Meet the team
We are an experienced team of financial professionals who understand the investment landscape and who are committed to operating with absolute integrity in this emerging and increasingly complex marketplace.
We recognise the evolving investment landscape and the opportunities it presents, and we focus on facilitating access to alternative investments that we believe align with the needs of regulated professionals and their clients.
Edward has over 15 years of experience in raising capital and developing businesses across multiple industry sectors, with a focus on financial services. He specializes in structuring deals to ensure the right product matches with the right investors. Edward has assisted in raising over USD 250M directly into companies and over USD 1bn of AUM into funds and investments. His proven track record in bespoke capital raising for companies spans multiple industries and sectors, including property developments, bridging and mezzanine debt finance, corporate bond structures, direct property purchases, flexible office space, and the acquisition of AUM for finance companies.
With over 13 years of experience in compliance, Lachlan Chubb has supported financial institutions across Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, London, and Australia. His expertise includes managing high-level compliance issues, managing AML/KYC processes, guiding firms through complex regulatory inspections, and overseeing multi-jurisdictional compliance programs.
As a seasoned CFO, Shaun’s primary goal is to foster a cash-positive business environment while increasing margins and ensuring a sustainable, safe atmosphere where all stakeholders thrive. Shaun strives to create excitement, provide purpose, and boost motivation across the organization, leading to shared success. With a proven track record in business planning, modeling, funding, niche marketing, and financial reporting, Shaun possesses in-depth knowledge of IAS, IFRS, US GAAP, and international corporate tax planning. He collaborates closely with business owners, directors, and managers to unlock their potential and achieve remarkable growth—often increasing corporate revenue by 300% within just 12 weeks of joining. Additionally, Shaun specializes in identifying high-margin, hidden revenue-generating talents and resources.
Charles has 30 years of experience in capital raising, spanning industries from sports and entertainment to commodities and financial services. His current focus is on private credit capital raising through SW1 Group in Asia. After working in the Middle East for over 10 years, Charles is now based in Asia, with strong distribution across all of the major cities. Starting as a fully qualified PGA golf professional, he still plays and is a member of the Asian Seniors Professional Golf Tour.
Ryan graduated from university with a first-class BA Hons in International Business. After spending a year in Melbourne, Ryan’s journey in the UAE began—a country he now proudly calls home. During his nine years in Dubai, Ryan has forged a successful career in financial services and business development. He spent his first four years in wealth management, then moved into the global insurance industry, and later transitioned to the alternative investment space with SW1 Group. It is an exciting time in this market as Ryan and his team look to grow and expand with different and unique offerings for wealth managers, family offices, and institutions.
After graduating from Newcastle University with a BA Hons in Business Management & Economics, Tim moved into the wealth management arena and achieved the relevant qualifications through CISI. Tim then practiced in both the UK and UAE for over 10 years. As client demands continued to evolve, he identified the growing demand and gap in the market for private credit and private equity solutions. This led Tim to join SW1 Group at the beginning of 2023, where he acts as the Senior Manager for the GCC region.