Before his tenure at WRISE, Jingwei worked at Bank Julius Baer, Leonteq, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Credit: Gumbariya/Shutterstock.

Wealth management company WRISE Group has appointed Chen Jingwei as the new regional chief investment officer, with immediate effect.

Jingwei will now be responsible for managing investment activities within the WRISE Prestige Hong Kong’s mass affluent segment, along with his role as chief investment strategist at WRISE Private Singapore.

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Jingwei is said to be a key figure in the development of WRISE’s investment platform and the expansion of its ecosystem, which now includes partnerships with over 20 investment banks.

Before his tenure at WRISE, Jingwei held key positions at Bank Julius Baer, Leonteq, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

His expertise covers a broad range of financial services, including financing and derivatives product delivery, catering to various geographies and client demographics.

WRISE Group provides services to ultra-high and high-net-worth individuals.

The firm offers customised solutions through a team of client advisors and investment specialists, along with an advanced wealth management tool that ensures clients have full control and transparency over their wealth.

WRISE Group executive chairman Derrick Tan said: “We are thrilled to appoint Jingwei as Regional Chief Investment Officer. His expertise, strategic vision, and proven track record make him the ideal leader to drive our investment capabilities forward.

“Since joining WRISE, Jingwei has been a cornerstone of our success, and I am confident that his expanded role will further strengthen our value proposition to simplify the complexities of wealth management while maintaining our commitment to excellence and integrity.”

The WRISE Group portfolio includes WRISE Wealth Management in Singapore and Hong Kong, WRISE Wealth Management Middle East, regulated by the DFSA, WeWrise Services, and affiliated companies such as WRISE Prestige Securities, WRISE Prestige Asset Management, and WRISE Financial Services, all based in Hong Kong.

In 2023, WRISE Group launched its wealth management arm, WRISE Wealth Management Hong Kong (WRISE WM), targeting ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices.