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Asian Private Banker’s second annual Thailand Private Banking Leaders Conversation returns in June to explore the strides the industry has made over the last year, and chart the future importance of the Thai client in global wealth markets. Attracting all the key players operating at the heart of Thailand’s onshore and offshore markets, join us for an exciting morning of networking and discussions around current investment opportunities, sector trajectory and what lies ahead for those driving Thailand’s wealth management market forward.
Agenda This agenda is subject to change
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration and Networking Coffee |
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| 09:00 – 09:10 | Welcome Remarks
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| 09:10 – 09:50 | Opening Panel Discussion
Industry in focus – Capturing surging onshore wealth opportunities
Speakers: K. Poramin Chantanusat
Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited Henry Chui
Partners Group K. Narit Kosalathip
Kiatnakin Phatra Securities K. Petcharat Yingchatchaval
KASIKORNBANK PLCModerator: Audrey RajAsian Private Banker | |
| 09:50 – 10:20 | Fireside Chat
Private equity – What opportunities are shaping the private equity market, including hidden gems in secondaries and co-investments?
Speakers: K. Vatanyuta Chawengsri, CFA
Kiatnakin Phatra Securities Craig MacDonald
HarbourVest PartnersModerator: Tony ShaleAsian Private Banker Hosted in collaboration with
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| 10:20 – 10:50 | Fireside Chat
Private credit – Is the “golden age” evolving with asset-backed finance?
Speakers: K. Taveephol Chardtumrong
KASIKORNBANK PLC Oliver Wiedemeijer
Brookfield Oaktree Wealth SolutionsModerator:Tony ShaleAsian Private Banker Hosted in collaboration with
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| 10:50 – 11:20 |
Networking Break
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| 11:20 – 11:50 | Panel Discussion
Private banking leaders’ dialogue – Building the optimal onshore model for success
Speakers: Adrian Mazenauer
SCB Julius Baer Daniel Peter
BNP Paribas Wealth Management Benjamin Wang
HSBC Global Private BankingModerator:Audrey RajAsian Private Banker | |
| 11:50 – 12:20 | Presentation
Is American exceptionalism over?
In this presentation, we delve into the unique economic strengths that have propelled the United States to the forefront of global growth. We’ll explore the persistent strength of the US economy, the country’s unparalleled labour productivity, and the driving forces behind its dominance in equity markets. But it’s not all smooth sailing – we’ll also examine the risks and challenges that could threaten this exceptionalism, from geopolitical shifts to market concentration. Join us as we navigate through the complexities of valuing American exceptionalism and its implications for equity investors.
Speaker: Andy Budden
Capital GroupHosted by
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| 12:20 – 12:50 | Fireside Chat
Royalties – Diversifying portfolios with stable alternative income streams
Speakers: K. Suparat Areewong
SCB Asset Management Sunnie Yun
Partners GroupModerator: Andrew Shale
Asian Private BankerHosted in collaboration with
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| 12:50 – 13:10 | Panel Discussion
Exclusive regulators & standard setters conversation – Can Thailand become the next global financial hub?
Speakers: K. Ekkapob Makeguljai
LGT Private Banking K. Benja Supannakul
Baker McKenzie K. Norawich Suttiwaree
Thailand Ministry of FinanceModerator:Audrey RajAsian Private Banker | |
| 13:10 – 14:25 |
Networking Lunch
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Narit Kosalathip
Managing Director, Head of Wealth Management Group, Kiatnakin Phatra Securities With nearly 30 years of experience in investment and wealth management, Narit leads one of Thailand’s largest team of private bankers overseeing close to Baht 1 trillion in AUM. Under his leadership, the group has been recognized as the Best Private Bank in Thailand by multiple global institutions. Narit holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a BBA in Finance from Chulalongkorn University.
Managing Director, Head of Wealth Management Group, Kiatnakin Phatra Securities With nearly 30 years of experience in investment and wealth management, Narit leads one of Thailand’s largest team of private bankers overseeing close to Baht 1 trillion in AUM. Under his leadership, the group has been recognized as the Best Private Bank in Thailand by multiple global institutions. Narit holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a BBA in Finance from Chulalongkorn University.
Andy Budden
Investment Directory, Capital Group Andy Budden is an investment director at Capital Group. He has 32 years of investment industry experience and has been with Capital Group for 21 years. Earlier in his career at Capital, he was an investment specialist. Prior to joining Capital, he worked at Watson Wyatt Investment Consulting. He holds both a master’s degree and a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of Cambridge. He is an associate member of the Institute of Actuaries. Andy is based in Singapore.
Investment Directory, Capital Group Andy Budden is an investment director at Capital Group. He has 32 years of investment industry experience and has been with Capital Group for 21 years. Earlier in his career at Capital, he was an investment specialist. Prior to joining Capital, he worked at Watson Wyatt Investment Consulting. He holds both a master’s degree and a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of Cambridge. He is an associate member of the Institute of Actuaries. Andy is based in Singapore.
Petcharat Yingchatchaval
Senior Executive Director, Chief – Private Banking, KASIKORNBANK PLC Petcharat Yingchatchaval is a Senior Executive Director, Chief – Private Banking at Private Banking Group, KASIKORNBANK. In this role, she is leading teams of private bankers to provide financial services to high-net-worth clients. Prior to joining KASIKORNBANK, Petcharat was a Senior Private Banker at Citi Private Bank. She has vast experience in financial sector both in the private and state-owned enterprise including Independent Financial Advisor Company in Leeds, Park Row Corporate and Private Clients and Export-Import Bank of Thailand. She holds a BA in Business Administration in Finance, International Program from Thammasat University and an MSc in International Finance from University of Leeds, United Kingdom.
Senior Executive Director, Chief – Private Banking, KASIKORNBANK PLC Petcharat Yingchatchaval is a Senior Executive Director, Chief – Private Banking at Private Banking Group, KASIKORNBANK. In this role, she is leading teams of private bankers to provide financial services to high-net-worth clients. Prior to joining KASIKORNBANK, Petcharat was a Senior Private Banker at Citi Private Bank. She has vast experience in financial sector both in the private and state-owned enterprise including Independent Financial Advisor Company in Leeds, Park Row Corporate and Private Clients and Export-Import Bank of Thailand. She holds a BA in Business Administration in Finance, International Program from Thammasat University and an MSc in International Finance from University of Leeds, United Kingdom.
Poramin Chantanusat
Head of Relationship Manager, Private Banking, Siam Commercial Bank Poramin is currently the head of relationship manager, private banking segment at Siam Commercial Bank. In this role, he is responsible for developing HNW segment strategies and providing investment advisory services for HNW clients, also ensuring that client relationships are developed and expanded and that the resources of the entire organisation are properly leveraged to provide efficient and personalised service delivery. Poramin has a total of 19 years of professional experience in investment management, securities and private banking business. From 2018 to 2021, Poramin was an executive director at SCB Julius Baer Securities, where he oversaw all aspects of pure offshore private banking activities that serviced the needs of ultra-high net-worth clients.
Head of Relationship Manager, Private Banking, Siam Commercial Bank Poramin is currently the head of relationship manager, private banking segment at Siam Commercial Bank. In this role, he is responsible for developing HNW segment strategies and providing investment advisory services for HNW clients, also ensuring that client relationships are developed and expanded and that the resources of the entire organisation are properly leveraged to provide efficient and personalised service delivery. Poramin has a total of 19 years of professional experience in investment management, securities and private banking business. From 2018 to 2021, Poramin was an executive director at SCB Julius Baer Securities, where he oversaw all aspects of pure offshore private banking activities that serviced the needs of ultra-high net-worth clients.
Henry Chui
Co-Head of Asia & Head of Private Wealth Asia Pacific, Partners Group Henry Chui is the co-head of Asia & head of private wealth for Asia Pacific, based in Hong Kong where he co-leads Partners Group’s overall business strategy and client engagement activities in Asia with a focus on the private wealth business for the region. Henry is also the head of the Hong Kong office and is the chairperson of the board of Partners Group (Hong Kong) Private Limited. Henry has over 15 years of experience in the financial industry and prior to joining Partners Group, he built and led private wealth businesses for Nuveen and PIMCO and has worked at Invesco and Schroders earlier in his career. Henry holds a bachelors degree in finance and economics from the University of Toronto and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Co-Head of Asia & Head of Private Wealth Asia Pacific, Partners Group Henry Chui is the co-head of Asia & head of private wealth for Asia Pacific, based in Hong Kong where he co-leads Partners Group’s overall business strategy and client engagement activities in Asia with a focus on the private wealth business for the region. Henry is also the head of the Hong Kong office and is the chairperson of the board of Partners Group (Hong Kong) Private Limited. Henry has over 15 years of experience in the financial industry and prior to joining Partners Group, he built and led private wealth businesses for Nuveen and PIMCO and has worked at Invesco and Schroders earlier in his career. Henry holds a bachelors degree in finance and economics from the University of Toronto and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Craig MacDonald
Managing Director, HarbourVest Partners Craig MacDonald joined HarbourVest in 2005 in Boston, transferring to London in 2009 and then Dublin in 2019 to serve as head of office. Craig has spent his career focused on co-investments in growth equity and buyout transactions, primarily in Europe and has worked on investments including CallCredit, Finanzcheck, ViroClinics, Nordax CSL and Raisin. Since 2024 he has also taken on fund management responsibilities for HarbourVest’s evergreen fund, HGPS. Craig joined the Firm from Morgan Stanley in New York where he was an analyst focusing on consumer finance. Craig’s prior experience also includes investment banking analyst positions with Citigroup Global Markets in New York and London. Craig received a BA in Political Science and Information Systems (with honors and distinction) from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 2001, where he was a Morehead Scholar.
Managing Director, HarbourVest Partners Craig MacDonald joined HarbourVest in 2005 in Boston, transferring to London in 2009 and then Dublin in 2019 to serve as head of office. Craig has spent his career focused on co-investments in growth equity and buyout transactions, primarily in Europe and has worked on investments including CallCredit, Finanzcheck, ViroClinics, Nordax CSL and Raisin. Since 2024 he has also taken on fund management responsibilities for HarbourVest’s evergreen fund, HGPS. Craig joined the Firm from Morgan Stanley in New York where he was an analyst focusing on consumer finance. Craig’s prior experience also includes investment banking analyst positions with Citigroup Global Markets in New York and London. Craig received a BA in Political Science and Information Systems (with honors and distinction) from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 2001, where he was a Morehead Scholar.
Vatanyuta Chawengsri, CFA
Vice President and Head of Private Markets and Discretionary Portfolio Management, Wealth Management, Kiatnakin Phatra Securities Vatanyuta Chawengsri is Vice President and Head of Private Markets and Discretionary Portfolio Management at Kiatnakin Phatra Securities Wealth Management. She oversees fund due diligence and selection across Private Markets asset classes since 2019 and manages clients’ discretionary portfolios since 2020. Prior to this, she worked in the Hedge Fund Department at Kiatnakin Phatra Securities, and previously served as a tax economist at the Revenue Department of Thailand. She holds a Master of Science in Finance from Imperial College London and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Thammasat University, Thailand. She is a CFA charterholder.
Vice President and Head of Private Markets and Discretionary Portfolio Management, Wealth Management, Kiatnakin Phatra Securities Vatanyuta Chawengsri is Vice President and Head of Private Markets and Discretionary Portfolio Management at Kiatnakin Phatra Securities Wealth Management. She oversees fund due diligence and selection across Private Markets asset classes since 2019 and manages clients’ discretionary portfolios since 2020. Prior to this, she worked in the Hedge Fund Department at Kiatnakin Phatra Securities, and previously served as a tax economist at the Revenue Department of Thailand. She holds a Master of Science in Finance from Imperial College London and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Thammasat University, Thailand. She is a CFA charterholder.
Managing Director, Product Development, Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions Oliver Wiedemeijer is a Managing Director for Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions, responsible for product development and client relationship management outside North America. Before joining Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions in 2023, Mr. Wiedemeijer spent over 18 years at Credit Suisse, most recently serving as global head of due diligence and product strategy across private and alternative markets. He’s held several alternative investment and client relationship management roles during his tenure. Mr Wiedemeijer has a Masters of Economics from St. Gallen University (HSG)
Daniel Peter
Chief Executive Officer, Wealth Management, Thailand, BNP Paribas Wealth Management Daniel Peter is the Chief Executive Officer of Wealth Management Thailand at BNP Paribas, based in Bangkok. Daniel joined BNP Paribas in April 2023 to drive the buildup of the wealth management business in Thailand. He brings extensive experience in the Southeast Asia private banking industry. Prior to joining BNP Paribas, he was team leader at Credit Suisse wealth management Thailand, and before that team leader at UBS wealth management Southeast Asia. Daniel holds a master’s degree in economics and business administration from the University of Zurich and a bachelor’s degree in communication systems and IT from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences.
Chief Executive Officer, Wealth Management, Thailand, BNP Paribas Wealth Management Daniel Peter is the Chief Executive Officer of Wealth Management Thailand at BNP Paribas, based in Bangkok. Daniel joined BNP Paribas in April 2023 to drive the buildup of the wealth management business in Thailand. He brings extensive experience in the Southeast Asia private banking industry. Prior to joining BNP Paribas, he was team leader at Credit Suisse wealth management Thailand, and before that team leader at UBS wealth management Southeast Asia. Daniel holds a master’s degree in economics and business administration from the University of Zurich and a bachelor’s degree in communication systems and IT from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences.
Adrian Mazenauer
Chief Executive Officer and Head of Wealth Management, SCB Julius Baer Adrian is a seasoned private banker with over 25 years of experience. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Head of Wealth Management at SCB Julius Baer. In this role, he is responsible for executing the growth strategy for the entire front office, overseeing all operations teams and leading the development of the value proposition for high-net-worth clients in Thailand. Adrian’s extensive experience and deep understanding of wealth management have been instrumental in building and leading SCB Julius Baer as a senior executive since 2020. He has a proven track record of servicing the needs of sophisticated ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) families in Asia, with over 15 years of direct relationship management responsibility. Adrian is a Board Member of the Thai-Swiss Chamber of Commerce and the Program Director of The 45 Academia. He holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a postgraduate diploma in global finance from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. A Swiss national, Adrian is married with two children.
Chief Executive Officer and Head of Wealth Management, SCB Julius Baer Adrian is a seasoned private banker with over 25 years of experience. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Head of Wealth Management at SCB Julius Baer. In this role, he is responsible for executing the growth strategy for the entire front office, overseeing all operations teams and leading the development of the value proposition for high-net-worth clients in Thailand. Adrian’s extensive experience and deep understanding of wealth management have been instrumental in building and leading SCB Julius Baer as a senior executive since 2020. He has a proven track record of servicing the needs of sophisticated ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) families in Asia, with over 15 years of direct relationship management responsibility. Adrian is a Board Member of the Thai-Swiss Chamber of Commerce and the Program Director of The 45 Academia. He holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a postgraduate diploma in global finance from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. A Swiss national, Adrian is married with two children.
Sunnie Yun
Head of Private Wealth Southeast Asia and Korea, Member of Management, Partners Group Sunnie Yun is the head of Private Wealth business for Southeast Asia and Korea, and joined Partners Group Singapore in 2024. Previously, she was at PIMCO managing the firm’s relationships with global and regional private banks and family offices in Southeast Asia. Prior to moving to Singapore in 2017, she was based in New York with the global wealth management group. In addition, she was with Goldman Sachs and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. She holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an undergraduate degree in economics from Korea University. She served on the board of executive committee of CAIA Singapore Chapter. She is a CFA and CAIA Charterholder.
Head of Private Wealth Southeast Asia and Korea, Member of Management, Partners Group Sunnie Yun is the head of Private Wealth business for Southeast Asia and Korea, and joined Partners Group Singapore in 2024. Previously, she was at PIMCO managing the firm’s relationships with global and regional private banks and family offices in Southeast Asia. Prior to moving to Singapore in 2017, she was based in New York with the global wealth management group. In addition, she was with Goldman Sachs and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. She holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an undergraduate degree in economics from Korea University. She served on the board of executive committee of CAIA Singapore Chapter. She is a CFA and CAIA Charterholder.
Suparat Areewong
Executive Director, Marketing Strategy and Investment Products Group, SCB Asset Management Suparat Areewong brings nearly two decades of expertise in the asset management industry, with a particular focus on offshore fund selection. As a trailblazer in Thailand, she was instrumental in introducing local feeder funds to the market. Her extensive experience in product development has led to the successful launch of a diverse range of asset classes, including traditional assets such as equities, fixed income, and commodities, as well as alternative investments like private assets and hedge funds. Since joining SCB Asset Management Co., Ltd. in June 2012, Suparat has served as the Executive Director of the Marketing Strategy & Investment Product Group. In this capacity, she oversees product development, formulates marketing strategies, and manages the mobile application channel that facilitates direct mutual fund investments for individual investors. Before her tenure at SCBAM, Suparat held positions as a Wealth Manager at Tisco Asset Management Co., Ltd. and as a Senior Analyst at Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited. She holds a Master of Science in Finance (International Program) and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Second Class Honors) from Thammasat University.
Executive Director, Marketing Strategy and Investment Products Group, SCB Asset Management Suparat Areewong brings nearly two decades of expertise in the asset management industry, with a particular focus on offshore fund selection. As a trailblazer in Thailand, she was instrumental in introducing local feeder funds to the market. Her extensive experience in product development has led to the successful launch of a diverse range of asset classes, including traditional assets such as equities, fixed income, and commodities, as well as alternative investments like private assets and hedge funds. Since joining SCB Asset Management Co., Ltd. in June 2012, Suparat has served as the Executive Director of the Marketing Strategy & Investment Product Group. In this capacity, she oversees product development, formulates marketing strategies, and manages the mobile application channel that facilitates direct mutual fund investments for individual investors. Before her tenure at SCBAM, Suparat held positions as a Wealth Manager at Tisco Asset Management Co., Ltd. and as a Senior Analyst at Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited. She holds a Master of Science in Finance (International Program) and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Second Class Honors) from Thammasat University.
Ekkapob Makeguljai
Chief Executive Officer, Thailand, LGT Private Banking Ekkapob Makeguljai is the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors at LGT Securities (Thailand) Limited, as well as a member of the Executive Board Asia. With over 23 years of experience in Treasury & Capital Markets and Wealth Management, he has held key positions at top financial institutions, both internationally and in Thailand. Prior to joining LGT in 2019 to establish its onshore operations, Ekkapob was Executive Vice President at Krungthai Bank, where he led the firm’s transformation into a top tier provider of financial services to banking institutions and corporates in Thailand. From 2011 to 2015, he was a Director at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he was responsible for the setup of the firm’s Global Markets operations and Financial Institutions coverage in Thailand. Ekkapob began his career in 2002 as a management consultant at Deloitte Consulting where he served multi nationals and Thai corporates on strategy, organization and process improvement topics. In 2005, he joined the Citibank Fixed Income and Derivatives sales team in Thailand, where he was nominated by The Asset during 2014 as the best individual sales professional in Thailand. Ekkapob is dedicated to promoting Thailand as premier service center for banking and wealth management.
Chief Executive Officer, Thailand, LGT Private Banking Ekkapob Makeguljai is the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors at LGT Securities (Thailand) Limited, as well as a member of the Executive Board Asia. With over 23 years of experience in Treasury & Capital Markets and Wealth Management, he has held key positions at top financial institutions, both internationally and in Thailand. Prior to joining LGT in 2019 to establish its onshore operations, Ekkapob was Executive Vice President at Krungthai Bank, where he led the firm’s transformation into a top tier provider of financial services to banking institutions and corporates in Thailand. From 2011 to 2015, he was a Director at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he was responsible for the setup of the firm’s Global Markets operations and Financial Institutions coverage in Thailand. Ekkapob began his career in 2002 as a management consultant at Deloitte Consulting where he served multi nationals and Thai corporates on strategy, organization and process improvement topics. In 2005, he joined the Citibank Fixed Income and Derivatives sales team in Thailand, where he was nominated by The Asset during 2014 as the best individual sales professional in Thailand. Ekkapob is dedicated to promoting Thailand as premier service center for banking and wealth management.
Norawich Suttiwaree
Economist, Fiscal Policy Office, Thailand Ministry of Finance Norawich Suttiwaree is an economist at the Fiscal Policy Office, Ministry of Finance, Thailand. He plays an active role in shaping national financial policy initiatives, including the development of Thailand’s Financial Hub and the country’s virtual banking framework. With practical experience in economic strategy, regulatory development, and financial innovation, he has contributed to key reforms such as the implementation of TFRS9 for state-owned banks and the modernization of accounting standards for cooperatives nationwide. He holds a Master of Public Administration in International Finance and Economic Policy from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Chulalongkorn University.
Economist, Fiscal Policy Office, Thailand Ministry of Finance Norawich Suttiwaree is an economist at the Fiscal Policy Office, Ministry of Finance, Thailand. He plays an active role in shaping national financial policy initiatives, including the development of Thailand’s Financial Hub and the country’s virtual banking framework. With practical experience in economic strategy, regulatory development, and financial innovation, he has contributed to key reforms such as the implementation of TFRS9 for state-owned banks and the modernization of accounting standards for cooperatives nationwide. He holds a Master of Public Administration in International Finance and Economic Policy from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Chulalongkorn University.
Benja Supannakul
Principal, Baker McKenzie Benja joined Baker McKenzie in 2001 and became a principal in 2021. She is a member of the Banking & Finance and Capital Markets Practice Groups in Bangkok and currently leads the office’s Financial Services Regulatory (FSR) and Structured Finance & Derivatives practices. She is a member of the Firm’s Global FSR Committee, and the former chair of the Firm’s APAC FSR Subcommittee. In addition to participating in the ISDA Future Leaders in Derivatives Program (IFLD), she also acts as local counsel to the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) and acts as local ISDA counsel to Thai clients. Chambers Asia-Pacific quotes a market source describing Benja as “an expert for derivatives transactions.” She also regularly works closely with regulators and collaborates with public organizations such as the Bank of Thailand (BOT), Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (SEC Thai), Thai Bankers Association (TBA), Association of Thai Securities Companies (ASCO), and Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC) in support of innovation and the transformation of Thailand’s financial ecosystem. Over the course of her career, Benja has had the leading role on several first-to-market deals and has advised leading global financial institutions in entering the Thai market for the first time. She is well sought-after for her expertise, particularly in financial services regulatory, derivatives and structured finance, and private wealth, and has been recognized by several of the world’s leading legal directories: “Band 3” in Capital Markets, Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2022-2024 “Band 4” in Capital Markets, Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2020-2021 Elected as “ISDA Future Leaders in Derivatives Program (IFLD)”, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA), 2021 “Notable Practitioner” in Banking, IFLR1000: Financial and Corporate Guide 2021-2024 “Rising Star” in Banking, IFLR1000: Financial and Corporate Guide 2015-2020 “Leading Individual” in Banking & Finance, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2016-2024 “Lead Partner” on the only dedicated Structured Finance and Securitisation team in Thailand, IFLR1000 Specialists Guide, 2019 “Stand Out Lawyer”, Acritas’ Star Lawyers, 2018-2019 “Best in Structured Finance”, Euromoney’s Asia Women in Business Law Awards, shortlisted 2018
Principal, Baker McKenzie Benja joined Baker McKenzie in 2001 and became a principal in 2021. She is a member of the Banking & Finance and Capital Markets Practice Groups in Bangkok and currently leads the office’s Financial Services Regulatory (FSR) and Structured Finance & Derivatives practices. She is a member of the Firm’s Global FSR Committee, and the former chair of the Firm’s APAC FSR Subcommittee. In addition to participating in the ISDA Future Leaders in Derivatives Program (IFLD), she also acts as local counsel to the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) and acts as local ISDA counsel to Thai clients. Chambers Asia-Pacific quotes a market source describing Benja as “an expert for derivatives transactions.” She also regularly works closely with regulators and collaborates with public organizations such as the Bank of Thailand (BOT), Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (SEC Thai), Thai Bankers Association (TBA), Association of Thai Securities Companies (ASCO), and Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC) in support of innovation and the transformation of Thailand’s financial ecosystem. Over the course of her career, Benja has had the leading role on several first-to-market deals and has advised leading global financial institutions in entering the Thai market for the first time. She is well sought-after for her expertise, particularly in financial services regulatory, derivatives and structured finance, and private wealth, and has been recognized by several of the world’s leading legal directories: “Band 3” in Capital Markets, Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2022-2024 “Band 4” in Capital Markets, Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2020-2021 Elected as “ISDA Future Leaders in Derivatives Program (IFLD)”, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA), 2021 “Notable Practitioner” in Banking, IFLR1000: Financial and Corporate Guide 2021-2024 “Rising Star” in Banking, IFLR1000: Financial and Corporate Guide 2015-2020 “Leading Individual” in Banking & Finance, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2016-2024 “Lead Partner” on the only dedicated Structured Finance and Securitisation team in Thailand, IFLR1000 Specialists Guide, 2019 “Stand Out Lawyer”, Acritas’ Star Lawyers, 2018-2019 “Best in Structured Finance”, Euromoney’s Asia Women in Business Law Awards, shortlisted 2018
Taveephol Chardtumrong
Executive Director, Head of Family Wealth Solution – Private Asset, Private Banking Group, KASIKORNBANK PLC Taveephol Chardtumrong is Executive Director, Head of Family Wealth Solution – Private Asset at Private Banking Group, KASIKORNBANK. Prior to joining KASIKORNBANK, Taveephol spent over 12 years in Hong Kong where he accumulated extensive experience in corporate finance and real estate. In the Investment Banking Division at Morgan Stanley Hong Kong, Taveephol worked on various debt & equity financing and M&A transactions for Hong Kong’s leading conglomerates and property developers. Subsequently, at CBRE Hong Kong, Taveephol developed and provided consultancy to multinational companies on their long-term real estate strategies. Most recently, Taveephol served as the Head of Overseas for ATLAS Workplace, a PRC real estate start-up, where he spearheaded the company expansion outside of China into Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. Taveephol received a BA in Economics with a Minor in Mathematics from Dartmouth College, USA and MSc in Real Estate with Distinction from the University of Hong Kong.
Executive Director, Head of Family Wealth Solution – Private Asset, Private Banking Group, KASIKORNBANK PLC Taveephol Chardtumrong is Executive Director, Head of Family Wealth Solution – Private Asset at Private Banking Group, KASIKORNBANK. Prior to joining KASIKORNBANK, Taveephol spent over 12 years in Hong Kong where he accumulated extensive experience in corporate finance and real estate. In the Investment Banking Division at Morgan Stanley Hong Kong, Taveephol worked on various debt & equity financing and M&A transactions for Hong Kong’s leading conglomerates and property developers. Subsequently, at CBRE Hong Kong, Taveephol developed and provided consultancy to multinational companies on their long-term real estate strategies. Most recently, Taveephol served as the Head of Overseas for ATLAS Workplace, a PRC real estate start-up, where he spearheaded the company expansion outside of China into Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. Taveephol received a BA in Economics with a Minor in Mathematics from Dartmouth College, USA and MSc in Real Estate with Distinction from the University of Hong Kong.
Benjamin Wang
Global Private Banking Head Desk for Thailand, HSBC Global Private Banking Benjamin Wang is Desk Head for Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam at HSBC Global Private Banking. With 24 years of wealth management and private banking experience in the US and Asia, Benjamin leads a team dedicated to supporting the ambitions of ultra-high-net≠ worth individuals and their families in fast-growing markets. Since joining HSBC Private Banking in 2008, Benjamin has held a range of senior roles, including Cluster Head and Senior Relationship Manager for UHNW clients, where he developed deep expertise in managing complex client relationships and delivering bespoke financial solutions. Prior to HSBC, he held positions at Standard Chartered Private Banking and Citi Private Bank, gaining extensive experience in private client advisory and wealth management. Benjamin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Chicago and a Master’s in Economics from the University of Hong Kong. He is fluent in English and Cantonese.
Global Private Banking Head Desk for Thailand, HSBC Global Private Banking Benjamin Wang is Desk Head for Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam at HSBC Global Private Banking. With 24 years of wealth management and private banking experience in the US and Asia, Benjamin leads a team dedicated to supporting the ambitions of ultra-high-net≠ worth individuals and their families in fast-growing markets. Since joining HSBC Private Banking in 2008, Benjamin has held a range of senior roles, including Cluster Head and Senior Relationship Manager for UHNW clients, where he developed deep expertise in managing complex client relationships and delivering bespoke financial solutions. Prior to HSBC, he held positions at Standard Chartered Private Banking and Citi Private Bank, gaining extensive experience in private client advisory and wealth management. Benjamin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Chicago and a Master’s in Economics from the University of Hong Kong. He is fluent in English and Cantonese.
