Sukwat Prasertying breaks the investment framework Create sustainable returns
Sukwat Prasertying
Chief Investment Officer, AIA Thailand
Breaking the investment framework
Create sustainable returns
Over 20 years of managing high-end customer money. To become number one in investment management for the country's number one insurance company, AIA. With an investment portfolio worth over 850,000 million baht, appropriate investment is required. To take care of insured customers to receive benefits according to the conditions of the policy. As the company has promised is the main mission of Sukwat Prasertying, Chief Investment Officer, AIA Thailand
Choose an investment path
Accumulated experience of more than 20 years
Sukwat graduated with a bachelor's degree. from the Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy Thammasat University and MBA from University of West Georgia, USA. After that, I decided to move forward in the investment path. Started off as a fund manager at TISCO Asset Management. before being approached to become a senior fund manager at JF Thanakom
Later he held the position of Assistant Managing Director. and senior fund manager at Asset Plus Fund Management, responsible for asset management of private institutions and large investors. until he rose to the position of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Manulife Asset Management (Thailand) oversees corporate management and is responsible for managing mutual funds and private funds.
With over 20 years of experience and skill in successful investment management, Sukwat was approached by a large life insurance company like AIA Thailand to take care of the company's investment management in 2554. XNUMX as Deputy Chief Investment Officer and Director of Fixed Income Investments
Then in 2558, he became Chief Investment Officer. Responsible for the investment department to maximize the value of AIA's investment portfolio to its full potential through appropriate risk management.
Sukwat has continuously adjusted its investment strategy. To be able to manage investments efficiently and keep up with the situation Capital market changes that caused the performance of AIA Thailand Investment Department to exceed budget by billions. Since assuming the position of No. 1 in the Investment Department in 2558
Reveal investment techniques
Focus on long-term investment
Sukwat said AIA Investment Management It is a long-term investment based on the protection time of life insurance. with an investment period of ten years or more or throughout the life of the insured. Therefore, the company must choose an investment model that is stable. Both in terms of principal and investment returns In order for customers to receive returns as specified in the insurance policy. or more than specified according to the conditions of the policy
Using an investment framework called Strategic Asset Allocation, which is a process of studying the long-term rate of return of each asset class. To concisely determine the proportion of investment in various assets to suit the type of protection offered for sale. Including analysis of risk levels in normal conditions. as well as testing investment portfolios in crisis situations. And there is a reserve of funds to deal with another layer of risk that arises. To ensure that AIA can keep its promises to customers.
Sukwat continued that As AIA emphasizes long-term investment, therefore, in investment management, the company places importance on in-depth analysis work before investing. Also known as Due Diligence, in order to fully understand the fundamental factors. Rate of return and risk of what is going to be invested. and screen them for appropriate investment opportunities. by AIA Group of Companies There are standards for analytical work. to ensure quality Analysis results used for investment consideration and determine appropriate investment strategies
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