matt denness

director

About

A Hong Kong based internationally and culturally sensitive channel management professional and new business developer with an expertise, knowledge and deep understanding of strategy, management, the broker market and distribution lines built up over 20+ years experience in international financial services and business consultancy. A successful track record of strategic planning, sales, new business/partnership development and business improvement in existing and new markets, leading to increasing revenue, service delivery and improvement in brand awareness. Specialties: Financial Services, Cross-cultural Business, Strategic Planning, Emerging Markets, International Business Development, Relationship Management, Marketing Strategy and Planning, Sales Management, Training, International Pension Solutions

Country

hong kong

City

hong kong

Industry

financial services

Skill

investment advisory, wealth management, asset managment, alternative investments, portfolio management, investments, strategic financial planning, financial advisory, asset management, financial services, relationship management, management, investment banking, sales management, mutual funds, strategic planning, financial analysis, equities, private banking, life insurance, wealth, wealth management services, retirement planning, investment strategies, pensions, new business development, financial planning, business relationship management, business development, international business development, channel partners, sales, business strategy, marketing, onboarding, business planning, training and development, sales presentations, organization skills, english, institutional sales, institutional relations, consultative sales management, relationship development, distribution strategies, commercial awareness, strategic sales, fintech, new market entry, business 2 business, client focused, etfs and indexes, consultative selling, communication, presentation skills, solution selling

Experience

founder and director - sales and new business development

hilden associates

2010-8 - 2019-3 · 8 yrs 8 mos

Hilden Associates is a global independent financial services distribution/consultancy company, set up in 2010 to focus on the marketing and promotion of funds and investment concepts to 3rd Party Institutions and International Financial Advisors. The aim is to bring together institutions wishing to access particular investment strategies, or products for their clients and international fund groups or insurance companies wanting to extend their worldwide distribution footprint. A dynamic and entrepreneurial company, it is keenly focused on exceeding our clients’ expectations, but with a wealth of experience that allows us to react to changes in the business environment to ensure that new ideas and concepts are successfully implemented. Delivery is through a global network of specially selected partners coupled with world-class support service.

director

peak capital

2019-3 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

At Peak Capital I introduce leading fund houses to professional investors in the Asia Pacific region. Supported by first class investor service, we provide insights into allocation and fund management strategies appropriate to their clients needs. I am currently working closely with CIMalgo, a FinTech, Research and Development company who provide patented and scaleable quant-trading solutions, customised portfolio models and global stock market analytics to professional investors.

international business development

hansard international

2013-10 - 2014-8 · 11 mos

Hansard International has been providing innovative financial products and services for international clients since 1987 and forms part of Hansard Global plc, which has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 2006. This arrangement ensures that Hansard International contract holders benefit from the Groups’ insurance, administration and technological expertise.

business development

castlestone management client services

2016-1 - 2016-8 · 8 mos

* Through Hilden Associates, working with Castlestone to further develop their business in Asia - Japan, Malaysia, HK, Korea, Taiwan and Philippines and also in Southern Europe. * Castlestone Management provides investment management services based on foresight, appropriateness and with the aim of meeting the long term investment objective of its investors. * Commodities: * Aliquot Gold Bullion * Aliquot Precious Metals * Long Only Equities: * Equity High Yield & Premium Income * Emerging Market Equity High Yield & Premium Income

regional manager

hansard international

1999-1 - 2010-1 · 11 yrs 1 mo

As the Regional Sales Manager for Asia I recruited, managed and trained the local Hansard sales and admin teams, while also recruiting and developing high quality, high volume IFAs. I transacted business with wide cross section of IFA companies in the local & expat markets across Asia.