Silvercrest Expands APAC Footprint with Key Hire and Fund Launch in Australia
Event summary
- Silvercrest appointed Christina Manonian as Head of APAC Consultant Relations & Business Development in Melbourne.
- Launched the Silvercrest Global Value Opportunity Fund for wholesale clients in Australia.
- Manonian brings 23 years of experience, including roles at AllianceBernstein, Franklin Templeton, and Legg Mason.
- Fund targets long-term capital appreciation and outperformance against the MSCI All Country World Index.
The big picture
Silvercrest’s expansion into Australia follows its establishment in Singapore, signaling a broader push into Asia Pacific’s institutional markets. With $37.6 billion in AUM as of September 2025, the firm is positioning itself to compete with regional heavyweights by deepening its consultant and client relationships. The move reflects a broader industry trend of asset managers seeking growth beyond mature North American markets.
What we're watching
- Market Penetration
- How Silvercrest will leverage Manonian’s APAC relationships to grow institutional AUM beyond North America.
- Fund Performance
- Whether the Global Value Opportunity Fund can deliver consistent outperformance against its benchmark.
- Competitive Positioning
- The pace at which Silvercrest can differentiate itself from competitors like AllianceBernstein in the APAC region.