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SEI Opens Singapore Office to Support Growing Asset Management Sector in Asia

PR Newswire•29/09/2026•20:00 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤SEI (SEIC) opens Singapore office, extending operations into Asia’s key financial center
  • ➤Singapore asset managers’ AUM rose 10% to S$6.7 trillion in 2025
  • ➤SEI (SEIC) initially offers asset servicing, professional services, and UCITS fund distribution
  • ➤Connall McGuckian named Managing Director, Head of Singapore
  • ➤SEI (SEIC) manages, advises, or administers approximately $2.1 trillion in assets

Expert Statements

Sanjay Sharma, CEO of SEI International and Global Head of SEI’s Private Banking business

“Singapore is a critical market for SEI’s growth in Asia-Pacific and an important milestone in the evolution of our international business. As part of our international growth strategy, we’re investing in markets where we believe we deliver the greatest value to clients.”

Sanjay Sharma, CEO of SEI International and Global Head of SEI’s Private Banking business

“Singapore’s prominence as a global financial center, combined with the continued growth of the region’s asset management industry, makes it an ideal location to expand our presence. Clients are increasingly looking for scalable, connected solutions that help them operate more efficiently, navigate complexity, and pursue growth across markets and jurisdictions. Connall’s leadership and deep industry experience will be instrumental as we align SEI’s capabilities with the evolving needs of clients in Singapore and across the broader Asia-Pacific region.”

Connall McGuckian, Managing Director, Head of Singapore at SEI

“As Asia-Pacific financial services firms look to expand across markets and asset classes, they need strategic partners that can help them navigate change, facilitate scale, simplify complexity, and position them for long-term growth. SEI brings the global infrastructure, operational expertise, technology capabilities, and professional services to enable clients to operate more efficiently. Establishing a presence in Singapore allows SEI to tap into exceptional local talent while supporting the continued growth and evolution of Asia’s asset management industry. I look forward to growing SEI’s client base and bringing the strength of its global platform to clients across the region.”

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