Ian Koo Named Indosuez HK Asset Management Head

Indosuez Wealth Management, the global wealth management brand of Credit Agricole group, has appointed Ian Koo as Head of Asset Management for the bank’s Hong Kong branch.

Koo’s responsibilities will encompass the distribution, marketing and investor servicing of asset management-related products and offerings. He is also responsible for the discretionary portfolio management business as well as fund distribution and activities. He reports to Grizelda Lee, Head of Asset Management Asia, Public Markets Solutions.

Koo joins Indosuez with 15 years’ experience advising bespoke investment solutions and growing portfolios for ultra-high-net-worth clients across Asia. He previously served as the head of portfolio management at Bank of New York Mellon (Hong Kong), where he led the portfolio management team to implement fully discretionary client portfolios across all asset classes.

Olivier Livenais, Chief Executive of Indosuez’s Hong Kong Branch, said: “Our unique positioning as a human-scale wealth manager with the backing of one of the world’s largest financial institutions, continues to be a key factor in attracting high performance talents in the wealth management industry. We are not only able to adapt quickly and efficiently to provide clients with a wide range of investment solutions, but can do so with the confidence and solidity of the Credit Agricole Group behind us. We are confident that our clients will benefit from Ian’s deep experience and expertise.”

Arjan de Boer, Head of Markets, Investments & Structuring, Asia, said: “Ian has a strong track record in discretionary portfolio management, an investment strategy gaining traction with our Asian clients. With Ian onboard, Indosuez will continue to grow with differentiated offerings and customized solutions that meet clients’ evolving needs.”