Standard Chartered has beefed up its global chief investment office (CIO) team as it continues to build its affluent business segment.  

Sundeep Gantori joined as chief investment officer, equities and Jonathan Liang has been named chief investment officer, fixed income & foreign exchange (FX). 

Gantori will operate out of Singapore and oversee the bank’s equity strategy team and work on integrating equity strategies into client and frontline advisory services.  

He brings nearly 20 years of experience in equity strategy.  

Before joining Standard Chartered, Gantori worked at UBS, where he was CIO equity strategist within the UBS Global Wealth Management Chief Investment Office.  

His responsibilities there included global technology sectors such as semiconductors, software, internet, IT services, and hardware, along with managing the AI portfolio globally. 

Based in Hong Kong, Liang will lead the team responsible for fixed income and foreign exchange strategy, aligning these offerings with frontline teams.  

Liang’s experience spans over 25 years in investment roles.  

He previously held the role of head of Asia ex-Japan Investment Specialists at J.P. Morgan Asset Management within their Global Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities Group.  

His remit included fixed income portfolio advisory services for financial institutions, fintech companies, sovereign wealth funds, and central banks. 

Both Gantori and Liang will report to Standard Chartered global chief investment officer Steve Brice. 

Brice said: “The Chief Investment Office is core to our Wealth Solutions business, bringing consistency to how we advise our affluent clients on their wealth needs.  

“As we continue to invest in our business and build our capabilities, Sundeep’s and Jonathan’s vast experience will strengthen Standard Chartered’s wealth advisory capabilities, reinforcing our position as a leading international wealth manager.”