Phelps Capital announce Igor Karpin as new Chief Country Officer for Russia

KWUN TONG, Hong Kong - May 6, 2015 - PRLog -- Phelps Capital today announced that Igor Karpin will join the firm as Chief Country Officer for Russia.

Igor Karpin joins Phelps Capital from Russain based investment bank IFD Kapital Group where he was Head of Investment Banking.  Mr. Karpin will be based in Hong Kong but frequently travel to Russia.

Commenting on the appointment, Ms. Karen Deng, Chief Executive Officer of Phelps Capital said “We welcome Igor, a reputed finance expert who has held key roles in the Russian stock market and private banking industry. In his new role Igor will help further develop Phelps Capital’s growth globally and implement initiatives that will enhance the value of the Russian business.”

Phelps Capital’s Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Tristan Tsang added “The focus will be on expanding Phelps Capital’s services offered to Russian clients and assisting Russian corporates with their international and global aspirations.  Igor brings a unique combination of strong client relationships and a deep understanding of the Russian financial market.”

Igor Karpin commented on his appointment saying “It is a pleasure for me to join such a reputable financial institution. Making Phelps Capital’s products available to a broader circle of Russian corporates and developing Phelps Capital’s services to Russian individuals will be among my strategic priorities. I am excited and look forward to working with the new team to further strengthen Phelps Capital’s platform and maintain the excellent level of service that the bank delivers to its clients in Russia and around the globe,” said Karpin, who is Chief Country Officer for Russia for Phelps Capital.

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Phelps Capital Management was founded in Tokyo in 1995 providing investment management services for clients ranging from sovereign wealth funds to private investors.  The company acquired several boutique brokerages, asset management and equity trading firms throughout the Asia-Pacific region during the last 20 years.

Deng, Matheson & Goh Investment Partners, known as DMG Investment, was founded in Hong Kong in 1988 with an initial focus on providing services to institutional clients within the territory.  The company achieved considerable success and an outstanding reputation, to become a leading asset management firm with offices throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

In 2015, Phelps Capital Management merged with DMG Investment to become Phelps Capital.