Who We Are
At JIA Asset Management, we focus on providing our clients with an independent and fully customised wealth management experience. We specialise particularly in portfolio management, and our clients receive a personalised service throughout their experience with us.
Our tailor-made approach is individualized to customer’s needs, and we pride ourselves to attention to detail. Our Kuala Lumpur office has a unique global reach with a local touch. Licensed by the Securities Commission of Malaysia, we work with local and international
Our Purpose
To be your partner in wealth. We see wealth as more than just dollars and cents. It is a legacy that we aim for our clients.
Our Vision
To be leading boutique wealth manager in the region, known for creating bespoke client.
Our Values
"To be your partner in wealth" drives our interaction with all our partners. Be they clients, staff, or stakeholders. We are focused on achieving positive outcomes in all that we do, and this is enshrined in JIA AM’s code of conduct that establishes our uncompromising business ethics.
The code is the foundation of our operations and bind our team to deal with clients in a fully transparent manner, creating trust and accountability.
Our team is also fully accountable to our partners and regulators. We maintain full compliance oversight and regulations. JIA AM has a receptibility and obligation to keep all staff and directors fully updated and abreast of the rules and regulation via regular training.
JIA AM Group
A Unified Wealth Platform
The JIA AM Group operates as an integrated cross-border platform anchored by two complementary entities: JIA Asia Asset Management Pte Ltd and JIA Asset Management Sdn Bhd. Together, this partnership creates a seamless investment platform that combines local market insight with international perspective allowing clients to benefit from institutional-grade investment processes, cross-border opportunities, and a unified approach to wealth management across jurisdictions.
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License: Boutique Fund Manager
(eCMSL/A0378/2022) - Established: 2022
- Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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License: Multi-Family Office & External Asset Manager
(CMS-100698-1) - Established: April 2018
- Location: Singapore
Our Name Speaks Asia, Our Heart Speaks Global
While our roots are in Asia, our perspective and reach are truly global, serving globally minded families across continents, cultures, and generations, growing with them wherever their journey unfolds.
Taiwan
Russia
Thailand
Malaysia
Singapore
Portugal
China
Australia
Spain
OUR TEAM
Senior Management Team of JIA AM
Dato’ Dr Sharifuddin Wahab
Board ChairmanDato’ Dr Sharifuddin Wahab, Board Chairman
Dato Sharifuddin has over 25 years of corporate leadership experience and 8 years of lecturing in the field of animal reproduction. He is proficient in managing diverse departments and professionals, supported by a comprehensive understanding of business and integrated networks. His key roles, both past and present, include Director at Schmidt BioMedTech Asia, Chairman of Kurnia Insurance Malaysia Berhad, and Deputy Managing Director at NAIM Berhad.
Emmanuel Burdet
CEO & Co-FounderEmmanuel Burdet, CEO & Co-Founder
Emmanuel brings with him over 25 years of private banking and senior management experience. He began his private banking career in Switzerland with Credit Suisse, where he was responsible for the domestic market as well as the UK, Ireland, and South Africa. He has directly managed a personal AUM of at least USD 100 million over the years, including his time at Banque Piguet, Julius Baer Singapore, and Lumen Capital Investors.
Joel Brown
Chief Investment OfficerJoel Brown, Chief Investment Officer
Joel is a seasoned financial professional with 12 years of experience in wealth management, including six years in asset management. Currently, he is a chief investment officer at JIA AM, where he leverages his expertise in managing diverse investment portfolios. Previously, Joel led a team at AHAM Asset Management Berhad in charge of non-discretionary mandates and management of fund-of-fund portfolios.
Datuk Dominic Silva
Senior AdvisorDatuk Dominic Silva, Senior Advisor
Former Head of Investments at Khazanah Nasional Bhd and CEO of MIDF Amanah Investment Bank. He has extensive experience in banking, finance, investments, and corporate restructuring. Previously held leadership roles at ABN Amro (RBS), CIMB Group, and Infrastructure Development Finance Co Ltd (India). He holds a Master’s in Research (Business) from the University of Liverpool and an MA in Banking & Finance from the University of Wales.
