Caleb Wong joins BNP Paribas Securities Services 28 November 2018Singapore Reporter: Becky Butcher
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BNP Paribas Securities Services has expanded its alternative investment services team in the Asia Pacific with the appointment of Caleb Wong.
Wong, who joins as head of alternative investors in the Asia Pacific, will lead the firm’s Asia Pacific alternative investors client line teams, assisting with the growth of its franchise across the hedge fund and private capital sectors in the region.
He has more than 20 years experience in banking and finance with expertise in the servicing of alternative and traditional asset classes.
Previously, Wong was managing director at State Street Alternative Investment Solutions, responsible for its limited partners servicing, private equity and real estate administrations business in the Asia Pacific region.
Based in Singapore, Wong will report to Mostapha Tahiri, head of institutional investors in the Asia Pacific.
Ian Lynch, global head of alternative investors at BNP Paribas Securities Services, said: “Caleb Wong’s appointment follows a number of recent strategic hires aimed at bolstering our alternatives offering globally, and positions us perfectly to develop our services in a burgeoning Asia Pacific region.”
Commenting on the appointments, Tahiri added: “Wong’s expertise and experience in the Asia Pacific will be very valuable for us to further accelerate our development and enhance our capabilities in this fast-growing and exciting region.”
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