Bank of Singapore has formed an independent investment advisory council to supplement the bank’s Chief Investment Office’s (CIO) research skills and provide pertinent knowledge to its clients.
The Bank of Singapore CIO Global Advisory Council is made up of specialists from various major think tanks and asset managers.
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The gathering of such a broad set of recognised experts to assist ultra-high net worth families and individuals is a first for a private bank in Asia.
It is now even more important for investors to have a comprehensive understanding of both upside and negative risks, as well as structural trends affecting the geopolitical and economic landscape, given the heightened market uncertainties.
Investors will have a significant advantage in spotting appealing risk-adjusted investing opportunities with the aid of timely and varied information.
Moreover, the Bank of Singapore’s CIO Global Advisory Council is comprised of eight individuals with globally acknowledged experience in economics, public policy, geopolitical analysis, asset allocation, and investment management.
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By GlobalDataThe members are:
- Belinda Boa: Head of APAC Active Investments and chief investment officer of emerging markets, BlackRock
- Ken Caplan: Global co-chief investment officer, Blackstone
- Fabiana Fedeli: Chief investment officer, Equities, Multi-Asset and Sustainability, M&G Investments
- Robin Hu: Asia Chair, Milken Institute, and adviser senior director, Temasek
- Stewart James: Co-head, Office of Government Affairs APAC, Goldman Sachs
- Yuichi Murao: Chief investment officer, Nomura Asset Management
- Adam Posen: President, Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Paula Campbell Roberts: Chief investment strategist for Global Wealth, KKR
The Council, having experienced major financial crises like 2008 and 2020’s COVID-19, is well-equipped to provide accurate investor analyses due to their extensive experience.
Jean Chia, global chief investment officer, Bank of Singapore, stated: “Building intellectual capital is a key part of the bank’s strategy to become the top private bank in Asia. In today’s knowledge-driven economy, we are enhancing our competitive advantage by investing in research capabilities, which includes convening this global advisory council that complements our in-house insights. The council pools together a group with valuable knowledge and deep expertise, strengthening our value proposition of becoming the go-to bank for investment advice and advisory and discretionary portfolio management.”
Bank of Singapore has established the CIO Global Advisory Council to concentrate on quality investment and portfolio consulting services.
Client assets are managed by the advisory and discretionary portfolio management teams in accordance with their risk tolerance and expected returns.
Furthermore, the bank has also integrated a wealth management technology platform for its private banking customers.
