KGI Securities announced on May 21 the appointment of Shih Hui-Chun as Head of Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer. This strategic appointment further demonstrates KGI's commitment to building a more comprehensive business framework, combining its solid regional strengths with professional investment solutions to create long-term value for clients. The firm stated that Shih's addition marks a significant step in advancing KGI's "ONE KGI" strategy, reflecting the group's dedication to evolving into a full-service, integrated financial institution. By deepening its investment management capabilities, KGI will further enhance its service ecosystem, covering wealth management, global markets, and worldwide sales and brokerage services, offering regional clients more diverse and flexible financial solutions. The firm noted that Shih, based in Hong Kong, will report to KGI Asia CEO Huang Haoquan. She will lead the growth of the asset management business, focusing on both public and private markets, and delivering performance-oriented, client-centric investment strategies. She will also be responsible for driving business development and promoting KGI's diversified investment capabilities to institutional and private wealth clients. Concurrently, she will expand the platform through flexible and partnership-oriented approaches, actively establishing collaborations with external managers and synergistic investment opportunities to further extend KGI's investment expertise. KGI Asia CEO Huang Haoquan expressed welcome for Shih's joining, highlighting her extensive experience in alternative investments as a key asset for the firm's ongoing business expansion. This appointment underscores KGI's commitment to providing clients with a broader range of investment and financial service options, reinforcing its position as a preferred partner by leveraging the firm's robust regional network and strong investment management capabilities.