015, Khing Go has been managing partner of Marc Faber Group of Companies, which has offered specialist, client-tailored solutions to successful individuals and families around the world since 1970. Before this, he was CEO for Asia at Schroder & Co (Asia) Limited, where he worked from 2008 to 2015 following the acquisition of CBA Private Banking Asia. He was a Member of the Global Private Banking Executive Committee. From 2005 to 2008, he was CEO, Asia, Private Bank & Asset Management at Commonwealth Private Bank, a division of Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Previously, he had worked for KE Swan & Co as CEO and Founding Partner, Prudential-Bache Asia Pacific as Executive Director, Lehman Brothers as Senior Vice President, and Merrill Lynch International as Vice President.

Johnny Heng is Chief Investment Officer for Nomura’s Wealth Management business in Asia ex-Japan. He is responsible for the investment advisory and portfolio management teams within Wealth Management in the region and works closely with the product team to enhance Nomura’s global investment platform across all asset classes.

Prior to joining Nomura in October 2015, Johnny was at Coutts, where he was Managing Director and Head of Investment Services, Asia. Previously, he also worked as Head of Investment Consulting at Credit Suisse’s private bank and was a member of the Management Investment Committee at the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC), holding multiple positions including Global Head of Equities Trading and Head of Quantitative Equities. 

Johnny is a member of the Asset Management Committee of the CFA Society Singapore and sits on the board of the National Kidney Foundation, Singapore.

He holds a Master’s degree in Finance from Baruch College, City University of New York and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the National University of Singapore.

Mark Nelligan is Pershing’s senior business representative in Asia Pacific. He is based in Singapore and is responsible for relationship management and business development in the region. He is a member of BNY Mellon’s Asia Pacific Executive Committee and is chief executive officer of Pershing Securities Singapore Private Ltd, which holds a capital markets license to service Singapore financial intermediaries. He has over 20 years of financial services experience. Mark joined Pershing in October 2002 from ING Barings, Singapore, where he was the chief operating officer with responsibility for the bank’s commercial and investment banking operational support platform in South East Asia, Vietnam and India. Prior to this, he held several senior operational roles in Hong Kong, India and London. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (FCA, ICAEW) and a graduate of Jesus College, Cambridge University.

Dr. Angelo Venardos has over 20 years of experience in assisting clients with the establishment of offshore companies, provision of trust & fiduciary services and structuring for cross border planning. Angelo holds degrees in Economics & Marketing, an MBA, a Master of Jurisprudence (Corporate & Commercial Law) and a Doctor of Legal Science. In 2014, he was conferred the title of “IBF Fellow” in the segment of Trust Administration and Wealth Management by the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF). Angelo is actively involved with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and was a Board Director of STEP Worldwide in London from 2013-2016. He is a member of various industry associations, including the Singapore Trustees Associations (STA), Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) and Singapore Institute of Directors (SID). Angelo has written and edited various books, including the recently published 2nd edition of “World’s Leading Financial and Trust Centres.”

Matthew R Byer joined Spectrum in 2007 and held the position of Senior Vice President with responsibilities for various areas of business and product development, client relations and asset management, until his appointment as COO on January 1, 2010.

Prior to joining Spectrum, Matthew was a Vice President and Director - Investment Banking at A.G. Edwards where he served as a senior member of the Financial Services Group for eight years. Matthew began his career in 1991 as an attorney with Armstrong Teasdale LLP where his practice included the representation of issuers and underwriters of preferred securities.

Matthew holds a BS (Mathematics) and JD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and is a Member of the Missouri and Illinois bar.

Steve Brice is the Bank’s Chief Investment Officer and has over 25 years of financial markets experience in senior positions. He leads a team of more than 20 investment professionals and chairs the Bank’s Global Investment Committee, which is responsible for forming the cross-asset investment views for the Private Bank and Retail segments. His previous roles include Chief Economist (SE Asia), Head of Research (Middle East and South Asia) and Head of Global Markets (Southern Africa), all with Standard Chartered Bank. He started his career at I.D.E.A. Ltd, a financial consultancy in London, where he was Regional Head of FX (Europe) before joining SCB. He has a Masters from the University of Liverpool. Steve’s views are widely sought by both clients and the media. He regularly contributes articles to newspapers and magazines and frequently appears on TV and radio stations such as CNBC, Bloomberg, Channel News Asia and Dubai Eye. Steve is based in Singapore and, pre-pandemic, travelled frequently around Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East to share his views with both clients and the media. Steve is originally from the UK, but has lived in Asia, Africa and the Middle East for the past 24 years. Steve is an ardent sports fan focusing on cricket, rugby and Liverpool FC.

David Varley is Chief High Net Worth Officer at Sun Life Financial in Hong Kong. He specializes in HNW and Ultra HNW Planning and Insurance Structuring solutions for clients and families in Asia. He has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree, with an Honors in Management, and a thesis in Innovation – from Melbourne University. Previously he was Head of HNW for Asia for AXA, and Head of International Business for Aviva.

Steve Knabl has over 20 years of extensive experience in Alternative Fund Management, Private Wealth Management and Financial Services. He has worked with all major asset classes, including private & public equity, real estate, and cryptocurrency. Having led Swiss-Asia's fund platform for over 15 years, he plays a pivotal role conceptualizing and constructing Swiss-Asia's Fund projects from the ground up. His aptitude for translating intricate business visions into actionable initiatives has been a steadfast contributor to the success of both Swiss-Asia and its platform Funds. Steve's forward-thinking approach leverages technology to enhance operational efficiency and stay ahead in today’s competitive financial services landscape. His commitment to integrity, excellence, and innovation underscores Swiss-Asia's dedication to delivering top-tier services to platform funds and wealth managers. Steve’s breadth of industry knowledge garners many invitations to speak at industry panels and formal educational forums. Steve is a frequent lecturer at the Singapore Management University (SMU) MBA Class and guest speaker at many International Wealth Management Conferences and Forums throughout Asia. Steve is also registered as a Professional Director with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority and the Singapore Fund Directors Association. Through the Swiss-Asia Group, he is a Registered Representative with the Monetary Authority of Singapore, a Registered Officer with the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong, and a Registered Principal with the National Futures Association (US).

Yash Mishra is a professional financial planner and has been involved with the financial services industry since 1994. Before joining Taurus Wealth Advisors, she was a senior vice president with the Private Client Service for ipac Singapore, specialising in assisting both local and expatriate professionals develop their investment and lifestyle planning strategies. Before moving into the banking and financial services industry, Yash was a network solutions specialist at AT&T’s Global Communications Group, and in 1994 she received an MBA from the Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS). Yash’s wealth management career began with Fortis and BNP Paribas in India. This early experience in such a demanding environment provided her with a strong understanding of investment markets and vehicles, enabling her to develop strong wealth-accumulation strategies for her clients. Yash’s dedication is demonstrated by her excellent track-record and her strong pool of both local and international clients (including clients from the USA, India, the UK, Israel, Australia and Hungary). She is a champion for financial education and works alongside INSEAD University in raising financial awareness. Yash conducts a variety of workshops and seminars on related topics such as financial independence, successful investing and retirement planning. She contributes to various editorials and has often been quoted in publications such as the Asia Wall Street Journal and ‘Today’. She is an active member of UNIFEM and the Financial Women’s Association. Yash is fluent in four languages, and enjoys oil painting and hiking.

Mandeep Nalwa is a wealth advisor with over 20 years of banking experience. He has managed High Net Worth client relationships across Asia with leading private banks like HSBC, Merrill Lynch and Citibank. He has been the primary advisor on large client portfolios and has been responsible for suitable development and implementation of customized investment advice and portfolio management. Prior to setting up Taurus, Mandeep had spent most of his career with various private banks in the Asia-Pacific region with specific exposure to Equities, Fixed Income, Currencies, Derivatives and Managed Assets. As the Chief Executive Officer of Taurus Wealth Advisors Pte. Ltd. in Singapore, advising High Net Worth Individuals within the framework of a multi-family office, Mandeep has successfully built up a team of experienced financial advisors, providing unbiased investment advice to the wealthy with total assets under advice currently in excess of USD 1.7 Billion. Mandeep is a member of the founding committee of the Association of Independent Asset Managers (AIAM) in Singapore. He is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India and the Sriram College of Commerce, Delhi University, India.

Michael is a prominent figure in the financial services industry in Asia. He is the founder and CEO of Hubbis, a renowned provider of intelligence and connectivity for the Asian wealth management industry. With a depth of experience and expertise, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the industry for over 30 years, becoming a leading industry presence in the events, professional development, and publishing space in the region. Hubbis is a multi-generational family-owned and managed business.

He has been actively involved in the Asia-Pacific region since 1993. And has lived in Asia since 1995, holding positions in Hong Kong, Sydney, and Singapore. 

For over 14-years, Hubbis has established itself as the gold standard media and events brand in wealth management thought leadership in Asia. Each year providing a very large body of cutting-edge editorial and sponsored content, organizing top-flight events. During that time Hubbis has become the platform of choice for many high-profile C-suite leaders to communicate their vision of the Asian wealth management.

Before his involvement with Hubbis, Michael founded Pacific Prospect in 2002, a financial services media company. Under his leadership, the company achieved significant success and was subsequently acquired by global business-to-business publisher Incisive Media in 2006. Michael continued to serve as the CEO of Pacific Prospect until October 2008. Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, Michael garnered 5 years of experience in financial markets publishing.

His career in this field began in 1993 when he joined Euromoney Publications as the publisher of the quarterly magazine, International Bond Investor. In 1995, Michael joined Thomson Financial Services (now owned by LSEG) and spearheaded the conception and launch of Finance Asia magazine. During his tenure as Managing Director of Finance Asia, he also initiated the Asian Debt Review, Asian Private Capital Magazine, and the Finance Asia Conference Business. In 1997, he founded FIA Limited, further expanding his contributions to the financial publishing industry.

Born in North Wales, Michael served as the head boy of St David's College Llandudno. He holds a degree in Business Administration from Cardiff University. Beyond his professional endeavours, Michael is a family-oriented individual and is happily married with three children: Reanna, Garett, and Tarryn.

Anthonia HUI is a self-made success story who started from humble beginnings. She is the co-founder of AL Wealth Partners, a specialty firm providing independent wealth advisory, fund management and multi-family office services, which holds the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Capital Markets Services License for global accredited and institutional investors. As a trusted advisor to families, Ms. Hui manages three to four generations of wealth and takes on board key family office functions. Ms. Hui has achieved great success and recognition in the international private wealth management arena with her exceptional drive, determination and perseverance. Ms. Hui is a former top banker in major international banks including Coutts, Credit Suisse, BNP Paribas and Citigroup, with over three decades of experience in private banking, wealth management and family offices in London, Paris, Zurich, Hong Kong and Singapore. Her in-depth, multidisciplinary knowledge and experience have given her international insights that few bankers can claim. Ms. Hui co-founded the Association of Independent Asset Managers in Singapore with other like-minded members, a professional body of Independent Asset Management (IAM) firms, to support the nation’s drive to be a leading global wealth management center. As President, Ms. Hui leads initiatives to assist members in promoting industry best practices as well as understand and meet regulatory issues related to IAM’s independent business model. In November 2014, Ms. Hui was conferred the title of “IBF Fellow” by the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF), the standard-setting body for financial sector competencies in Singapore. The “IBF Fellow” is launched to recognize professionals who are key practitioners and thought leaders in the financial industry. Ms. Hui is credited for her exemplary role in developing the private banking and independent asset management (IAM) industries in Singapore. Ms. Hui was involved in setting up and implementing the “Financial Industry Competency Standards” (FICS), a benchmark-setting framework for professional achievement in the wealth management industry. The FICS is initiated and supported by MAS/IBF, where Ms. Hui is an active member in the Advisory Committee. Ms. Hui is also committed to grooming talent in the industry. She is a leader and influencer in the banking community and is frequently invited to speak at universities and investment bodies both in Singapore as well as abroad.  She lectures in workshops, seminars and courses to mentor students and professionals in wealth management and has contributed significantly in the design of professional courses and curriculum.   In addition, Ms. Hui also advises on restructuring of wealth management practices for financial institutions. She is a frequent speaker in international private wealth management and family office forums.

Urs has been in the private banking industry for 34 years, and since 1986 in Asia. After expanding the private banking businesses of Credit Suisse, ABN AMRO and Clariden/Clariden Leu in Singapore and throughout Asia, he decided to go independent. In 2009, Urs founded HP Wealth Management Singapore Pte Ltd, with Michael Foo, the former Head of Clariden Leu's Portfolio Management unit, as the Chief Investment Officer. The company's focus is exclusively on looking after private clients, acting as an Independent Asset Manager. Over the years, the firm has added a well-developed Family Office capability, which includes expertise in Private Markets. Urs believes that an Independent Asset Manager can offer a client the best of both worlds: a custodian of choice coupled with truly independent investment advice. Urs is also a founding member of the Association of Independent Asset Managers (Singapore). Urs continues to believe that private banking is and remains a people's business and that the key aspect of building a successful business is the ability to listen to the client and to build strong relationships. Relationships last longer than products!

Rohit Bhuta is a senior executive with over 26 years’ experience, most of which (22 years) with the Macquarie Group. He has worked across eight key markets globally and has had extensive experience in the private banking, wealth management and asset management space. He has lived and worked in New Zealand, Australia, UK, South Africa, Malaysia, Hong Kong, India and Singapore. He has held senior leadership and strategic roles over the years, spanning multiple layers and levels of accountability. He is currently the CEO at Crossinvest (Asia) Pte Ltd, a family owned multi-generational independent asset management company providing (discretionary) investment management, investment advisory and family office solutions and services to investors globally. His role prior to this was working as a senior adviser to Macquarie Group’s Commodities and Financial Markets group, with a mandate to design and execute go-to-market strategies with the family offices, private banks and asset managers across Asia. His role prior to that and before a year-long sabbatical (2014), was the CEO of Religare Macquarie Private Wealth, a private wealth company domiciled in India but targeting high / ultra-high net worth investors globally. While Australia is home, he has operated out of South Africa since 2000 and Asia since 2005. Rohit has developed a deep understanding of the culture and the inherent nuances driving each economy within Africa and Asia, in particular within the wealth management / private banking industry.

Joining Credit Suisse in 1998 as an analyst, Philipp Piaz commenced his comprehensive career in private banking and wealth management. During his time at Credit Suisse, Philipp held a number of senior roles, relocating from Zürich to Singapore in 2001 to undertake Thailand Private Client Business Development in his role as Vice President. In 2004, Philipp joined the senior management of Deutsche Bank AG, with whom he was affiliated for 5 years. In his role as Director, Philipp was responsible for the development of Deutsche Bank’s Thai Private Client Business. In 2009, he became Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Finaport, overseeing the expansion of the firm's Asian operations. Philipp is a founding member of the Association of Independent Asset Managers (AIAM) in Singapore, and was appointed President of the AIAM in 2018. Philipp undertook Elementary Studies of Economics and Law at University of St. Gallen in Switzerland.

Shanker Iyer is Executive Chairman, Asia of Iyer Practice, a specialist advisory firm, which is wholly owned by SGG Group, an investor services group active in over 20 countries. Shanker is currently the Chairman of the International Fiscal Association, Singapore Branch and is a member of the ACCA Global Tax Forum. He is a past Chairman of the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, European Chamber of Commerce and British Chamber of Commerce. With extensive experience spanning a long career, Shanker has built an expertise in advising privately-held businesses, high net-worth individuals and family offices, on a wide range of international tax, regulatory, immigration and trust matters.

Matthew R Byer joined Spectrum in 2007 and held the position of Senior Vice President with responsibilities for various areas of business and product development, client relations and asset management, until his appointment as COO on January 1, 2010.

Prior to joining Spectrum, Matthew was a Vice President and Director - Investment Banking at A.G. Edwards where he served as a senior member of the Financial Services Group for eight years. Matthew began his career in 1991 as an attorney with Armstrong Teasdale LLP where his practice included the representation of issuers and underwriters of preferred securities.

Matthew holds a BS (Mathematics) and JD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and is a Member of the Missouri and Illinois bar.

Steve Knabl has over 20 years of extensive experience in Alternative Fund Management, Private Wealth Management and Financial Services. He has worked with all major asset classes, including private & public equity, real estate, and cryptocurrency. Having led Swiss-Asia's fund platform for over 15 years, he plays a pivotal role conceptualizing and constructing Swiss-Asia's Fund projects from the ground up. His aptitude for translating intricate business visions into actionable initiatives has been a steadfast contributor to the success of both Swiss-Asia and its platform Funds. Steve's forward-thinking approach leverages technology to enhance operational efficiency and stay ahead in today’s competitive financial services landscape. His commitment to integrity, excellence, and innovation underscores Swiss-Asia's dedication to delivering top-tier services to platform funds and wealth managers. Steve’s breadth of industry knowledge garners many invitations to speak at industry panels and formal educational forums. Steve is a frequent lecturer at the Singapore Management University (SMU) MBA Class and guest speaker at many International Wealth Management Conferences and Forums throughout Asia. Steve is also registered as a Professional Director with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority and the Singapore Fund Directors Association. Through the Swiss-Asia Group, he is a Registered Representative with the Monetary Authority of Singapore, a Registered Officer with the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong, and a Registered Principal with the National Futures Association (US).

Steve first arrived in Singapore to work in 1987. Steve worked as a stockbroker and senior director of ABN Amro’s Asian equity business for 13 years, during which he participated in a successful management buy-out. He holds Masters degrees from London Business School and Edinburgh University, and is a former EXCO member and Treasurer of the Financial Planning Association of Singapore, and is an IBF Advanced (IBFA) certificate holder from the Singapore Institute of Banking and Finance. Steve is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), and a qualified Associate Estate Planner (AEPP), and holds a Certificate for Financial Services – Trusts and Estate Planning.

Filippo Fabbris is a portfolio manager at Oclaner Asset Management. Prior to joining Oclaner, he held positions at Bank Julius Baer and M&G Investments. Filippo holds a BSc Economics from University College London and a MSc Economics from the London School of Economics.

Oclaner Asset Management is a leading Singapore-based investment management company and multi-family office. The company is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and holds the Capital Markets Licence (CMS100167-3) for fund management. Oclaner offers comprehensive and independent solutions including discretionary/ advisory mandates, family office advisory, a full suite of in-house UCITS IV funds and direct investment opportunities.

Dominic Volek is Group Head of Private Clients at Henley & Partners and a member of the Executive Committee. Originally from South Africa, he now spends his time between London, Dubai, and Singapore as a private client specialist in residence and citizenship planning and provides advice to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and their families across the globe. His work targets countries that are deemed most attractive to wealthy individuals in terms of mobility, security, privacy, personal tax, estate planning, and lifestyle. He is also a member of the firm’s Government Advisory practice, providing strategic advice to governments on the design, implementation, and promotion of successful investment migration programs. Dominic is a certified Chartered Accountant CA (SA), holding both a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting with Honors and Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communication. Prior to joining Henley & Partners, Dominic had a successful career as part of the Senior Management team in one of the big four accounting and advisory firms in Singapore, South Africa, and the USA. Dominic is frequently sought after as a speaker and thought leader on residence and citizenship planning, and he regularly provides commentary on the Henley Passport Index. He has been interviewed by top-tier media such as BBC, Quartz, and Bloomberg.

Dr. Angelo Venardos has over 20 years of experience in assisting clients with the establishment of offshore companies, provision of trust & fiduciary services and structuring for cross border planning. Angelo holds degrees in Economics & Marketing, an MBA, a Master of Jurisprudence (Corporate & Commercial Law) and a Doctor of Legal Science. In 2014, he was conferred the title of “IBF Fellow” in the segment of Trust Administration and Wealth Management by the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF). Angelo is actively involved with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and was a Board Director of STEP Worldwide in London from 2013-2016. He is a member of various industry associations, including the Singapore Trustees Associations (STA), Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) and Singapore Institute of Directors (SID). Angelo has written and edited various books, including the recently published 2nd edition of “World’s Leading Financial and Trust Centres.”

Since 2015, Khing Go has been managing partner of Marc Faber Group of Companies, which has offered specialist, client-tailored solutions to successful individuals and families around the world since 1970. Before this, he was CEO for Asia at Schroder & Co (Asia) Limited, where he worked from 2008 to 2015 following the acquisition of CBA Private Banking Asia. He was a Member of the Global Private Banking Executive Committee. From 2005 to 2008, he was CEO, Asia, Private Bank & Asset Management at Commonwealth Private Bank, a division of Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Previously, he had worked for KE Swan & Co as CEO and Founding Partner, Prudential-Bache Asia Pacific as Executive Director, Lehman Brothers as Senior Vice President, and Merrill Lynch International as Vice President.

Paul Gambles is Co-founder of MBMG Group and Managing Director of MBMG Investment Advisory. He has completed CFA Level 1 and he is licensed by the SEC as both a Securities Fundamental Investment Analyst and an Investment Planner. He is a member of Advisory Board of IDEA Economics and is well-known as an expert commentator appearing most days on Money Channel’s 10 o'clock news, as well as making monthly appearances as a guest host on CNBC’s Squawk Box Asia, Squawk Box Europe and frequent appearances on National Public Radio, Bloomberg TV, Nation TV, CCTV and others. Paul has been a regular contributor of exclusive opinion editorials to The Nation since 2009 and also a regular contributor to professional magazines.

Paul’s MBMG Updates can be found at http://www.mbmg-investment.com/in-the-media/ and he can be contacted at [email protected]

Steve Brice is the Bank’s Chief Investment Officer and has over 25 years of financial markets experience in senior positions. He leads a team of more than 20 investment professionals and chairs the Bank’s Global Investment Committee, which is responsible for forming the cross-asset investment views for the Private Bank and Retail segments. His previous roles include Chief Economist (SE Asia), Head of Research (Middle East and South Asia) and Head of Global Markets (Southern Africa), all with Standard Chartered Bank. He started his career at I.D.E.A. Ltd, a financial consultancy in London, where he was Regional Head of FX (Europe) before joining SCB. He has a Masters from the University of Liverpool. Steve’s views are widely sought by both clients and the media. He regularly contributes articles to newspapers and magazines and frequently appears on TV and radio stations such as CNBC, Bloomberg, Channel News Asia and Dubai Eye. Steve is based in Singapore and, pre-pandemic, travelled frequently around Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East to share his views with both clients and the media. Steve is originally from the UK, but has lived in Asia, Africa and the Middle East for the past 24 years. Steve is an ardent sports fan focusing on cricket, rugby and Liverpool FC.

Thanks to his father, Leonardo Drago spent his precocious childhood devising financial strategies on how to exponentially grow his pocket allowance. This challenge soon inculcated a love and appreciation of investments for him.

Leonardo made his first break into private banking at Banque Nationale de Paris (BNP) Hong Kong. He then moved to Credit Suisse in Singapore, taking on the role of deputy team head in the bank’s first Senior Client Partner team, where he stayed until his co-founding of AL Wealth Partners.

At AL Wealth Partners he manages a diversified portfolio of global investments targeting absolute returns, specialising in macro-economic strategies, derivatives, foreign exchange trading, stock-picking models and multiple asset classes. 

Leonardo is also a guest lecturer for several higher learning institutions in Asia, as well as a frequent speaker in investment and banking forums, including the Singapore Management University (SMU) where he runs wealth management seminars for banking professionals.

Ted Low is a partner in GAO Capital, a Family Office Co-op. He currently heads the Direct Investments team.
 
Prior to GAO Capital, Ted was a Founding Partner in a boutique advisory firm specialising in greenfield mining projects. He is also actively involved with his family's business in property development and hospitality in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Australia. Ted’s family has held a successful enterprise in the region for three generations. His experience in the Asian markets have been invaluable in understanding hedge funds with exposure to the region. Prior to that, Ted was a research analyst in a multi-billion dollar hedge fund based in Boston focusing on technical analysis.

Michael is a prominent figure in the financial services industry in Asia. He is the founder and CEO of Hubbis, a renowned provider of intelligence and connectivity for the Asian wealth management industry. With a depth of experience and expertise, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the industry for over 30 years, becoming a leading industry presence in the events, professional development, and publishing space in the region. Hubbis is a multi-generational family-owned and managed business.

He has been actively involved in the Asia-Pacific region since 1993. And has lived in Asia since 1995, holding positions in Hong Kong, Sydney, and Singapore. 

For over 14-years, Hubbis has established itself as the gold standard media and events brand in wealth management thought leadership in Asia. Each year providing a very large body of cutting-edge editorial and sponsored content, organizing top-flight events. During that time Hubbis has become the platform of choice for many high-profile C-suite leaders to communicate their vision of the Asian wealth management.

Before his involvement with Hubbis, Michael founded Pacific Prospect in 2002, a financial services media company. Under his leadership, the company achieved significant success and was subsequently acquired by global business-to-business publisher Incisive Media in 2006. Michael continued to serve as the CEO of Pacific Prospect until October 2008. Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, Michael garnered 5 years of experience in financial markets publishing.

His career in this field began in 1993 when he joined Euromoney Publications as the publisher of the quarterly magazine, International Bond Investor. In 1995, Michael joined Thomson Financial Services (now owned by LSEG) and spearheaded the conception and launch of Finance Asia magazine. During his tenure as Managing Director of Finance Asia, he also initiated the Asian Debt Review, Asian Private Capital Magazine, and the Finance Asia Conference Business. In 1997, he founded FIA Limited, further expanding his contributions to the financial publishing industry.

Born in North Wales, Michael served as the head boy of St David's College Llandudno. He holds a degree in Business Administration from Cardiff University. Beyond his professional endeavours, Michael is a family-oriented individual and is happily married with three children: Reanna, Garett, and Tarryn.

Michael is a prominent figure in the financial services industry in Asia. He is the founder and CEO of Hubbis, a renowned provider of intelligence and connectivity for the Asian wealth management industry. With a depth of experience and expertise, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the industry for over 30 years, becoming a leading industry presence in the events, professional development, and publishing space in the region. Hubbis is a multi-generational family-owned and managed business.

He has been actively involved in the Asia-Pacific region since 1993. And has lived in Asia since 1995, holding positions in Hong Kong, Sydney, and Singapore. 

For over 14-years, Hubbis has established itself as the gold standard media and events brand in wealth management thought leadership in Asia. Each year providing a very large body of cutting-edge editorial and sponsored content, organizing top-flight events. During that time Hubbis has become the platform of choice for many high-profile C-suite leaders to communicate their vision of the Asian wealth management.

Before his involvement with Hubbis, Michael founded Pacific Prospect in 2002, a financial services media company. Under his leadership, the company achieved significant success and was subsequently acquired by global business-to-business publisher Incisive Media in 2006. Michael continued to serve as the CEO of Pacific Prospect until October 2008. Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, Michael garnered 5 years of experience in financial markets publishing.

His career in this field began in 1993 when he joined Euromoney Publications as the publisher of the quarterly magazine, International Bond Investor. In 1995, Michael joined Thomson Financial Services (now owned by LSEG) and spearheaded the conception and launch of Finance Asia magazine. During his tenure as Managing Director of Finance Asia, he also initiated the Asian Debt Review, Asian Private Capital Magazine, and the Finance Asia Conference Business. In 1997, he founded FIA Limited, further expanding his contributions to the financial publishing industry.

Born in North Wales, Michael served as the head boy of St David's College Llandudno. He holds a degree in Business Administration from Cardiff University. Beyond his professional endeavours, Michael is a family-oriented individual and is happily married with three children: Reanna, Garett, and Tarryn.

Michael is a prominent figure in the financial services industry in Asia. He is the founder and CEO of Hubbis, a renowned provider of intelligence and connectivity for the Asian wealth management industry. With a depth of experience and expertise, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the industry for over 30 years, becoming a leading industry presence in the events, professional development, and publishing space in the region. Hubbis is a multi-generational family-owned and managed business.

He has been actively involved in the Asia-Pacific region since 1993. And has lived in Asia since 1995, holding positions in Hong Kong, Sydney, and Singapore. 

For over 14-years, Hubbis has established itself as the gold standard media and events brand in wealth management thought leadership in Asia. Each year providing a very large body of cutting-edge editorial and sponsored content, organizing top-flight events. During that time Hubbis has become the platform of choice for many high-profile C-suite leaders to communicate their vision of the Asian wealth management.

Before his involvement with Hubbis, Michael founded Pacific Prospect in 2002, a financial services media company. Under his leadership, the company achieved significant success and was subsequently acquired by global business-to-business publisher Incisive Media in 2006. Michael continued to serve as the CEO of Pacific Prospect until October 2008. Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, Michael garnered 5 years of experience in financial markets publishing.

His career in this field began in 1993 when he joined Euromoney Publications as the publisher of the quarterly magazine, International Bond Investor. In 1995, Michael joined Thomson Financial Services (now owned by LSEG) and spearheaded the conception and launch of Finance Asia magazine. During his tenure as Managing Director of Finance Asia, he also initiated the Asian Debt Review, Asian Private Capital Magazine, and the Finance Asia Conference Business. In 1997, he founded FIA Limited, further expanding his contributions to the financial publishing industry.

Born in North Wales, Michael served as the head boy of St David's College Llandudno. He holds a degree in Business Administration from Cardiff University. Beyond his professional endeavours, Michael is a family-oriented individual and is happily married with three children: Reanna, Garett, and Tarryn.

Michael is a prominent figure in the financial services industry in Asia. He is the founder and CEO of Hubbis, a renowned provider of intelligence and connectivity for the Asian wealth management industry. With a depth of experience and expertise, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the industry for over 30 years, becoming a leading industry presence in the events, professional development, and publishing space in the region. Hubbis is a multi-generational family-owned and managed business.

He has been actively involved in the Asia-Pacific region since 1993. And has lived in Asia since 1995, holding positions in Hong Kong, Sydney, and Singapore. 

For over 14-years, Hubbis has established itself as the gold standard media and events brand in wealth management thought leadership in Asia. Each year providing a very large body of cutting-edge editorial and sponsored content, organizing top-flight events. During that time Hubbis has become the platform of choice for many high-profile C-suite leaders to communicate their vision of the Asian wealth management.

Before his involvement with Hubbis, Michael founded Pacific Prospect in 2002, a financial services media company. Under his leadership, the company achieved significant success and was subsequently acquired by global business-to-business publisher Incisive Media in 2006. Michael continued to serve as the CEO of Pacific Prospect until October 2008. Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, Michael garnered 5 years of experience in financial markets publishing.

His career in this field began in 1993 when he joined Euromoney Publications as the publisher of the quarterly magazine, International Bond Investor. In 1995, Michael joined Thomson Financial Services (now owned by LSEG) and spearheaded the conception and launch of Finance Asia magazine. During his tenure as Managing Director of Finance Asia, he also initiated the Asian Debt Review, Asian Private Capital Magazine, and the Finance Asia Conference Business. In 1997, he founded FIA Limited, further expanding his contributions to the financial publishing industry.

Born in North Wales, Michael served as the head boy of St David's College Llandudno. He holds a degree in Business Administration from Cardiff University. Beyond his professional endeavours, Michael is a family-oriented individual and is happily married with three children: Reanna, Garett, and Tarryn.

Michael is a prominent figure in the financial services industry in Asia. He is the founder and CEO of Hubbis, a renowned provider of intelligence and connectivity for the Asian wealth management industry. With a depth of experience and expertise, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the industry for over 30 years, becoming a leading industry presence in the events, professional development, and publishing space in the region. Hubbis is a multi-generational family-owned and managed business.

He has been actively involved in the Asia-Pacific region since 1993. And has lived in Asia since 1995, holding positions in Hong Kong, Sydney, and Singapore. 

For over 14-years, Hubbis has established itself as the gold standard media and events brand in wealth management thought leadership in Asia. Each year providing a very large body of cutting-edge editorial and sponsored content, organizing top-flight events. During that time Hubbis has become the platform of choice for many high-profile C-suite leaders to communicate their vision of the Asian wealth management.

Before his involvement with Hubbis, Michael founded Pacific Prospect in 2002, a financial services media company. Under his leadership, the company achieved significant success and was subsequently acquired by global business-to-business publisher Incisive Media in 2006. Michael continued to serve as the CEO of Pacific Prospect until October 2008. Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, Michael garnered 5 years of experience in financial markets publishing.

His career in this field began in 1993 when he joined Euromoney Publications as the publisher of the quarterly magazine, International Bond Investor. In 1995, Michael joined Thomson Financial Services (now owned by LSEG) and spearheaded the conception and launch of Finance Asia magazine. During his tenure as Managing Director of Finance Asia, he also initiated the Asian Debt Review, Asian Private Capital Magazine, and the Finance Asia Conference Business. In 1997, he founded FIA Limited, further expanding his contributions to the financial publishing industry.

Born in North Wales, Michael served as the head boy of St David's College Llandudno. He holds a degree in Business Administration from Cardiff University. Beyond his professional endeavours, Michael is a family-oriented individual and is happily married with three children: Reanna, Garett, and Tarryn.

Michael is a prominent figure in the financial services industry in Asia. He is the founder and CEO of Hubbis, a renowned provider of intelligence and connectivity for the Asian wealth management industry. With a depth of experience and expertise, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the industry for over 30 years, becoming a leading industry presence in the events, professional development, and publishing space in the region. Hubbis is a multi-generational family-owned and managed business.

He has been actively involved in the Asia-Pacific region since 1993. And has lived in Asia since 1995, holding positions in Hong Kong, Sydney, and Singapore. 

For over 14-years, Hubbis has established itself as the gold standard media and events brand in wealth management thought leadership in Asia. Each year providing a very large body of cutting-edge editorial and sponsored content, organizing top-flight events. During that time Hubbis has become the platform of choice for many high-profile C-suite leaders to communicate their vision of the Asian wealth management.

Before his involvement with Hubbis, Michael founded Pacific Prospect in 2002, a financial services media company. Under his leadership, the company achieved significant success and was subsequently acquired by global business-to-business publisher Incisive Media in 2006. Michael continued to serve as the CEO of Pacific Prospect until October 2008. Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, Michael garnered 5 years of experience in financial markets publishing.

His career in this field began in 1993 when he joined Euromoney Publications as the publisher of the quarterly magazine, International Bond Investor. In 1995, Michael joined Thomson Financial Services (now owned by LSEG) and spearheaded the conception and launch of Finance Asia magazine. During his tenure as Managing Director of Finance Asia, he also initiated the Asian Debt Review, Asian Private Capital Magazine, and the Finance Asia Conference Business. In 1997, he founded FIA Limited, further expanding his contributions to the financial publishing industry.

Born in North Wales, Michael served as the head boy of St David's College Llandudno. He holds a degree in Business Administration from Cardiff University. Beyond his professional endeavours, Michael is a family-oriented individual and is happily married with three children: Reanna, Garett, and Tarryn.