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IQ-EQ appoints James as Head of Asset Owners for APAC
08 June 2026 Singapore
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Global investor services group IQ-EQ has appointed Wyn James as its new head of Asset Owners for Asia Pacific.
The firm says that this newly created position reflects IQ-EQ’s strengthening focus on institutional asset owners in APAC as the region’s capital base continues to grow and allocations to private markets increase.
In his new role, James will lead and develop IQ-EQ’s Asset Owners business segment across APAC.
Based in Singapore, he will focus on driving sustainable commercial growth, strengthening, and delivering the regional go-to-market strategy.
James brings to the role nearly three decades of institutional financial services experience across the APAC region, with a career spanning private banking, capital markets, private assets, and institutional data and analytics.
Prior to joining IQ-EQ, James held senior roles at MSCI/Burgiss, J.P. Morgan, RBC Capital Markets, Coutts, and Merrill Lynch, where he developed significant expertise working with family offices, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, and other institutional asset owners.
His extensive professional network spans Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, says the firm.
James will report to Stuart Pinnington, IQ-EQ’s global head of Asset Owners, while also working closely with Neil Synnott, regional chief commercial officer, APAC, and the wider APAC leadership team led by regional CEO Sridhar Nagarajan.
Commenting on James’ appointment, Pinnington says: “Bringing together IQ-EQ’s global service proposition and Wyn’s impressive regional experience and network creates a compelling proposition for asset owners throughout APAC.
“Wyn’s appointment represents a strategic move towards deepening our regional coverage and relationships to provide more local, responsive support for asset owners. I’m confident that Wyn will be a valuable addition to our team and am delighted to welcome him to IQ-EQ.”
James adds: “I’m excited to join IQ-EQ at a time of growing demand from APAC asset owners for specialist, on-the-ground support across private markets and cross-border investments.
“I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues throughout the region and beyond to deliver strong client outcomes and help achieve the group’s regional growth ambitions.”
The firm says that this newly created position reflects IQ-EQ’s strengthening focus on institutional asset owners in APAC as the region’s capital base continues to grow and allocations to private markets increase.
In his new role, James will lead and develop IQ-EQ’s Asset Owners business segment across APAC.
Based in Singapore, he will focus on driving sustainable commercial growth, strengthening, and delivering the regional go-to-market strategy.
James brings to the role nearly three decades of institutional financial services experience across the APAC region, with a career spanning private banking, capital markets, private assets, and institutional data and analytics.
Prior to joining IQ-EQ, James held senior roles at MSCI/Burgiss, J.P. Morgan, RBC Capital Markets, Coutts, and Merrill Lynch, where he developed significant expertise working with family offices, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, and other institutional asset owners.
His extensive professional network spans Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, says the firm.
James will report to Stuart Pinnington, IQ-EQ’s global head of Asset Owners, while also working closely with Neil Synnott, regional chief commercial officer, APAC, and the wider APAC leadership team led by regional CEO Sridhar Nagarajan.
Commenting on James’ appointment, Pinnington says: “Bringing together IQ-EQ’s global service proposition and Wyn’s impressive regional experience and network creates a compelling proposition for asset owners throughout APAC.
“Wyn’s appointment represents a strategic move towards deepening our regional coverage and relationships to provide more local, responsive support for asset owners. I’m confident that Wyn will be a valuable addition to our team and am delighted to welcome him to IQ-EQ.”
James adds: “I’m excited to join IQ-EQ at a time of growing demand from APAC asset owners for specialist, on-the-ground support across private markets and cross-border investments.
“I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues throughout the region and beyond to deliver strong client outcomes and help achieve the group’s regional growth ambitions.”
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