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Wisdom Asset Management
Grant Ko co-founded Wisdom Asset Management as a multi-family office based in Hong Kong. The firm advises high-net-worth families on portfolio construction,...
Wisdom Asset Management
Grant Ko co-founded Wisdom Asset Management as a multi-family office based in Hong Kong. The firm advises high-net-worth families on portfolio construction, succession planning, and cross-border structuring. No public information discloses the origin of the underlying client wealth. Confirmed positions include 20,000,000 domestic preference shares in Agricultural Bank of China Limited as of 2017 and 10,000,000 domestic preference shares in Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. as of 2020. The firm also holds exploration and mining rights for copper and gold assets in Kenya and participates in the Donghai Island Smart City Project in Guangdong Province, China. Geographic exposure centers on Asia with additional activity in Africa. Investment structures encompass direct co-investments and SPVs, fund-of-funds commitments, and hedge fund allocations. The team includes Angus Yip as Senior Director and Ren Liqian as Analyst and Director. Wisdom Asset Management established the Wisdom Family Office Scholarship at the University of Auckland in 2024 with an initial $1.2 million donation. It sponsored the FOAHK Case Competition in January 2024 focused on family office talent development. Operating subsidiaries exist in Singapore and Hong Kong. The firm distinguishes itself through its role as a founding member of the Family Office Association Hong Kong, where Grant Ko serves as Vice Chair. This affiliation supports regional collaboration on professional standards and events. Separate operating entities handle insurance brokerage and asset management activities across jurisdictions.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
2023
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Hong Kong
City
Hong Kong
Corporate office
Hong Kong
Principals
Grant Ko
Chairman
Angus Yip
Senior Director
Ren Liqian
Analyst/Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Wisdom Asset Management?
Grant Ko serves as Chairman and co-founder. Angus Yip holds the position of Senior Director. Ren Liqian contributes market commentary as Analyst and Director.
Does Wisdom Asset Management participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm engages in both. Confirmed structures include direct co-investments through SPVs and fund-of-funds allocations alongside hedge fund exposure.
What geographic regions does Wisdom Asset Management target?
Core activity centers on Asia. Additional exposure exists in Africa through mining rights in Kenya.
Which asset classes appear in Wisdom Asset Management holdings?
Positions include domestic preference shares in Chinese banks, mixed-use real estate development, and exploration rights for copper and gold.
How is Wisdom Asset Management connected to Family Office Association Hong Kong?
It is a founding member. Grant Ko serves as Vice Chair of the organization.
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