Founded in 2003 and led by an experienced management team of Swiss-German private bankers and asset managers, Straits Invest caters to the investment needs of our global customer base and provides them with access to investments that go beyond the traditional product range offered by private banks and traditional asset managers.
Independence
We pride ourselves on our unbiased investment decisions, unfettered by 'house views' that limit our view of the markets. Straits Invest is not bound by sales or assets under management targets, meaning that we are truly aligned with your interest always.
Cost Effective
By leveraging our strong relationships with our banking and custodian partners, our customers enjoy institutional bank rates and our performance fees only apply when the portfolio that you hold with us makes money, resulting in cost effective investments.
Full Service
We provide a one-stop solution for all your wealth management, private equity deals, initial public offerings and real estate purchases, our in-house team is more than capable of handling it all.
Our Leadership
Mr. Roland Knecht
Chairman
He arrived in Singapore more than 42 years ago and among other achievements in the financial industry he set up the office and operations of what was known as Bank Clariden Leu. His one of a kind unique set of management expertise, network and experience is priceless to the growth of Straits Invest.
Mr Ki Un Park
CEO
After graduation in Switzerland, Ki-Un worked for more than 12 years as client advisor and private banker for UBS, Credit Suisse and EFG Bank in Zurich, Singapore and Hong Kong. He has extensive experience in wealth planning, asset management and advisory. Ki holds a degree in Business Administration, specialised in Banking and Finance.
Dr. Ekkehard Wiek
Director, Partner
In the last 30 years Dr Wiek set up and managed several licensed financial intermediary companies in Europe and Singapore serving clients in Europe, South America and Asia Pacific and in 1999 he set up and advised on a number of white label funds for independent asset managers. Dr. Wiek has been living in Singapore since 2006, has a diploma in Industrial Engineering and Management from the University of Karlsruhe, Germany, and holds a PhD from the University of Frankfurt.
Mr. Daniel Maag
Partner
After graduation in Switzerland, Daniel worked for more than 2 decades as a private banker for UBS, Credit Suisse, Julius Baer and LGT in Zurich, London, Dubai and Singapore. He has extensive experience as a manager of large teams and was Market Head for NRI as well as Middle East and Africa. Furthermore, he has more than a decade of experience in Venture Capital as an investor in his personal capacity. Daniel holds a degree in Business Administration, specialised in Banking and Finance as well as a license as a stock exchange trader at SIX.
Mr. Patrick Dannacher
Major Shareholder / Strategic Partner
Patrick has more than 19 years’ experience in the finance industry, and was formerly the Managing Director of SEA at Union Bancaire Privée. He has had extensive exposure to UHNW individuals and family offices, is an active co-investor and advisor to family offices. Patrick is also the CEO of the ITSEC Group, one of the largest cybersecurity firms in the APAC region, with offices spread across five countries.