Apex Group delivers an expansive range of services to asset managers, financial institutions, private clients and family offices. The Group’s new presence in Korea will supplement its existing regional offices in China, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore, where Apex Group employs over 500 local experts.
An experienced and growing local team will support both domestic and global asset managers in Korea through the provision of Apex Group’s technology-enabled single-source solution, delivering exceptional levels of client service.
Apex Group’s entry into the Korean market follows the continued growth and outperformance of Korea as a global financial services, asset management and regional private markets hub.
The launch of Apex Group in Korea is supported by Simon Hurst, advising in a non-executive capacity. Simon brings over three decades of financial services experience, most recently as Managing Director and Chief Accounting Officer at Goldman Sachs in Korea. Prior to this, Simon held various senior leadership, operational and risk roles at Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan in Korea, Japan and China.
This announcement follows the continued growth of Apex Group in the APAC region, including the recently announced acquisition of AXESS Accounting Office, a leading provider of Corporate Services to the Japanese market.
Peter Hughes, Founder & CEO, Apex Group comments: “We are proud to announce our continued geographic expansion with the launch of our Korea business as we continue to evolve our service offering and support our clients globally. We see compelling growth opportunities in the Korean market, which has proven to be one of the most adaptable and resilient global economies and continues to be at the forefront of digital transformation.”
For more information about working with Apex Group in Korea please contact: Mark Bennett & Jing Jing Qian.
About Apex Group
Apex Group Ltd., established in Bermuda in 2003, is a global financial services provider. With over 94 offices worldwide and 12,000+ employees in 38 countries, Apex Group delivers an expansive range of services to asset managers, financial institutions, private clients and family offices. The Group has continually improved and evolved its capabilities to offer a single-source solution through establishing the broadest range of services in the industry; including fund services, digital onboarding and bank accounts, depositary, custody, super ManCo and fund raising services, corporate services including HR and Payroll and a pioneering ESG Ratings and Advisory solution. Apex Group’s purpose is to be more than just a financial services provider and is committed to driving positive change to address three core areas; the Environment and Climate Change, Women’s Empowerment and Economic Independence, Education and Social Mobility.
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