A LinkedIn post from Lighthouse Canton highlights the appointment of John James Roberts (Jay) as Executive Director, Investments, based in Singapore. The post notes that Roberts brings more than 20 years of experience in investment strategy, portfolio management, and investment products across discretionary and advisory channels, with a focus on multi-asset portfolios.
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According to the post, Roberts has worked with high-net-worth clients, family offices, and institutional investors in the EMEA region and previously held senior roles at Royal Bank of Canada and as Head of Investment Solutions & Products in Hong Kong. His academic credentials, including an International MBA, a degree in Chinese & Law, and the CFA charter, suggest Lighthouse Canton may be strengthening its capabilities in cross-border wealth management and complex multi-asset advisory.
For investors, the move could indicate an intention to deepen the firm’s presence in Singapore as a regional investment hub while targeting sophisticated capital from EMEA and Asia. The hire may support expansion of customized investment solutions for affluent and institutional segments, potentially enhancing fee-based revenue streams and reinforcing Lighthouse Canton’s positioning among independent asset and wealth managers in key Asian markets.