KGI Appoints Aaron Long as Managing Director for Wealth Management

By Entrepreneur Staff | Feb 13, 2026
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Taiwan-based KGI has appointed Aaron Long as Managing Director, Wealth Management, as it expands its international business in Hong Kong.

Based in Hong Kong, Long reports to James Wey, Head of International Wealth Management.

Long joins from HSBC, where he was involved in building the bank’s China wealth management business and served as the inaugural CEO of its life insurance brokerage firm. He has also held roles at Manulife, AIG and Aflac, with experience across China and the United States.

James Wey said the appointment supports KGI’s efforts to strengthen its wealth advisory capabilities and expand its product platform for long-term wealth planning.

The hire follows KGI’s broader push to grow its international wealth management presence, including the opening of its first overseas branch in Hong Kong.

Taiwan-based KGI has appointed Aaron Long as Managing Director, Wealth Management, as it expands its international business in Hong Kong.

Based in Hong Kong, Long reports to James Wey, Head of International Wealth Management.

Long joins from HSBC, where he was involved in building the bank’s China wealth management business and served as the inaugural CEO of its life insurance brokerage firm. He has also held roles at Manulife, AIG and Aflac, with experience across China and the United States.

James Wey said the appointment supports KGI’s efforts to strengthen its wealth advisory capabilities and expand its product platform for long-term wealth planning.

The hire follows KGI’s broader push to grow its international wealth management presence, including the opening of its first overseas branch in Hong Kong.

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