THE GLOBAL CIO OFFICE

An independent provider of leading investment thinking

The Global CIO Office is a Singapore -based outsourced CIO services business.  We are part of the rapidly growing outsourced CIO services industry. Our team of industry experts has considerable experience in delivering top quality investment products and advice.  We partner with single and multi-family offices and small wealth management businesses to either supplement your investment team or provide a complete solution on a white labelled basis. With a broad, global network, The GCIO also offers its clients privileged access to private equity, venture capital and real estate opportunities.

AWARDS

WHY THE GLOBAL CIO OFFICE

INDEPENDENCE

We are fully independent and product agnostic. Our clients are assured of clear and transparent investment advice based on views gathered from our own research.

EXPERIENCE

Our team is comprised of industry experts with excellent track records. Their experience supports clients in navigating the broad and complex markets, as well as the regulatory environment.

COMMUNICATION

Our resources and knowledge allow us to conduct our own research and market analyses, published regularly and delivered through multiple channels. White-label thematic research services are also available to clients.

FLEXIBILITY

We can function as the investment office for, or in partnership with our clients. Our independence enables us to tailor our capabilities as required.

COST

We provide a hub of experts. This can significantly reduce the cost for clients and enables them to re-focus their resource in other critical areas.

OUR NETWORK

Drawing on the wide network forged by our principals over many years, we have an established international ecosystem allowing access to institutional asset owners such as sovereign funds, central banks and foundations. We leverage these relationships between leading investors across the world, and act as a gateway for unique private equity and venture capital opportunities.

GARY DUGAN

CEO and CIO

Gary Dugan is a seasoned investment professional with a 37-year track record as a Managing Director and CIO at some of the world’s leading banks and wealth managers.

JOHAN JOOSTE

Managing Director

Johan Jooste is an investment strategist with 25 years' experience, building and running investment processes and teams across all the major asset classes.

BILL O'NEILL

Consultant CIO

Bill O'Neill has over 30 years’ experience as an economist and strategist with some of the world’s leading investment firms.

JOHANNES VAN DER DONG

CIO - Due Diligence and Research

Han van der Dong has 25 years experience in investment management, fund due diligence, selection and new investment research.

MICHAEL CHU

Consultant

Michael Chu, CFA, CFP has over 20 years of client, investment, and business management experience, including digital wealth transformation and providing innovative solutions to clients.

JAVED HUSSAIN

Adviser, Middle East and Private Markets

Javed Hussain has over 30 years’ experience of risk management, public and private investing and Emerging Markets' investment banking.  He is the former CEO of a global investment bank’s Saudi business. Javed's primary focus is now on private capital markets.   

NATALIE BRUYNS

Business Development Officer

Natalie Bruyns has spent 12 years working in sourcing and procurement for Single Family Offices & for Sovereign Wealth Funds from the Middle East.

SHIRLEY COE

Business Development Adviser

Shirley Coe, Chartered FCISI is a wealth management professional with over 25 years in the industry both in the UK and internationally.

INSIGHTS & INTERVIEWS

Global markets strategy

5th August 2020

Gary Dugan, CEO, The Global CIO Office, discusses global markets strategy with Bryan Curtis and Juliette Saly on Bloomberg Daybreak Asia.

GCIO INSIGHTS

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Look for value in true growth or solid dividends

10th August 2020

There was little in the economic data last week to encourage any significant profit-taking in risk assets. Economic data around the world continues to point to a good rebound in activity....

GCIO INSIGHTS

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Is it really that good, or that bad?

27th July 2020

As investors watched the US equity market move back to where it started the year, many were left scratching their head trying to figure out the seeming disconnect with the still high and growing COVID-19 cases. We find too many commentators trying to characterise a very complicated situation within just a very black or white framework... 

GCIO INSIGHTS

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Emerging markets in search of fresh impetus

20th July 2020

Both emerging market equities and debt have paused in their recovery from their March lows. We probably need to see from a fresh catalyst for further absolute gains. COVID-19 challenges are still significant for many with the notable exception of China...

GCIO INSIGHTS

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Is anyone listening to Fauci?

13th July 2020

It is reported that the US top infectious diseases expert Dr Fauci has not spoken to President Trump in two months. You could also surmise that for two months the markets have not listened to Dr Fauci....

GCIO INSIGHTS

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Now what?

6th July 2020

As financial markets move into the second half of the year, we, like many investors are reflecting on the question "Now What?"....

INSIGHTS LIBRARY

22nd June 2020

COVID-19 VERSUS THE POLICY MAKERS

The Global CIO Office wins most promising new entrant at The WealthbriefingAsia Awards 2020

2nd June 2020

The Global CIO Office, one of Asia’s industry leaders has been named ‘Most Promising New Entrant’ at the 8th WealthBriefingAsia Awards.