The Singapore-based appointments will allow St. James’s Place Wealth Management Asia (SJP Asia) to focus on serving its growing customer base in Asia.
SJP Asia has appointed Dr. Daniel Brunner and Thomas Forster to the St. James’s Place Partnership as partner and associate partner respectively, the company announced in a statement on Wednesday.
The pair bring a wealth of experience in the international financial services sector, having held a number of senior roles in private banking, wealth planning and asset management. Dr. Brunner joins from the Singapore office of Marcuard Heritage – a global independent asset manager/multi-family office headquartered in Zurich. He previously worked at Credit Suisse in various senior roles for almost 23 years, most recently as Managing Director and Senior Client Partner in Private Banking Asia Pacific.
Forster previously held senior roles in wealth management for Schroders, Deutsche Bank Singapore and Commerzbank.
Commitment to Asia
«As the pandemic-induced volatility continues to affect global markets, we believe that investors will increasingly require tailored advice and guidance in managing their money. This appointment is a testament of our long-term commitment towards securing the financial well-being of our customers even as we continue to navigate the pandemic,» Gary Harvey, chief executive officer, St. James’s Place Singapore, said.
St. James’s Place Wealth Management operates offices across the UK, and internationally in Singapore, Hong Kong and China, with over £115 billion ($148.41 billion) of client funds under management, Through its dedicated network of financial advisers – the Partnership – the business provides face-to-face wealth management advice to individuals, businesses and trusts based on their personal needs and circumstances.
