Kent Chen

Private Equity Investor at

Neuberger Berma Asia /Hong Kong/

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Kent Chen, CFA is a Managing Director of Neuberger Berman and leader of the firm’s private equity efforts in the Asia Pacific region.
Kent joined Neuberger Berman in May 2015 from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) after 17 years of central banking career in various positions including Deputy Chief Representative of the HKMA’s New York Office and Advisor to the Executive Director for China at the International Monetary Fund in Washington D.C.
From 2008, Kent helped to establish the HKMA’s private equity program, comprising of global buyout, Asia private equity and global energy investments.
Before joining the HKMA in 1998, he was Head of China Research at Daiwa Securities in Hong Kong covering the Chinese stocks market with a focus on infrastructure, energy and power equipment stocks.
Kent has been awarded the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and earned an MPA from Columbia University, MBA from University of Hull and BS in Economics from University of London.

Kent Chen active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Neuberger Berma Asia /Hong Kong/ Neuberger Berma Asia /Hong Kong/ Investment ManagersFinance Functions as an alternative investment manager	Private Equity Investor	01/08/2015

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Former positions of Kent Chen

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International Monetary Fund International Monetary Fund General GovernmentGovernment Operates as an organization that supports economic policies and promotes financial stability & monetary cooperation	Consultant / Advisor	01/01/2006
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (Investment Management) Hong Kong Monetary Authority (Investment Management) Financial ConglomeratesFinance HKMA-IM actively manages the Exchange Fund's assets, held mainly in the form of marketable interest-bearing instruments and equities in foreign currencies. To meet the operational needs of the government, part of the Exchange Fund is held in Hong Kong dollar-denominated securities. The firm follows a long-term strategy, including a benchmark approach and use of long-term capital markets. To preserve capital, provide liquidity and generate a long-term return, they manage the Exchange Fund as two distinct portfolios. The investment process is underpinned by strategic and tactical asset allocation. Guided by strategic allocation, they tactically allocate assets, aiming to outperform the benchmark and achieve a positive return.	Corporate Officer/Principal	01/01/2004
Daiwa Capital Markets (Hong Kong) Ltd. Daiwa Capital Markets (Hong Kong) Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services	Analyst-Equity	30/06/1998

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The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
University of London University of London Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (Investment Management) Hong Kong Monetary Authority (Investment Management) Financial ConglomeratesFinance HKMA-IM actively manages the Exchange Fund's assets, held mainly in the form of marketable interest-bearing instruments and equities in foreign currencies. To meet the operational needs of the government, part of the Exchange Fund is held in Hong Kong dollar-denominated securities. The firm follows a long-term strategy, including a benchmark approach and use of long-term capital markets. To preserve capital, provide liquidity and generate a long-term return, they manage the Exchange Fund as two distinct portfolios. The investment process is underpinned by strategic and tactical asset allocation. Guided by strategic allocation, they tactically allocate assets, aiming to outperform the benchmark and achieve a positive return.	Finance
International Monetary Fund International Monetary Fund General GovernmentGovernment Operates as an organization that supports economic policies and promotes financial stability & monetary cooperation	Government
The University of Hull The University of Hull Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Daiwa Capital Markets (Hong Kong) Ltd. Daiwa Capital Markets (Hong Kong) Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services	Finance
Neuberger Berma Asia /Hong Kong/ Neuberger Berma Asia /Hong Kong/ Investment ManagersFinance Functions as an alternative investment manager	Finance

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