Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA) Hires ex-Coutts Bank Asia CEO & CFA Nick Pollard as Managing Director of APAC, 15 Years Experience in Asia with 6 Years at Coutts Bank & 8 Years at CFA Institute
12th September 2024 | Hong Kong
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA) has hired ex-Coutts Bank Asia CEO & CFA Nick Pollard as Managing Director of APAC. Nick Pollard has over 15 years in experience in Asia with more than 6 years at Coutts Bank & 8 years at CFA Institute. CAIA (8/9/24): “The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA), the global professional body for the alternative investment industry, is today announcing that Nick Pollard has joined the organization’s leadership team as Managing Director of Asia Pacific (APAC). This strategic addition to the team comes as the APAC market emerges as a critical hub for alternative investments, with institutional demand for private capital and diversified strategies continuing to rise. The Asia-Pacific region is home to 4.3 billion people, accounting for approximately 60% of the world’s population, and is set to contribute 60% of global growth this year. The region’s rapid urbanization, favorable demographics, and the rise in private wealth are creating a buoyant environment for alternative investments. Additionally, APAC includes four of the five most populous countries in the world—India, China, Indonesia, and Pakistan—all vying to incentivize further onshoring of asset management activity, making it a key area of focus for global financial markets. The appointment of Mr. Pollard underscores CAIA’s commitment to ensuring that stakeholders across this dynamic region have access to the highest quality education and ethical standards, essential for navigating this evolving investment landscape. He brings over 15 years of experience in international finance within the APAC region, coupled with a successful seven-year tenure leading the CFA Institute in Asia. The significant demographic change across the region is expected to catalyze massive long-term demand for private capital investments including infrastructure, real assets, private equity, venture capital, and private credit. Thus, Mr. Pollard’s extensive background in business development, paired with a deep passion for training, makes him an invaluable asset as CAIA continues to expand its footprint in this key market. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for CAIA as they anticipate significant growth in the APAC region. According to the McKinsey Global Institute (Asia on the Cusp of a New Era, September 2023), Asia is emerging as the world’s new “majority,” with the region already leading in GDP growth, manufacturing value added, and technology patents granted. The rise in alternative investment strategies and a shifting investor landscape make it essential that market participants are well-equipped with the knowledge and ethical grounding needed to navigate this evolving environment successfully … … The appointment comes at a pivotal time for CAIA as they anticipate significant growth in the APAC region. According to the McKinsey Global Institute (Asia on the Cusp of a New Era, September 2023), Asia is emerging as the world’s new “majority,” with the region already leading in GDP growth, manufacturing value added, and technology patents granted. The rise in alternative investment strategies and a shifting investor landscape make it essential that market participants are well-equipped with the knowledge and ethical grounding needed to navigate this evolving environment successfully.”
“ Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA) Hires ex-Coutts Bank Asia CEO & CFA Nick Pollard as Managing Director of APAC, 15 Years Experience in Asia with 6 Years at Coutts Bank & 8 Years at CFA Institute “
John L. Bowman, President & Incoming CEO of CAIA Association: “Nick’s demonstrated leadership is well suited to craft and execute a new strategic blueprint for Asia Pacific to ensure we take advantage of and serve the population, economic, regulatory, and investment industry tailwinds for that vibrant region. Accelerating the growth of CAIA’s global footprint in regional pockets of extraordinary opportunity is one of our top long-term priorities over the next decade, and Nick is uniquely qualified to lead these efforts across the APAC region.”
Nick Pollard: “There is no better time than now to focus on expanding CAIA’s presence in the APAC region. In my experience, APAC investors and investment professionals place huge value on the deep knowledge and global recognition that comes with the CAIA credential. As the industry grows, so will market appetite, and I’m thrilled to be joining CAIA and leading this long-term vision across Asia.”
Nick Pollard – Nick Pollard joined CFA Institute in 2016 as Managing director for Asia Pacific. Based in the Hong Kong SAR office, he also oversees operations in Beijing, China and Mumbai, India. Nick is responsible for working with all CFA Institute stakeholders, increasing the number of candidates entering and moving through the organization’s credentialing programs, and working with institutional partners (employers, universities and regulators) throughout the region. He is actively engaged with 21 CFA Societies in the region, representing over 42,000 charterholders. Nick is a seasoned wealth management and banking executive and skilled at growing businesses in Europe and Asia. He brings a unique combination of strategic leadership skills as well as learning and professional development expertise. Prior to joining CFA Institute, Nick was CEO of The Royal Bank of Scotland’s Coutts Asia division and, most recently, he was the Head of International Learning and Professional Development for Coutts International. Nick began his career with NatWest Group, subsequently part of the RBS Group, where he gained experience in marketing and talent development. Nick earned his B.A from University College, London and is a Member of the Private Wealth Management Association. He has lived and worked in the APAC region since 2009 and resides in Hong Kong.
CAIA Association – The CAIA Association, a global professional body, pioneers a new era in investment management. At the forefront of the shifting of alternative investment asset classes from ‘alternative’ to mainstream, CAIA embraces diverse expertise and interdisciplinary knowledge essential for responsible capital allocation and client stewardship. A Member-driven organization representing professionals in more than 100 countries, the organization seeks to prepare investors for a dynamic future, disrupting traditions, creating opportunities, and fostering long-term sustainability.
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA) Hires ex-Coutts Bank Asia CEO & CFA Nick Pollard as Managing Director of APAC, 15 Years Experience in Asia with 6 Years at Coutts Bank & 8 Years at CFA Institute
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