Asset manager Standard Life Investments has appointed a four-strong team and a new CEO in Singapore, marking a significant step in the company’s commitment to Asia Pacific.

The four-strong team in the new Singapore office comprises Choon Wah Wong as CEO Standard Life Investments (Singapore) and Head of Asia Pacific Real Estate; Ted Roy, Deputy Fund Manager; Jason Lam, Associate Investment Director, Asia Wholesale Sales; and Tervinder Chal, Head of Asia Pacific Real Estate Finance and Operations.

In addition to the Singapore team, Mark Baker, Fund Manager for Emerging Market Debt, has moved from London to Hong Kong, bringing further fund management expertise to Standard Life Investments’ Asia Pacific team, the firm said in a press release.

Standard Life Investments is currently applying for a Capital Markets Services Licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.