William Blair Investment Management Opens Multi-Asset Trading Desk in Singapore
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William Blair Investment Management, the global active investment management partnership, has opened a new multi-asset trading desk in its Singapore office, strengthening its trading and investment capabilities across Asia Pacific markets.
The new trading desk will provide dedicated regional coverage across asset classes, with the objective of enhancing execution capabilities, expanding liquidity access, and delivering real-time portfolio support for clients worldwide. The expansion reflects William Blair Investment Management’s continued commitment to serving its global client base with localized expertise and around-the-clock market coverage.
As part of the expansion, the firm has appointed Steven McCole as a senior trader. Mr. McCole brings more than 20 years of experience trading Asian markets, including 13 years based in Singapore. He most recently served as Head of APAC Trading at Martin Currie Investment Management.
“Establishing a dedicated trading presence in Singapore allows us to more closely align our investment and trading activities with Asian market hours,” said Simon Johnstone, Partner and Head Trader at William Blair Investment Management. “This expansion enhances our ability to support our investment teams and deliver efficient outcomes for our clients across global markets.”
William Blair Investment Management is a global investment management partnership with a sole focus on active management across U.S. growth and core equities, U.S. value equities, global equities—including emerging markets equities—and emerging markets debt strategies. As of 30 September 2025, the firm managed approximately $69 billion in assets.
William Blair Investment Management, the global active investment management partnership, has opened a new multi-asset trading desk in its Singapore office, strengthening its trading and investment capabilities across Asia Pacific markets.
The new trading desk will provide dedicated regional coverage across asset classes, with the objective of enhancing execution capabilities, expanding liquidity access, and delivering real-time portfolio support for clients worldwide. The expansion reflects William Blair Investment Management’s continued commitment to serving its global client base with localized expertise and around-the-clock market coverage.
As part of the expansion, the firm has appointed Steven McCole as a senior trader. Mr. McCole brings more than 20 years of experience trading Asian markets, including 13 years based in Singapore. He most recently served as Head of APAC Trading at Martin Currie Investment Management.
“Establishing a dedicated trading presence in Singapore allows us to more closely align our investment and trading activities with Asian market hours,” said Simon Johnstone, Partner and Head Trader at William Blair Investment Management. “This expansion enhances our ability to support our investment teams and deliver efficient outcomes for our clients across global markets.”
William Blair Investment Management is a global investment management partnership with a sole focus on active management across U.S. growth and core equities, U.S. value equities, global equities—including emerging markets equities—and emerging markets debt strategies. As of 30 September 2025, the firm managed approximately $69 billion in assets.
