Thailand - Wealth Management Update

Marie-Pascale Bonhomme is Deputy Managing Director of Amundi Thailand since 2021 Marie-Pascale has worked in Asia since 2014. Initially based in Singapore, she was Director of Marketing and Product Development for South Asia. She was also responsible for the development of new retail partnerships in Asia for Amundi. In 2019 she was appointed Deputy General Manager of Amundi Investment Advisory (Beijing) Ltd and Head of Retail Business Development and Partnership, North Asia and worked on the set-up of Amundi’s new Chinese JV with Bank of China. She was appointed in Amundi Thailand in 2021 to focus on the development of new business and partnerships. Since the beginning of her career, she has held different positions in the financial industry in Europe. In the asset management business, she focused on marketing, business development, innovation and customized solutions for Amundi’s international business. In 2010 she became Head of Retail Marketing Development and joined the Directors Committee. Marie-Pascale Bonhomme holds a Master in Business Sciences (IAE – University of Lyon III) and a Master’s degree in Applied Marketing (IAE–University of Air-Marseille).

20 years successful experience providing fiscal, strategic and operations leadership in uniquely challenging situations Win is the dynamic, results-oriented leader with a strong track record of performance in turnaround and high-paced financial and investment organizations. Utilize keen analysis, insights, team approach and efficient execution to drive organizational improvements and implementation of best practices. He has superior interpersonal skills, capable of resolving multiple and complex issues and motivating staff to peak performance.

Triphon Phumiwasana, Ph.D. is the Private Banking Business Head at KASIKORNBANK. Prior to joining KASIKORNBANK, Triphon was the Chief Executive Officer of Maybank Asset Management (Thailand), where he also took the responsibility of country CIO and the regional head of product. Triphon also had extensive experience in investment management when he was the Director of Foreign Investment and External Fund Management at the Thai Government Pension Fund (GPF). At GPF, he was responsible for global investment and asset allocation as well as external fund management with the fund under management of 4 billion USD. He was the leader in transforming the foreign investment platform to enhance the efficiency and prepare for further foreign investment expansion. Prior to joining GPF, Triphon is the senior economist at the Milken Institute, the global capital market think tank, where he published several research and co-authored The Rise and Fall of U.S. Mortgage and Credit Markets, 2009. He received his Ph.D. in Economic with concentration in International Finance from Claremont Graduate University, California.

Vincent Magnenat, Limited Partner, is Chief Executive Officer of Lombard Odier in Asia. Vincent has spearheaded the growth and expansion of Lombard Odier’s private banking business since joining the firm in 2012, contributing heavily to raising its visibility and overseeing solid growth in assets under management. He was invited to be a Limited Partner of the Group in February 2018. He has also been a key architect of the firm’s strategy to serve clients directly from three offices in Asia and partner with some of the region’s major financial institutions to support their goals of becoming private banking leaders in their markets while leveraging over 200 years of international wealth management expertise of Lombard Odier. Prior to joining Lombard Odier, Vincent spent close to nine years at Société Générale, one of the largest European banks. His last position was as Regional Head of Sales and Marketing for Private Banking in Asia, overseeing business development efforts across the region. Vincent began his career in international private banking at Credit Suisse in Switzerland and relocated in 2002 to Singapore. He has worked and lived in Hong Kong and Singapore for 19 years.

Anurag’s expertise and passion lies in a blend of people, business, and technology. Known for his ability to develop pragmatic solutions to big ugly problems, Anurag is regarded as a reliable and trusted partner by his clients and peers, and an authentic leader who is recognised for his mentorship and care. Anurag specialises in digital wealth management, asset management infrastructure and helping financial services executives make better decisions using data and analytics. Putting people first in every journey, he believes that technology only exists to drive business if users embrace and understand it. Passionate about equal opportunity though education, in his leisure time Anurag supports Dyslexia Association of Singapore. Anurag is a Computer Science engineer and holds a Master of Business Administration from Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (IIM). Having been the registered representative of an investment bank, Anurag has a strong understanding of the day to day dealing of the financial markets.

20 years successful experience providing fiscal, strategic and operations leadership in uniquely challenging situations Win is the dynamic, results-oriented leader with a strong track record of performance in turnaround and high-paced financial and investment organizations. Utilize keen analysis, insights, team approach and efficient execution to drive organizational improvements and implementation of best practices. He has superior interpersonal skills, capable of resolving multiple and complex issues and motivating staff to peak performance.

Triphon Phumiwasana, Ph.D. is the Private Banking Business Head at KASIKORNBANK. Prior to joining KASIKORNBANK, Triphon was the Chief Executive Officer of Maybank Asset Management (Thailand), where he also took the responsibility of country CIO and the regional head of product. Triphon also had extensive experience in investment management when he was the Director of Foreign Investment and External Fund Management at the Thai Government Pension Fund (GPF). At GPF, he was responsible for global investment and asset allocation as well as external fund management with the fund under management of 4 billion USD. He was the leader in transforming the foreign investment platform to enhance the efficiency and prepare for further foreign investment expansion. Prior to joining GPF, Triphon is the senior economist at the Milken Institute, the global capital market think tank, where he published several research and co-authored The Rise and Fall of U.S. Mortgage and Credit Markets, 2009. He received his Ph.D. in Economic with concentration in International Finance from Claremont Graduate University, California.

Anurag’s expertise and passion lies in a blend of people, business, and technology. Known for his ability to develop pragmatic solutions to big ugly problems, Anurag is regarded as a reliable and trusted partner by his clients and peers, and an authentic leader who is recognised for his mentorship and care. Anurag specialises in digital wealth management, asset management infrastructure and helping financial services executives make better decisions using data and analytics. Putting people first in every journey, he believes that technology only exists to drive business if users embrace and understand it. Passionate about equal opportunity though education, in his leisure time Anurag supports Dyslexia Association of Singapore. Anurag is a Computer Science engineer and holds a Master of Business Administration from Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (IIM). Having been the registered representative of an investment bank, Anurag has a strong understanding of the day to day dealing of the financial markets.

Marie-Pascale Bonhomme is Deputy Managing Director of Amundi Thailand since 2021 Marie-Pascale has worked in Asia since 2014. Initially based in Singapore, she was Director of Marketing and Product Development for South Asia. She was also responsible for the development of new retail partnerships in Asia for Amundi. In 2019 she was appointed Deputy General Manager of Amundi Investment Advisory (Beijing) Ltd and Head of Retail Business Development and Partnership, North Asia and worked on the set-up of Amundi’s new Chinese JV with Bank of China. She was appointed in Amundi Thailand in 2021 to focus on the development of new business and partnerships. Since the beginning of her career, she has held different positions in the financial industry in Europe. In the asset management business, she focused on marketing, business development, innovation and customized solutions for Amundi’s international business. In 2010 she became Head of Retail Marketing Development and joined the Directors Committee. Marie-Pascale Bonhomme holds a Master in Business Sciences (IAE – University of Lyon III) and a Master’s degree in Applied Marketing (IAE–University of Air-Marseille).

Vincent Magnenat, Limited Partner, is Chief Executive Officer of Lombard Odier in Asia. Vincent has spearheaded the growth and expansion of Lombard Odier’s private banking business since joining the firm in 2012, contributing heavily to raising its visibility and overseeing solid growth in assets under management. He was invited to be a Limited Partner of the Group in February 2018. He has also been a key architect of the firm’s strategy to serve clients directly from three offices in Asia and partner with some of the region’s major financial institutions to support their goals of becoming private banking leaders in their markets while leveraging over 200 years of international wealth management expertise of Lombard Odier. Prior to joining Lombard Odier, Vincent spent close to nine years at Société Générale, one of the largest European banks. His last position was as Regional Head of Sales and Marketing for Private Banking in Asia, overseeing business development efforts across the region. Vincent began his career in international private banking at Credit Suisse in Switzerland and relocated in 2002 to Singapore. He has worked and lived in Hong Kong and Singapore for 19 years.

Michael is a prominent figure in the financial services industry in Asia. He is the founder and CEO of Hubbis, a renowned provider of intelligence and connectivity for the Asian wealth management industry. With a depth of experience and expertise, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the industry for over 30 years, becoming a leading industry presence in the events, professional development, and publishing space in the region. Hubbis is a multi-generational family-owned and managed business.

He has been actively involved in the Asia-Pacific region since 1993. And has lived in Asia since 1995, holding positions in Hong Kong, Sydney, and Singapore. 

For over 14-years, Hubbis has established itself as the gold standard media and events brand in wealth management thought leadership in Asia. Each year providing a very large body of cutting-edge editorial and sponsored content, organizing top-flight events.

During that time Hubbis has become the platform of choice for many high-profile C-suite leaders to communicate their vision of the Asian wealth management.

Before his involvement with Hubbis, Michael founded Pacific Prospect in 2002, a financial services media company. Under his leadership, the company achieved significant success and was subsequently acquired by global business-to-business publisher Incisive Media in 2006. Michael continued to serve as the CEO of Pacific Prospect until October 2008.

Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, Michael garnered 5 years of experience in financial markets publishing. His career in this field began in 1993 when he joined Euromoney Publications as the publisher of the quarterly magazine, International Bond Investor. In 1995, Michael joined Thomson Financial Services (now owned by LSEG) and spearheaded the conception and launch of Finance Asia magazine. During his tenure as Managing Director of Finance Asia, he also initiated the Asian Debt Review, Asian Private Capital Magazine, and the Finance Asia Conference Business. In 1997, he founded FIA Limited, further expanding his contributions to the financial publishing industry.

Born in North Wales, Michael served as the head boy of St David's College Llandudno. He holds a degree in Business Administration from Cardiff University. Beyond his professional endeavours, Michael is a family-oriented individual and is happily married with three children: Reanna, Garett, and Tarryn.