Biharilal Deora CFA, CIPM, FCA

Over two decades at the intersection of capital allocation, portfolio strategy and financial market infrastructure, building institution-grade investment frameworks and advocating for progressive industry policy in India. As Director at Abakkus Asset Manager, I oversee domestic and offshore AIF, PMS and RIA businesses - strategic investment planning, risk management frameworks and portfolio analytics across asset classes. I actively partner with regulators, market participants, and policy bodies to shape the future of India’s investment landscape:Industry leadership and policy advocacy: - Association of Portfolio Managers in India (APMI): Chairman, 2024–2026; Board Member, 2022–2028 - led industry-wide standardisation and governance for SEBI-registered portfolio managers - IVCA (Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association): Council Member, CAT III Fund Managers & GIFT IFSC Council - engaging SEBI, RBI and the Ministry of Finance on risk buffers, taxation and fund structuring, and positioning GIFT City for international capital - ARIA (Association of Registered Investment Advisers): Board Director, 2024–2026; Advocacy Team Member, 2022–Present - regulatory recommendations to SEBI on investor protection and fiduciary standardsBackground & Roots: Prior to Abakkus, built global multi-asset strategy and credit research expertise at Credit Suisse and Fidelity Investments, managing and analysing multi-billion-dollar portfolios across Asia, the US and Europe. Academics: Rank-holder Chartered Accountant (FCA), CFA Charterholder, CIPM, CFP and CIWM holder. Visiting faculty for advanced finance programmes; trains market professionals and regulators on risk management and commercial lending. Contributing writer, CFA Institute Research & Policy Center. Core competencies: Alternative Investments and Mutual Funds (AIF/PMS/MF) | Multi-Asset Portfolio Strategy | Credit and Equity Research | Market Advocacy and Policy | GIFT IFSC Development | Financial Education