Paul Smith, CFA

Paul Smith, CFA is a highly accomplished independent corporate director and investment expert with extensive experience and leadership roles in asset management, private wealth management, and financial technology. Based in Hong Kong, he is a member of several reputed organizations, including the Honorary Advisor Panel of the Financial Reporting Council of Hong Kong and the Products Advisory Committee of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.

Smith has a Master's degree in Modern History from the University of Oxford and holds the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. With over 30 years of experience in the investment management industry, Smith has served in several senior executive roles, including President and CEO of CFA Institute, Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Chairman and CEO of Asia Alternative Asset Partners, Global Head of Alternative Funds Administration at HSBC, and Managing Director at Ermitage International Ltd.

Smith is currently a Non-Executive Director and Chair of Audit Committee at Diginex Ltd, a cryptocurrency exchange listed on Nasdaq. He is also a Senior Adviser at Inflection Point Intelligence, a leading Asia-based online education provider in the alternative and family office industries.

Smith's commitment to social responsibility and innovation has gained him a reputation as an independent advocate for the industry. His leadership and experience in opening new markets, overseeing global asset allocation and creating new products make him a sought-after speaker, blogger, and commentator on investment management and financial services. He is particularly passionate about developing markets in Asia, Africa, Latam, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East.