6th Annual Private Wealth Asia Singapore Forum

Ken Chew is the Chief Executive Officer of IWC Management (formerly XIN Fund Management), a forward-thinking platform that leverages its legacy as a licensed fund management company to create innovative investment products and solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the Asian wealth management landscape. Under Ken's leadership, IWC Management has repositioned itself to align with global mega-trends, focusing on transformative and impactful investment opportunities in technology, healthcare, ESG, and beyond. Previously, Ken served as Deputy CEO of XIN Fund Management, where he played a pivotal role in transforming a single-family office into a licensed fund management company, managing diverse asset classes, including technology and art funds. His career highlights also include serving as COO of DigiFT, where he led operations for the world's first decentralized security token trading platform within a regulated sandbox, pioneering the integration of DeFi with financial assets. Ken's extensive experience spans investment and asset management across public and private markets, with expertise in real estate investments in China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Southeast Asia. He has successfully invested and managed complex projects in AI, blockchain, fintech, IoT, and healthcare, reflecting his passion for transformative technologies that drive societal progress. With a background in senior roles at renowned organizations such as Sasseur REIT, Fosun Group, and CapitaLand, Ken brings a unique blend of analytical acumen, creative problem-solving, and a vast network across private, public, and government sectors. His commitment to transgenerational, transformative, and impactful (TTI) investments underscores his vision to create long-term value while contributing to the betterment of society. Ken is a sought-after speaker and thought leader, recognized for his ability to bridge traditional and innovative investment practices, making him an ideal contributor to discussions shaping the future of private wealth and family office strategies in Asia.

Mr. Alex Ma is a veteran investor based in Singapore/Hong Kong, previously in London, managing family offices since 2014. An Adjunct Lecturer in MSc Finance at UCL and USTC, he is a CFA charter holder, former CFA UK SIG committee member, and CFA Research Challenge grader. He graduated with an Oxford MBA (Distinction) and NUS First Class Honours in Mathematics and Finance as a Singapore Government Scholar.

Benjamin Choo, founder of Racson Capital, leverages over two decades of experience to drive innovative financial solutions. A Chartered Banker, Certified Family Office Advisor, and recipient of the Excellence in Finance - Leaders honor, he integrates robust financial frameworks with evolving technology. Co-founder of Kyoken Lab, he facilitates Web 2.0 to Web 3.0 transitions.

Bryan has over 20 years of investment experience managing global multi asset portfolios. He has varied experience from managing Asian and European equities at Arab Bank to managing hedge fund portfolios at Oaks Family Office. He also has business experience co-founding First Avenue Partners, an alternative investment advisory business in London, and later heading alternative investments at DBS Private Bank. Bryan was chief investment officer of Bordier Singapore before joining Tsao Family Office Pte. Ltd., family office of the Tsao Group, as chief executive and chief investment officer.

Chiam Swee Chiang is Head of Total Portfolio Policy & Allocation (TPPA) at GIC in the Economics and Investment Strategy department. He leads TPPA to formulate long-term and medium-term investment policies for the GIC Total Portfolio, and drive optimal capital allocation across beta and alpha through rigorous portfolio research and analysis. Swee Chiang has been at GIC since 2008. Prior to his current role, he was a portfolio manager in the Real Return Program, responsible for researching and developing alternative investment models and strategies for GIC. Prior to this role, he worked in the Risk and Performance Management Department and managed risk for multi-asset strategies. Swee Chiang is a member of the AIMA Global Investor Board and the EDHEC Infra & Private Assets Advisory Board.

Head of Private Investments for a Singapore family office, focused on investing growth capital in innovative companies across Southeast Asia. 15-year track record in as an investment professional in private markets; successfully sourced, executed, managed and exited complex transactions across Asia Pacific. Focused on companies in the range of $50m-$1bn with investment sizes of $5m-$50m in the healthcare, infrastructure and agri/protein sectors Deeply-involved with companies and engaged with management teams to help guide strategy .

Seasoned investment professional with 20 years of experience in Asset & Wealth Management and Sustainability as an allocator, investment specialist and fund raiser across Asia, Europe (Switzerland) and the UK. Senior leadership roles at established Private Banks and Asset Managers (BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Barclays, UBS) successfully advising family offices, UHNWI, institutional investors and consultants in their traditional and alternative investments, now with a focus on ESG, Sustainability and Impact Investing.

Gareth joined Nomura in 2021 as Chief Investment Officer and Head of Discretionary Portfolio Management for International Wealth Management. Gareth works closely with Nomura’s Global Markets and Investment Banking businesses to expand the firm’s product offerings and spearhead a streamlined, solutions-driven coverage effort for high-net-worth clients, external asset managers and family offices. With a strong institutional investment background, he creates and manages DPM strategies for fixed income, equity and multi-asset portfolios, while providing risk management support. Gareth has over 16 years of experience in financial markets. Prior to Nomura, he was Head of Fixed Income DPM at Bank of Singapore, where he was also a member of its investment committee. Before that, he was with Aberdeen Standard Investments for almost 10 years as a fixed income trader and an Asian credit portfolio manager. Gareth holds a BSc in Financial Mathematics from the University of Johannesburg. He was born and raised in East London, South Africa.

Jonathan Fein leads investments in Asia Pacific for Treïs, a family-owned investment group. Treïs is dedicated to long-term returns and responsible investment principles. We believe that investors have a moral and fiduciary duty to allocate capital responsibly and that there does not need to be a trade-off between investing responsibly and creating solid financial returns. We are a part of a 120-year family history and conscious of our entrepreneurial legacy. Our ambition is to pass on a better world to the next generation, making a positive contribution to our natural environment and social communities around us.

Kenneth is responsible for regional selection of mutual funds and evergreen private market funds for Retail and Wealth client segments. He joined DBS in 2012 as a Graduate Associate and has 10 years of experience in Fund Selection and Investment Advisory. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical Engineering from the National University of Singapore and is a CFA charter holder.

Kevin Gin is the Founder and Managing Director of Alpha Capital Family Office. He focuses on valuation anomalies and believes in detailed research and analysis, working with a group of like-minded professionals within his investment ecosystem that lead to investment decisions. Kevin brings with him more than 30 years of investment experience and was the Head of Greater China Property Research with Yuanta Securities (Hong Kong). Prior to Yuanta, Kevin was the SVP with Pacific Star Financial (a subsidiary of Pacific Star Group). Kevin was also the Chief Operating Officer of CITIC Securities (formerly known as CITIC Frontier China Research), Managing Director of Matrix Venture Capital, Director of Matrix Venture Catalyst, Director of Kleinwort Benson Securities Asia, Head of Regional Property and Singapore Country research.

Mahesh Kumar is the Co-Founder of Farro Capital, a multi-family office and fund manager based in Singapore and Dubai. He focuses on the management and growth of the firm, and launch of various products and services. He also leads the firm’s wealth advisory and structuring platform. Mahesh was previously a tax partner at Withers Worldwide, a leading international law firm focused on private wealth. He has advised clients on complex cross-border structures for funds, investments and business operations. He also advises families on multi-generational succession and wealth planning strategies as well as structures for family offices, trusts and cross-border philanthropy. He was ranked by Singapore Business Review in an exclusive list of the most influential lawyers in Singapore. He is an elected member of the Executive Committee of the International Fiscal Association, Singapore. He is regularly invited to speak at major forums and quoted by leading publications.

Roger is an experienced portfolio manager, He has over a decade of experience managing money for both UHNWI and institutions. From 2011-2013, he was a quantitative analyst with Hong Leong Asset Management. From 2013-2019, he was a portfolio manager with Pheim Asset Management (Asia). From 2019-2022, he was working for a single family office as the CEO. Since 2022, he has been the CEO of Winfield Global Capital, which is a multi family office. Roger holds both B.Eng and Ph.D from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, He is also a CFA chartered holder. 

Stefanie Holtze-Jen is the Asia Pacific Chief Investment Officer for the Private Bank. Before her appointment in 2021, Holtze-Jen was Global Chief Currency Strategist, Portfolio Manager, at Deutsche Bank’s asset management arm DWS, where she coordinated a team covering currency macro, positioning and technical analysis, which guided the portfolio managers’ foreign-exchange strategy. Based in Singapore, she is responsible for the development of the Asia insights and contribution to the house view of Deutsche Bank Private Bank. Prior to DWS, Holtze-Jen held different leadership roles at Commerzbank AG and Royal Bank of Canada in Hong Kong, Singapore, and London. Holtze-Jen is a member of the Singapore Foreign Exchange Committee of the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Tuck Meng has over 20 years experience in investment management, research, product marketing, and fund administration especially in funds and alternative investments. He is with JRT Partners, a family office and fund services group where he manages a multi asset portfolio including startups and alternative funds. His experience in designing, analysing, marketing, managing and supporting fund investments and structured products for leading institutions like Citi Private Bank, ABN Amro Private Bank, JP Morgan, UBS, and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia in Asia Pacific gives him a keen sense of what investments suit which types of investors, and the support they typically need, including with startups and venture capital investments.

Veiverne is an experienced investment manager whose experience spans institutional asset management, private equity, venture capital, M&A and regulatory compliance. Prior to BPP, he has held roles at tryb Group, GIC Pte Ltd, Rabobank, and the Monetary Authority of Singapore. He holds a MSc in Applied Finance from SMU, and a MEng in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Bristol.

Cheong Wing Kiat is the Patriarch of Business Concept, his family investment company since 1990, specializing in PE/VC and property investments. He was the first 3rd-generation successor and steward of his extended family business, Wen Ken, founded in 1937 by his grandfather and three associates. From 1995 to 2011, he integrated Family Office investment activities within Wen Ken’s holding company. Prior to joining Wen Ken, he gained valuable experience with Pacven Walden Singapore, a U.S.-based PE/VC management company. Cheong is a seasoned speaker at family office, wealth management, and investment forums and conferences in Singapore, Greater China, and Switzerland. He also serves as a strategist for business families in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Cheong holds the Guinness World Record for the largest Goshenite gemstone, weighing 1.3 kg, renowned for its transparency—a quality that resonates deeply with one of Cheong’s personal values. He is married and has two sons and one daughter. His academic credentials include a BAcc and an MSc in International Marketing.

Yazid is the Head of Funds Selection at Bank of Singapore and he plays a key role in developing the funds platform and ESG framework for funds in the Bank. He has over a decade of experience in the institutional investment space in which he was primarily responsible for the external fund management and asset allocation in a sovereign wealth fund in Brunei. He graduated from the University of Cambridge with an MPhil in Economics. He is also a CFA Charterholder and obtained the Certificate in ESG Investing from CFA

In 2010 Yves joined UBS Global Investment Management in Singapore as the Head of Investment Strategy in APAC. In his current role, as the Head of the Mandate Investment Team, he is responsible for the front-to-back investment process of discretionary mandates of UBS Global Wealth Management in Asia. His team manages SAA and TAA implementation, investment content, portfolio construction as well as a dedicated investment process for the largest discretionary UHNW and family office portfolios in the region. In addition, he is responsible for UBS Global Wealth Management’s investment process governance across Asia, including domestic locations such as Japan and China.