A former Credit Suisse executive has joined Standard Chartered as its head of discretionary portfolio management.
Standard Chartered appoints Daniel Furer as head of discretionary portfolio management and asset allocation, according to a statement. Based in Singapore, he reports to global chief investment officer Steve Brice.
In the new role, Furer will oversee the bank's chief investment office fund and flagship portfolios business, customized mandates and asset allocation solutions. He will also drive the adoption of portfolio strategies via engagement with the front office and clients.
Furer joins from Credit Suisse where he held various roles within asset management and investment management since 2007. In his most recent role at the Swiss bank, he was head of investment management Singapore and business development Asia.