Core Viewpoint - Standard Chartered is enhancing its global chief investment office (CIO) team to strengthen its affluent business segment through key appointments in equity and fixed income strategies [1][5]. Group 1: Key Appointments - Sundeep Gantori has been appointed as chief investment officer for equities, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in equity strategy, previously working at UBS [2][4]. - Jonathan Liang has been named chief investment officer for fixed income and foreign exchange, with over 25 years of investment experience, previously serving at J.P. Morgan Asset Management [3][4]. Group 2: Responsibilities and Impact - Gantori will operate from Singapore, overseeing the equity strategy team and integrating equity strategies into client advisory services [1][4]. - Liang, based in Hong Kong, will lead the fixed income and foreign exchange strategy team, aligning these offerings with frontline teams [3][4]. - Both executives will report to Steve Brice, the global chief investment officer, who emphasized the importance of the CIO in providing consistent wealth advisory services to affluent clients [4][5].