_Knight Frank expands Capital Advisory presence across Asia-Pacific
Key appointments in Australia and Singapore to strengthen market position
Singapore, January 23, 2023 - Knight Frank announces the expansion of its capital advisory team in Asia-Pacific with the appointment of three senior personnel. These appointments solidify the firm's commitment to providing clients with comprehensive solutions across the region.
Australia:
Ben Schubert: Appointed as Head of Capital Advisory, Australia, in addition to his current role as Head of Institutional Sales, leveraging his proven track record of twenty years in the industry and seven years with Knight Frank. He will lead the development and growth of the firm's Capital Advisory business in Australia, offering clients access to a full spectrum of global Capital Advisory options – including Capital Raising, Recapitalisations, Partnering and Debt Advisory - and facilitating the flow of Asia-Pacific capital into the Australian market.
Singapore:
Simon Mathews: Relocates from London to Singapore as Director, Debt Advisory. Simon brings extensive sector expertise and experience advising institutional investors and developers across various real estate sectors and jurisdictions. Simon will focus on sourcing innovative funding solutions to support capital market transactions in the Australian market as non-bank lenders continue to grow their market share.
Alice Crowley: Joins the company to take on the role of Director, International Capital, drawing upon over a decade of Asia-Pacific experience in the real estate industry. Alice’s primary focus is assisting Asian-based investors execute their investment strategies. Alice’s background spans across Investor Relations, Transactions and Development Management in Australia and Singapore. Her extensive client relationships will be an invaluable asset to our team.
Commenting on the appointments, Neil Brookes, Global Head of Capital Markets, Knight Frank, stated: “We are delighted to announce these appointments. These roles significantly strengthen our global capital markets capabilities, enabling us to provide clients with bespoke solutions to all their financing requirements. This further reinforces our commitment to building scale as a leading global investment network of advisors, offering unparalleled insight and access to international capital markets.”
About Knight Frank Global Capital Advisory
Knight Frank manages a successful capital advisory team in the UK and Europe. In January 2023, the firm solidified its global reach by forging an exclusive alliance with Berkadia, a leading capital advisory specialist in the USA owned by Berkshire Hathaway and Jefferies. This collaboration strengthens Knight Frank's ability to guide clients through all stages of their transactions, exploring funding options across the entire capital stack.
The increasing demand for equity introductions and capital partnering among Australian investors creates a unique opportunity for the Global Capital Markets team. This is driven by the desire to transition from balance sheet/listed investing towards investment management, combined with the low cost of capital offered by offshore investors.
Furthermore, recent travel restrictions and the MIT regime have encouraged more offshore groups to seek partnerships with local managers. The Global Capital Markets team, with its extensive access to these investors, is poised to capitalize on this trend through targeted introductions and collaborations.
With this strategic expansion and increased expertise, Knight Frank's global capital advisory team is well-positioned to deliver unparalleled value to clients across Asia-Pacific and globally.
For further information, please contact:
Ahfisah Rahman,
Content and PR Director, Asia-Pacific
ahfisah.rahman@asia.knightfrank.com
Notes to Editors
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