Part of the firm's push is to expand its market reach across the Southeast Asia region, which has grown at a faster pace than the world economy, it says.

Lighthouse Canton, the investment group, this week said it has appointed former banking executive Angelina Saik (main picture) as managing director, wealth management in Singapore. 

The firm, which has more than $5 billion in AuM, said it developing its business across the Southeast Asian region to reach into new markets including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Brunei. The firm intends to double AuM to $10 billion by 2027.
Saik previously held senior roles at Royal Bank of Canada, Pictet Wealth Management and DBS Private Bank, working with high net worth and ultra-HNW individuals and families. 

The firm, citing IMF figures, said Southeast Asia is projected to grow at 4.3 per cent this year, outpacing global growth of 3.1 per cent. “The region's rising pool of private wealth is where Lighthouse Canton sees a clear opportunity to broaden its presence and serve clients across their long-term wealth journey.”

“My focus over the coming years will be to grow our client base across Southeast Asia, including in markets such as Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines where the demand for institutional, independent counsel is rising sharply,” Saik said. 

Saik is fluent in English, Mandarin, Bahasa Melayu, Cantonese and Hokkien.

Among recent changes, in November 2025 Lighthouse Canton announced it had raised $40 million in a funding round led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from Nextinfinity and Qatar Insurance Company. This was the firm's first external fundraise in its decade-long history. 

Saik joins Charlene Lin, MD, strategic growth (North Asia and Southeast Asia); Stella Lau, MD, wealth management Greater China and Vijay Bhatia, MD, wealth management who together lead the Asia teams. 

The organisation also recently appointed Michael Darriba as MD, key clients and institutions in Dubai; Abhay Laijawala as MD and chief investment officer for India; Gurjeet Sohi as MD and head of wealth management for India; and Muffazal Arsiwalla as MD and head of capital solutions and advisory for India. 

In April 2026, Lighthouse Canton also entered a strategic partnership with Taiwan-based investment institution Draco Evolution.