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World-class investment expertise
for every family.

Tailor-made plan and one-stop support for every family powered by our institutional-grade asset allocation AI engine.

Full fee transparency
Exclusive fund access
AI + human advisory
Exclusive Product Access
Institutional-grade funds and strategies unavailable through traditional channels
An Exclusive CIO Community
Private events, direct access to world-class CIOs, and curated insights for select families
Holistic Family Advisory
One trusted connection for every dimension of your family's wealth, life stages, and legacy
Your Personal AI CIO
AI-powered intelligence that learns your family's unique needs and shapes every investment decision
China Long Only Equity
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Global Private Equity
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Global Distressed Debt
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Digital Assets
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Global Long Only Equity
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Equity Long/Short
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Natural Resources
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US Small/Mid Cap
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InvestHK Endorsed
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China Long Only Equity
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Global Private Equity
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Global Distressed Debt
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Digital Assets
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Global Long Only Equity
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Equity Long/Short
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Natural Resources
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US Small/Mid Cap
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InvestHK Endorsed
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Investment Methodology

Navigating wealth across economic cycles

Our portfolios are constructed to remain resilient across every economic environment — not just the current one.

High Inflation
Economic Growth
Low Inflation
Low Growth · High Inflation
Stagflation
We identify pockets of resilience, protecting purchasing power while positioning for the eventual turn.
Inflation-linked bonds
Commodities & real assets
Short-duration credit
High Growth · High Inflation
Reflation
We lean into real assets and cyclicals to capture the broad upswing, staying ahead of inflation throughout.
Commodities & natural resources
Emerging market equities
Real estate & infrastructure
Low Growth · Low Inflation
Contraction
Where others retreat, we find opportunity — duration assets and distressed credit become powerful engines of long-term gain.
Long-duration sovereign bonds
Gold & defensive equities
Distressed debt opportunities
High Growth · Low Inflation
Expansion
We deploy growth assets with conviction, maximising returns while actively locking in gains ahead of the next cycle turn.
Global & Asia long-only equities
Private equity & growth credit
Digital assets

CIO Circle constructs portfolios balanced across all four environments — so your wealth is never exposed to just one outcome.

The economic cycle framework and asset allocation strategies shown are illustrative only. They do not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security or asset class. Actual allocations vary based on individual client circumstances, market conditions, and portfolio objectives.

AI-Powered Intelligence

Your portfolio, dynamically positioned

As the economic cycle evolves, our AI CIO continuously recalibrates your portfolio — capturing opportunity at every turn while managing downside risk.

AI CIO Expansion High Growth · Low Inflation
Expansion High Growth · Low Inflation
Reflation High Growth · High Inflation
Stagflation Low Growth · High Inflation
Contraction Low Growth · Low Inflation
Indicative Portfolio Positioning
Allocations shown are indicative and for illustrative purposes only. Actual portfolios are tailored to each family's unique circumstances, goals, and risk profile.
The Platform

Everything your family needs, in one place

Family Office

Tax, governance & immigration structuring for cross-border families.

Legacy Planning

Trusts, succession & philanthropy built around your family's values.

Investments

AI-powered allocation across equities, alternatives, PE & digital assets.

Family Wellbeing

Education pathways, health planning & career guidance.

CIO Insights

Exclusive briefings, podcasts & events with global investment minds.

Your Journey

Simple to start.
Profound in impact.

01

We understand your full picture

A comprehensive needs analysis across your assets, goals, family structure, tax situation, and legacy intentions.

02

We build your personalised portfolio

AI constructs a risk-parity portfolio from 10–12 low-correlated strategies, calibrated to your return objectives and risk tolerance.

03

We stay with you

Proactive rebalancing, market alerts, and life-stage updates. Your advisor reaches out — you don't have to chase us.

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The Investment Case

Better returns.
Same risk.

Our risk-parity approach targets outcomes that conventional 60/40 portfolios simply cannot match.

Conventional Approach
Traditional 60/40 Portfolio
~6%
Annual return
10%
Volatility
0.4
Sharpe ratio
CIO Circle Approach
Risk Parity
Personalised Portfolio
15–25%
Target return
10%
Volatility
1.3–1.8
Sharpe ratio

All figures are illustrative and for informational purposes only. They do not constitute investment advice or a guarantee of future performance. Target returns are hypothetical, assume a 2% risk-free rate, and are not guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Actual results will vary based on market conditions, individual portfolio construction, and other factors.

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Exclusive Access

Funds you can't find anywhere else in Asia

Through years of relationship-building, CIO Circle has secured direct access to institutional-grade private funds — closed to individual investors everywhere else.

China Equities
Global Long Only
Distressed Debt
Private Equity
Digital Assets
US Small/Mid Cap
Global Resources
Core Portfolio — Flagship Strategies
China Long Only Equity
Asia Equity
Core
Global Long Only Equity
Global Equity
Core
Global Distressed Debt
Fixed Income / Credit
Core
Global Private Equity
Alternatives
Core
Digital Assets
Alternatives
Core
+ Equity Long/Short, Natural Resources, US Small/Mid Cap

Fund names and categories are illustrative. Access to specific funds is subject to eligibility, availability, and applicable regulations. This is not an offer or solicitation to invest.

CIO Insights & Events

Conversations that move markets

All Insights
PodcastApril 2026

China's Macro Economy, the Global Oil Crisis & Why Active Investing Wins

Our China equity CIO — 20 years in Asia markets — cuts through the noise.

Private EventMarch 2026

Exclusive Luncheon — Co-Founder, Global Distressed Credit Fund

Managing risk in distressed credit through uncertain macro cycles.

CIO BriefingComing Soon

Navigating the 2026 Rate Cycle — What It Means for Your Portfolio

James Soutar on positioning as central bank policy diverges globally.

The People Working for You

Decades of experience, entirely on your side

Enoch Chan
Enoch Chan
Chief Executive Officer

Former McKinsey Global Partner. Built multi-billion-dollar digital wealth platforms for leading financial institutions across Greater China.

McKinsey & CoDigital Wealth
James Soutar
James Soutar, CFA
Chief Investment Officer

38 years in Asia-Pacific equities at Lombard Odier and FrontPoint. Former member of the HKEx Listing Committee.

Lombard OdierHKEx
Minutes Leung
Minutes Leung
Chief Strategy Officer

18+ years across HSBC, Aon and RGA. Veteran Family Office Advisor with deep expertise in cross-border wealth structuring.

HSBCAon
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Tang Hong
AI & Technology Lead

Former Senior Architect at McKinsey's QuantumBlack. 15 years building financial technology end-to-end at the highest level.

QuantumBlackMcKinsey
Begin Your Journey

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A confidential, no-obligation consultation. We'll start with your complete picture.

Hong Kong & Singapore. Strictly confidential.