Singapore-based asset management firm Eastspring Investments, a subsidiary of British insurer Prudential, has appointed Vis Nayar as its Chief Investment Officer (CIO), effective June 3. Nayar, who previously spent 25 years at HSBC Asset Management, will be based in Singapore and report to Eastspring CEO Bill Maldonado. In his role as CIO, Nayar will also join the Eastspring executive management committee.
With an extensive background in asset management, Nayar served as the global CIO for equities at HSBC Asset Management before joining Eastspring. His tenure at HSBC included various senior roles such as European and UK CIO, global head for quantitative equity research, and head of systematic equities.
Eastspring Investments, operating since 1994, is a prominent Asia-based asset manager with $216 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2023. This strategic appointment reflects Eastspring's commitment to strengthening its leadership team and enhancing its investment capabilities in the rapidly evolving financial landscape.