Harding-Davis becomes Premium China CEO



Former Premium Wealth Management chief executive, Paul Harding-Davis has been appointed to the newly-created role of chief executive of Premium China Funds Management.
Harding-Davis’ appointment was confirmed by Premium China Funds Management executive chairman, Simon Wu who described Harding-Davis as a seasoned financial services executive who had served across a board spectrum of funds management and dealer group roles.
Premium China Funds Management chief investment specialist, Jonathan Wu said he believed Harding-Davis would enhance the firm’s distribution capability across aligned advisers, independent financial advisers (IFAs) and institutions.
“With China growing at double the speed of the Western world, opportunities abound both across the equities and fixed income markets. I look forward to working closely with him,” he said.
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