SEI opens Singapore office
01 October 2026 Singapore, US
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SEI has announced the opening of its Singapore office, extending the firm’s global operations.
The firm says it will initially offer services aligned with current client demand and market opportunities — including asset servicing, professional services, and distribution of SEI’s UCITS funds — and plans to expand its regional capabilities as client adoption accelerates.
Sanjay Sharma, CEO of SEI International and global head of SEI’s Private Banking business, comments: “Singapore’s prominence as a global financial centre, combined with the continued growth of the region’s asset management industry, makes it an ideal location to expand our presence.
“Clients are increasingly looking for scalable, connected solutions that help them operate more efficiently, navigate complexity, and pursue growth across markets and jurisdictions.”
In addition to the office launch, Connall McGuckian has been named managing director, head of Singapore.
He is responsible for driving growth in Asia Pacific through SEI’s integrated financial technology, operations, and asset management capabilities, says the firm.
McGuckian joins SEI from State Street Singapore, where he spent almost 14 years, most recently serving as chief operating officer for the firm’s Alternatives Investment Solutions in Asia Pacific.
Previously, McGuckian spent nine years at Goldman Sachs and relocated to Singapore in 2011 to establish Goldman Sachs administration services in Asia, says the firm.
Speaking on the launch and his appointment, McGuckian says: “Establishing a presence in Singapore allows SEI to tap into exceptional local talent while supporting the continued growth and evolution of Asia’s asset management industry.
“I look forward to growing SEI’s client base and bringing the strength of its global platform to clients across the region.”
Sharma adds: “Connall’s leadership and deep industry experience will be instrumental as we align SEI’s capabilities with the evolving needs of clients in Singapore and across the broader Asia Pacific region.”
The firm says it will initially offer services aligned with current client demand and market opportunities — including asset servicing, professional services, and distribution of SEI’s UCITS funds — and plans to expand its regional capabilities as client adoption accelerates.
Sanjay Sharma, CEO of SEI International and global head of SEI’s Private Banking business, comments: “Singapore’s prominence as a global financial centre, combined with the continued growth of the region’s asset management industry, makes it an ideal location to expand our presence.
“Clients are increasingly looking for scalable, connected solutions that help them operate more efficiently, navigate complexity, and pursue growth across markets and jurisdictions.”
In addition to the office launch, Connall McGuckian has been named managing director, head of Singapore.
He is responsible for driving growth in Asia Pacific through SEI’s integrated financial technology, operations, and asset management capabilities, says the firm.
McGuckian joins SEI from State Street Singapore, where he spent almost 14 years, most recently serving as chief operating officer for the firm’s Alternatives Investment Solutions in Asia Pacific.
Previously, McGuckian spent nine years at Goldman Sachs and relocated to Singapore in 2011 to establish Goldman Sachs administration services in Asia, says the firm.
Speaking on the launch and his appointment, McGuckian says: “Establishing a presence in Singapore allows SEI to tap into exceptional local talent while supporting the continued growth and evolution of Asia’s asset management industry.
“I look forward to growing SEI’s client base and bringing the strength of its global platform to clients across the region.”
Sharma adds: “Connall’s leadership and deep industry experience will be instrumental as we align SEI’s capabilities with the evolving needs of clients in Singapore and across the broader Asia Pacific region.”
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