Utmost Doubles Down on Asia with Strategic Leadership Moves
As global wealth increasingly shifts eastward, one international financial services group is making a decisive move to capture the momentum. By strengthening its leadership presence in Asia, Utmost Wealth Solutions is signalling a clear commitment to the region’s expanding demand for long-term wealth planning.
Utmost Wealth Solutions has announced the appointment of Mark Christal as Head of Asia. Bringing over two decades of regional experience and a long-standing tenure within the company, he will be responsible for shaping and executing the strategic direction of the business in Asia, according to a media release on Tuesday.
He will oversee the sales teams in Hong Kong and Singapore, working closely with partners to tap into new business opportunities and respond to the evolving financial planning needs of clients in the region. Utmost is a provider of insurance-based wealth solutions.
Singapore Leadership Consolidated Under One CEO
Ben Munday, CEO Utmost IofM, Singapore Branch (Image: UWS)
The firm also named Ben Munday as CEO of Utmost International Isle of Man Limited, Singapore Branch, effective 1 August 2025, subject to regulatory approval. Munday currently serves as CEO of Utmost Worldwide Limited, Singapore Branch, and will now lead both entities.
In this expanded role, Munday will oversee local operations, ensure robust corporate governance, and manage the company’s regulatory relationships in Singapore, further aligning local activity with Utmost’s global vision.
Commitment to Long-Term Planning in Asia
According to Stephen Atkinson, Global Head of Sales, the appointments reflect the firm's strong belief in the long-term growth potential of the Asian market. «The growing interest in insurance-based solutions for long-term wealth planning in Asia presents significant opportunities,» he said.
Utmost Wealth Solutions, part of Utmost Group, operates across Europe, the UK, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. With over £100 billion (S$ 175 million) in assets under administration and a growing footprint from Europe to Latin America, the firm views Asia as a cornerstone of its future strategy.
