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Advisory Services
Modern markets move fast, and the right advisory partner keeps you ahead of them. Ascentium's advisory services covers ESG framework implementation, market entry strategy, financial advisory, M&A, and structured wind-downs for distressed assets. You get a strategic roadmap grounded in your numbers, not a generic playbook.
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Corporate Services
Establish and maintain entities with support across incorporation, company secretarial, compliance, licensing, share registry and entity management.
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Fiduciary Services
Ascentium has more than 50 years of combined experience in fiduciary, trust, and offshore services. Our team holds deep jurisdictional knowledge and works from your specific structure, not a template. We help to incorporate companies in the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cyprus, Nevis, and the UK, and we keep every entity aligned to international regulatory standards as those standards shift.
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Fund Services
Ascentium supports international clients with fund accounting and administration, investor services, SPV management and RTA, and governance across AML, financial regulation, tax information exchange and other compliance solutions. We pair institutional-grade technology with expert oversight, so your fund stays compliant as mandates evolve and stays transparent to the investors who need visibility.
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HR & Payroll Solutions
Hiring internationally is one of the fastest ways to grow, but also one of the most complex. Scale your global workforce without the administrative burden. Ascentium HR & Payroll Services, Powered by Links International, our global, award-winning and integrated HR outsourcing solutions help you hire and manage talent across borders and ease your administrative burden. We ensure your cross-border talent strategy remains compliant and efficient.
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Business Intelligence Services
From early market assessment to on-the-ground execution, our intelligence sits upstream of incorporation to help you Explore, Decide, and Execute with less risk. Turn operational and financial information into a clearer view of business performance to support market entry, planning and management decisions.
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Private Client Services
We provide bespoke private wealth solutions for UHNW individuals, families and their advisers, supporting their financial, family and legacy goals with practicality, agile thinking and global expertise. We have a trust license in BVI, Cayman, Cyprus, Hong Kong and Singapore and can act as trustee and provide trust administration in those jurisdictions. From family office administration to sophisticated estate planning and asset protection, our team delivers discreet, high-touch service.
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AGM Finance
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Project was completed satisfactorily, proper guidance and assistance received in the preparation of SD discounting.
AGM Finance
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Project was completed satisfactorily, proper guidance and assistance received in the preparation of SD discounting.
AGM Finance
Growing Your Business With You
We provide the support you need to grow your business, from helping you access Australian government incentives through to tax advisory, board reporting and compliance as well as corporate restructuring and entity establishment.
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Lennard Yong
Founding Management & Group CEO
As Group CEO, Lennard Yong brings 25+ years of experience across financial services, including insurance, asset management and banking, to shape Ascentium’s strategic direction. Previously, Lennard spearheaded Tricor's global expansion, doubling revenues and earnings while growing the organisation to 2,800 employees across 21 jurisdictions. His career includes senior CFO and CEO roles, giving him broad experience across financial management, business transformation and international growth. A qualified CPA/CA, Lennard has further developed his business leadership through executive programmes at Harvard and IMD. He holds both Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from Australian universities.
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Sean Carney
Non-Executive Director
Sean is a Partner and co-Head of the Global Investment Team at Hillhouse Investment. He joined Hillhouse in 2017, following a 20-year tenure with Warburg Pincus, where he was Managing Director and held leadership roles in both New York and London. Earlier in his career, he was with McKinsey & Company and Goldman Sachs. Sean holds an A.B. in Economics magna cum laude with Phi Beta Kappa honours from Harvard College and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
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Bonn Liu
Non-Executive Director
Bonn is a seasoned accounting and financial services professional with 35 years’ experience, specialising in investment banking and asset management across Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Asia Pacific. He spent his career with KPMG, holding various leadership roles, including Head of Financial Services in Hong Kong and Head of Asset Management for Asia Pacific. Bonn is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a Senior Fellow of the Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute..png?width=500&name=Andrew%20Tan%20(Updated%20Website%20Photo).png)
Andrew Tan
Senior Board Adviser
Andrew previously served as Managing Director/Operating Partner at Temasek International, a global investment firm headquartered in Singapore and spent 28 years in key leadership roles within the Singapore Government. He was Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, CEO of the National Environment Agency, Principal Private Secretary to Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew and Deputy Secretary (International) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He has held board positions with agencies such as Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR), Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC), Competition and Consumer Commission Singapore (CCCS), and currently sits on several corporate boards such as Keppel Data Centre REIT, Kim Heng Ltd and Infinity Midco Pte Ltd (Singapore)./Ascentium%20Leadership%20Assets/New%20Images%20(Received%20by%20Emma)/Wendy%20Wang.jpg?width=500&name=Wendy%20Wang.jpg)
Wendy Wang
Founding Management & Group President
As Group President, Wendy Wang draws on 25+ years of experience across financial and operational leadership to shape Ascentium’s strategic growth. Previously Group CFO and COO at Tricor, Wendy has extensive experience in financial and operational management, M&A and business transformation. She also held leadership and financial roles at Genpact Asia, building deep expertise across finance, operations and organisational leadership. A CPA in China, Wendy holds an EMBA from CEIBS and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, reflecting her commitment to continuous improvement and innovation./Ascentium%20Leadership%20Assets/New%20Images%20(Received%20by%20Emma)/Wangsha%20Tse.jpg?width=500&name=Wangsha%20Tse.jpg)
Wangsha Tse
Group Chief Technology Officer
As Group Chief Technology Officer, Wangsha brings over 25 years of experience in the financial sector. He previously led a global team of more than 180 professionals across eight countries, overseeing major integration and transformation programmes. His career spans local, regional and global leadership roles, including over 12 years as a CIO. Having worked in Japan, Korea and Singapore, he brings extensive experience in leading teams across diverse markets and cultures./Ascentium%20Leadership%20Assets/New%20Images%20(Received%20by%20Emma)/Chloe%20Chan.jpg?width=500&name=Chloe%20Chan.jpg)
Chloe Chan
Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer
As Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer, Chloe brings 17 years of experience in strategy consulting, M&A and investment banking. She specialises in creating value for businesses, particularly those backed by private equity, through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Previously, Chloe served as Group Head of M&A at Tricor, where she executed nearly 20 transactions across APAC in four and a half years. Prior to that, she was a Partner at Deloitte. She holds both CPA and CFA credentials./Ascentium%20Leadership%20Assets/New%20Images%20(Received%20by%20Emma)/Judy%20Wong.jpg?width=500&name=Judy%20Wong.jpg)
Judy Wong
Group Chief Governance Officer
As Group Chief Governance Officer, Judy oversees legal affairs, regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management and corporate governance. She works closely with executive leadership and the Board to strengthen governance and manage risk across the Group. Previously, Judy served as Group General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Tricor and Deputy General Counsel at Ernst & Young Greater China. She began her legal career at Linklaters and Mayer Brown and holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Hong Kong./Ascentium%20Leadership%20Assets/New%20Images%20(Received%20by%20Emma)/Brian%20Mulvihill.jpg?width=500&name=Brian%20Mulvihill.jpg)
Brian Mulvihill
Group Chief Financial Officer
As Group Chief Financial Officer, Brian oversees financial operations, driving strategic growth and ensuring systems support long-term objectives. With 20 years of international finance experience, he brings expertise in financial management, refining processes and business strategy. Brian’s commercial mindset and focus on performance have streamlined operations and improved efficiency. Before joining Ascentium in 2017, he held senior roles in fast-paced organisations, primarily in telecommunications. He is an ACCA fellow with a BSc in Accounting from University College Cork.
Christine Pillsbury
Group Chief Corporate Officer
As Group Chief Corporate Officer, Christine oversees Corporate PR & Communications and HR across the Group and supports Wealth Management Business Development. She brings 33 years of experience in operations, communications, investments and strategic leadership across Asia and London, with senior roles in private equity and wealth management. Previously, as Principal at Hillhouse Investment, she led rebranding and strategic communications for the firm and its portfolio companies, including Ascentium. She also served as Partner and COO at Eighteen48 Partners in the UK. Christine holds a Bachelor of Arts with honours from Princeton University and is a CFA charterholder.
Maria Pia Buchi
Group Chief Commercial Officer
As Group Chief Commercial Officer, Pia leads global commercial initiatives. She brings over 20 years of experience in financial services, driving strategic growth across emerging and mature markets, including the launch of offices in São Paulo and Miami to support the Latin American market. Her commercial expertise and client-focused approach have led to successive leadership roles throughout her career. Trained as a lawyer in Brazil and fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, Pia brings an international perspective and extensive experience in developing and expanding businesses across markets./Ascentium%20Leadership%20Assets/New%20Images%20(Received%20by%20Emma)/Celine%20Ooi.jpg?width=500&name=Celine%20Ooi.jpg)
Celine Ooi
CFO Asia
As CFO Asia, Celine Ooi brings over 20 years of experience in assurance, risk management, corporate finance and advisory. Her expertise spans M&A, transaction advisory, business restructuring and capital raising, supporting Ascentium’s financial and operational performance across Asia. Previously, Celine was a Corporate Advisory Partner at RSM Singapore and a member of the Singapore Investment Banking Association’s Corporate Finance Committee. She brings extensive experience in financial leadership, with a focus on sustainable growth across the region.