The Board of Directors
Mr. Choo Swee Kee, CFA (Non-Independent)
He joined the TA Group in July 2005 as Deputy Chief Investment Officer. He was promoted to his current role of Chief Investment Officer in December 2006 where he is responsible for implementing the investing strategy of funds and managing the clients’ portfolio. After graduation, he joined the accounting group, Coopers & Lybrand in 1987 as a senior officer. Between 1990 and 1999, he gained valuable knowledge and experience in the investment line working for Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A. in Singapore, Schroders Investment Management (Singapore), Vickers Ballas Research (Malaysia) and Daiwa Securities Adviser (Malaysia). Prior to joining TA Group, he was the Chief Investment Officer of KLCS Asset Management Sdn Bhd. He has more than 15 years of investment managerial experience and has actively participated in the management of equity and balanced funds for both institutional and private clients. He earned a BBA from the National University of Singapore and holds the CFA designation.
Dr. Wong Hong Meng,(Independent)
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. In addition he holds an honours degree in economics from the University of Malaya, a Master of Business Administration from Cranfield University and a Doctor of Business Administration from the University of South Australia. His more than 30 years experience had been in management consultancy, merchant banking, commercial banking and stock broking. He started his career with Coopers & Lybrand Associates. In 1980 he was appointed by Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono IX, the then Vice-President of the Republic of Indonesia, as advisor to a special task force to restructure a number of companies in which Sri Sultan had interest in. Later he was the head of corporate finance at D&C Sakura Merchant Bankers followed by almost ten years in a top management position at the Pacific Bank Berhad. In 1994, he joined TA Securities Berhad as a Senior General Manager before his appointment as an Executive Director of TAE from 1995 till his early retirement in 1999.
Pn. Rahmah Binti Mahmood, (Independent)
She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications from Syracuse University, New York. Thereafter, she obtained Master in Financial Journalism from University of Southern California (USC). Pn Rahmah holds the position of Chairman and Managing Director of Syarikat Mahmood Ambak & Sons Sdn Bhd since 1988. She is also a shareholder and plays an active role on the Board of Malaysian Automotive Lighting Sdn Bhd, a global manufacturing partnership with Automotive Lighting Reutlingen Gmbh, Germany. Recently, Pn Rahmah has been assisting The Malaysian Cultural Arts, promoting productions such as Putri Gunung Ledang. Pn Rahmah also sits on the Board of TAE, Spanfield Sdn Bhd and Clearwater Towers Sdn Bhd, an environmental company.
Key Management Personnel
Mr. Wong Mien, Chief Executive Officer
He is responsible for the overall direction and supervision of the company. He graduated from the University of Malaya with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Mathematics in 1987, then qualified as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) in 2003. He has since garnered over 20 years of experience in the financial industry while working with American International Assurance Berhad, HLB Unit Trust Management Berhad and Alliance Investment Management Berhad. This included being involved in the management of a unit trust company while serving as the General Manager of KL City Unit Trust Berhad from 2002. He took the helm at TA Investment Management Berhad in March 2008.
Mr. Azman Ali, Head of Compliance
He is the designated person responsible for the compliance matters of the company and funds under management. He graduated from International Islamic University Malaysia, with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) Degree. He has more than 10 years experience in the unit trust industry and has the necessary knowledge pertaining to Shariah matters. He also assists the company on product development, legal and operational matters.
Ms. Wong Sook Mun, Head of Operations
She has 11 years of experience in unit trust agent service and operations. She reports directly to the CEO and is responsible for the smooth running of the operation function of the company which includes processing of all Unit Holders application and maintenance of the Unit Holder system. Prior to joining TA Investment, she was with Hong Leong Finance Bhd for 16 years gaining extensive experience in front line service and accounting rising to take charge of corporate deposits providing quality service to corporate clients.
Ms. Tee Ling Ling, Head of Institutional Unit Trust Advisors (IUTA)
She is responsible for the sales and marketing of the TAIM unit trust funds that are distributed through the IUTAs. Ms Tee holds Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Degree in Finance from University Kebangsaan Malaysia. She has more than 8 years of experience in financial services industry covering a diverse range of areas ranging from branch servicing, treasury processing as well as private banking sales support. Prior to her current position, she was serving as a Relationship Manager in one of the top three unit trust company in Malaysia.
Ms. Rachel Than Kit Wan, Head of Customer Service and Communications
She has been involved in the industry for more than 7 years. She is responsible for brand building strategies planning, developing, executing effective marketing activities, and exposure to various aspects of delivering excellent customer service. She holds a diploma in Mass Communications, majoring in Integrated Marketing. Prior to joining TA Investment Management Berhad, she was attached to CrunchTime Culinary Services, a subsidiary company of AirAsia as a Communications Executive.
Ms. Joanne Lim Yin Yin, Head of Finance
She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Accountancy and Finance from University of Abertay Dundee (UAD). She is responsible for the accounting of the unit trust funds of the Company which include unit trust daily pricing, valuation of unit trust funds, preparation of all the required fund reports and coordination of works with internal and external auditors. She has more than eight (8) years of working experience in unit trust industry.
Investment Committee
Main Functions of the Investment Committee
The Investment Committee’s main responsibility is to formulate, implement and monitor the investment management policies of the investment managers to achieve the investment objective of a particular Fund. The Committee meets at least once a month.
The investment committee members have years of experience in overseeing the investment management functions as required by the pertinent guidelines.
Mr. Choo Swee Kee(Non-Independent)
He joined the TA Group in July 2005 as Deputy Chief Investment Officer. He was promoted to his current role of Chief Investment Officer in December 2006 where he is responsible for implementing the investing strategy of funds and managing the clients’ portfolio. After graduation, he joined the accounting group, Coopers & Lybrand in 1987 as a senior officer. Between 1990 and 1999, he gained valuable knowledge and experience in the investment line working for Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A. in Singapore, Schroders Investment Management (Singapore), Vickers Ballas Research (Malaysia) and Daiwa Securities Adviser (Malaysia). Prior to joining TA Group, he was the Chief Investment Officer of KLCS Asset Management Sdn Bhd. He has more than 15 years of investment managerial experience and has actively participated in the management of equity and balanced funds for both institutional and private clients. He earned a BBA from the National University of Singapore and holds the CFA designation.
Dr. Wong Hong Meng(Independent)
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. In addition he holds an honours degree in economics from the University of Malaya, a Master of Business Administration from Cranfield University and a Doctor of Business Administration from the University of South Australia. His more than 30 years experience had been in management consultancy, merchant banking, commercial banking and stock broking. He started his career with Coopers & Lybrand Associates. In 1980 he was appointed by Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono IX, the then Vice-President of the Republic of Indonesia, as advisor to a special task force to restructure a number of companies in which Sri Sultan had interest in. Later he was the head of corporate finance at D&C Sakura Merchant Bankers followed by almost ten years in a top management position at the Pacific Bank Berhad. In 1994, he joined TA Securities Berhad as a Senior General Manager before his appointment as an Executive Director of TAE from 1995 till his early retirement in 1999.
Mr. Tay Kian Chuan(Independent)
He has years of experience in the finance and stockbroking industry. He was the Chief Forex and Money Market Dealer for D&C Bank in Kuala Lumpur. This was followed by a term as the Corporate Finance Assistant Manager in Nomura Bank, Senior Manager and Treasurer of BSN Commercial Bank and Senior Manager at Pengkalen Securities, a local stockbroking firm. Subsequently, he was appointed the Executive Director of Wonway Sdn Bhd, a manufacturing company. He is presently a director of a few private companies.
Puan Nor Asma Mohamed,(Non-Independent) a Senior Manager of TASH
She holds a Diploma in Investment Analysis from Mara University of Technology (UiTM). She joined TA Securities Bhd in 1987 as a dealer’s representative and subsequently she was appointed as Manager of TA Securities Dealing Department in 1994. Pn. Nor Asma has an experience in the trading activities for institutional and retails clients both local and foreign for the local as well as overseas markets. She is also involved in the recruitment & training for both dealer’s representatives and remisiers of TASH.
En. Attan Akmar Masbah,(Non-Independent) is the Executive Director (Dealing) of TASH
He has a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) and Associate Institute of Bankers Malaysia. He started his career as Assistant Manager at Citibank N.A. Penang and subsequently as General Manager at Perwira Affin Bank, Kuala Lumpur. Hence, he has an experience in financial industry especially in banking and stockbroking.
Investment Team
The Investment Team is responsible for managing, realising, investing or howsoever dealing in accordance with the investment objectives of the Fund. The Investment Team shall have discretionary authority over the investments of the Fund subject to the Securities Commission Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds, the relevant securities laws, the internal procedures as well as the direction of the investment committee of the Fund.
The investment team of TAIM is headed by the Chief Investment Officer, Mr Choo Swee Kee who is also the designated person responsible for the investment management of the Fund. The team will report directly to the Investment Committee on a regular basis on the status of the portfolio of the Fund, proposed investment strategy and discuss matters relating to the portfolio.
The main personnel in the investment team are:
Mr. Choo Swee Kee, Chief Investment Officer
He joined the TA Group in July 2005 as Deputy Chief Investment Officer. He was promoted to his current role of Chief Investment Officer in December 2006 where he is responsible for implementing the investing strategy of funds and managing the clients’ portfolio. After graduation, he joined the accounting group, Coopers & Lybrand in 1987 as a senior officer. Between 1990 and 1999, he gained valuable knowledge and experience in the investment line working for Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A. in Singapore, Schroders Investment Management (Singapore), Vickers Ballas Research (Malaysia) and Daiwa Securities Adviser (Malaysia). Prior to joining TA Group, he was the Chief Investment Officer of KLCS Asset Management Sdn Bhd. He has more than 15 years of investment managerial experience and has actively participated in the management of equity and balanced funds for both institutional and private clients. He earned a BBA from the National University of Singapore and holds the CFA designation.
Ms. Vivien Loh Jee Wae, Deputy Chief Investment Officer
Ms Vivien Loh holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Economics and Management, University of London. She started her career in Kumpulan Sentiasa Cemerlang Sdn Bhd as an Investment Analyst responsible for carrying research on Malaysian equities and sectorial research. She was then promoted as the Investment Manager in the same company for five years. Prior to joining TA Investment Management Berhad, she was attached to TA Asset Management Sdn Bhd (“TAAM”) as a Fund Manager. At TAAM, she was responsible in managing, conducting research and analysis of the market and companies for the decision making process on investments to be made.