Prashant Bhayani is the Chief Investment Officer for Asia at BNP Paribas Wealth Management. Based in Singapore, he leads the development of regional investment strategies and asset allocation for the bank’s high-net-worth clients across Asia. In his role, Prashant combines global macroeconomic perspectives with local market insights to guide investment decisions across a wide range of asset classes including equities, fixed income, currencies, and alternatives.

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With over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, Prashant has held senior roles in global private banking and asset management. Before joining BNP Paribas, he served as a senior investment specialist at a leading international private bank and also co-founded a boutique investment firm where he was responsible for portfolio management and strategy.

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Prashant is known for his thought leadership, particularly in navigating complex market environments and tailoring investment solutions for sophisticated investors. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA from INSEAD.