About Us
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Global Connection, Local Expertise
APInvest Partners is an advisory and financial services firm licensed by the SFC to conduct Type 4 (Advising on Securities) and Type 9 (Asset Management) activities.
Our Pledge:
  • We are here to help you protect, manage and grow your assets.
  • Our innovative solutions can help you realize your dreams and build your legacy.
Our Strengths:
  • Trustworthiness - our reputation is the asset we value the most
  • Excellence - our analyses and advice are tailored to serve only your best interest
  • Innovation - we are a nimble player and not afraid to break new grounds
  • Teamwork - our entire team is at your service
About Us
APInvest Partners Limited was licensed by the SFC in 2019 under the name OLZ (Hong Kong) Limited. It was rebranded in 2025 to reflect the new owner’s vision for building win-win partnerships with investors of the Asia Pacific region.
The founder and controlling shareholder of APInvest Partners Limited is Michael Yong-Haron, a banking veteran since 1997. Michael was the CEO of BNP Paribas Wealth Management in Hong Kong and North Asia, overseeing USD 50 billion of assets under management and 400 professionals.
With AI and fintech transforming the financial landscape, Michael saw client demand for innovative solutions outpacing what traditional banks can offer. At the same time, a new generation of family offices and savvy investors were becoming more cost conscious, value conscious, and visionary in their perception of tech advances, market disruptions and global opportunities.
With his solid banking experience and strong industry network, Michael felt uniquely positioned to bring together a team of trusted banking veterans and build a business that is truly client- and service-oriented. 
Our Services

Merchant Banking

As an independent firm, we provide a personalized alternative to traditional institutions, offering expertise and tailored solutions for families and entrepreneurs navigating generational transitions. Our services blend traditional banking with bespoke financial advisory and investment solutions to preserve wealth and build legacies. Holistic Wealth Management: Comprehensive advice, sophisticated portfolio management, and asset allocation tailored to family goals. Private Equity & Direct Investments: Exclusive opportunities aligned with wealth and business growth objectives. Technological Innovation: Partnerships with leading institutions to adopt new technologies and digital platforms, unlocking growth opportunities.

Outsourced Chief Investment Office

Our institutional-grade, fully digitized investment platform redefines portfolio management with a data-driven, value-based approach: Next-Generation Portfolio Construction: Custom, diversified portfolios built using a systematic framework, avoiding generic models or subjective forecasts. Global Value Database: Objective, forward-looking rankings of global capital markets across regions, asset classes, sectors, and investment factors. Predefined Strategies: Customizable, ETF-based model portfolios for growth, income, or preservation, designed for professional investors. Professional Allocator Tools: All-in-one digital platform for professional investors, family offices and pension plans, offering global idea generation, real-time optimization, and advanced risk management. Market-Implied Returns: Proprietary tool calculating expected returns without biased forecasts, relying on market signals. Enhanced Black-Litterman Model: Dynamic portfolio optimization incorporating real-time valuations and risk insights, moving beyond outdated rules like 60/40 allocations. Institutional-Grade Risk Analytics: Comprehensive stress testing, downside risk measurement, and probability-based risk management for clarity and control.

Private Markets

Turnkey Investment Solutions: We manage deal sourcing, due diligence, execution, and ongoing management for family offices, allowing focus on long-term goals without complex infrastructure. Connecting Capital & Expertise: We facilitate partnerships between family offices and startups, leveraging our networks to align investments with family goals, risk appetite, and legacy plans. Smart Co-Investing: Direct investment opportunities in private companies, startups, and real assets alongside our firm and other families, offering transparency, reduced fees, and risk mitigation through rigorous due diligence.

Collaborating Companies
OLZ AG
Our collaboration with OLZ AG is rooted in their exceptional expertise as a leading Swiss asset management firm. With over 25 years of experience and approximately USD 2 billion in assets under management, OLZ AG specializes in scientific, data-driven investment solutions that emphasize sustainability and risk management. Their systematic quantitative approach to portfolio optimization ensures superior risk-adjusted returns and long-term wealth preservation, aligning perfectly with our commitment to responsible investing.
By partnering with OLZ AG, we offer our clients access to their proven track record in Swiss equities and optimized ESG characteristics. Their focus on small and mid-cap stocks, combined with advanced quantitative methods, provides diversified and resilient portfolios that unlock growth opportunities often overlooked by traditional strategies. OLZ AG’s dedication to transparency and client education further enhances our ability to deliver tailored solutions that empower investors to achieve their financial goals while supporting sustainable practices.
LUMEN R4A
Lumen R4A is a cornerstone of our Chief Investment Officer (CIO) offering, providing cutting-edge portfolio construction tools powered by their proprietary Lumen Global Value Compass. This advanced platform offers predefined strategies tailored to various investor objectives, spanning global markets, asset classes, sectors, industries, themes, and factors.
Our collaboration with Lumen R4A allows us to deliver sophisticated investment solutions that emphasize diversification and risk assessment based on potential monetary loss rather than mere volatility. Utilizing institutional-grade technology, including value at risk (VaR), stress testing, and Monte Carlo simulations, Lumen’s tools enable us to craft granular portfolios that align with each client’s unique objectives, target returns, and investment style. The Lumen Heat Map and Proprietary Optimizer further enhance our ability to provide real-time market insights and customized strategies, making Lumen an invaluable partner in achieving our clients’ financial aspirations.
BETA ASIA
Beta Asia Limited, a fully owned group company, is at the forefront of innovation, providing cutting-edge AI-powered solutions designed to transform the financial and technological landscape. Starting with fintech, Beta Asia sources, co-develops, and commercializes tech solutions and research opportunities, with aspirations to expand across various sectors that benefit from digitalization.
Our collaboration with Beta Asia enables us to offer our clients access to advanced AI-driven data analytics, machine learning applications, and automated decision-making systems. These tools empower businesses to harness the power of data, optimize resource allocation, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth. Beta Asia’s commitment to innovation and collaboration within the tech ecosystem ensures that we remain at the forefront of AI advancements, delivering scalable and high-quality solutions that create lasting value for our clients.
CERS
We are proud to collaborate with the China Exploration & Research Society (CERS), a nonprofit organization founded by Wong How Man, who has been hailed by Time magazine as "the most accomplished living explorer of China." CERS is renowned for its groundbreaking work in discovering and defining the sources of six Asian rivers, as well as its efforts to protect threatened species, marginalized ethnicities, and disappearing cultural and religious resources.
Our partnership with CERS offers our clients exclusive access to unique initiatives that align with their values of sustainability and cultural preservation. For over two decades, CERS has provided platforms for students and professionals worldwide to engage in exploration and conservation projects, fostering a deeper connection with nature and culture. By supporting CERS, we enable our clients to contribute to meaningful environmental and cultural initiatives while gaining access to inspiring experiences that ignite passion and purpose.
Our Team
Michael Yong-Haron
Chief Executive Officer
Michael founded APInvest Partners with a view to serving, in a holistic way, the needs of a new generation of family offices and astute investors in the Asia Pacific region. A banking veteran since 1997, Michael was the CEO of BNP Paribas Wealth Management in Hong Kong and North Asia, managing USD 50 billion of assets under management and led 400 professionals. He held leadership positions at Standard Chartered Bank, Royal Bank of Canada, Credit Suisse and Credit Agricole Indosuez earlier in his career.  Always active in the financial industry, Michael served on the Executive Committee of the Private Wealth Management Association, and was a Board Director of the Credit Reference Platform Limited in Hong Kong.  A Chartered Financial Analyst, Michael is currently an Exam Reviewer and for a decade served as Level 3 Exam Grader. He is currently a trustee of HKUST and a Founding Board Member of the HKUST Foundation. He holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and HKUST, and a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Law with First Class Honours from the University of Wales, UK. 
Didier von Daeniken
Senior Advisor
In a 30+ year career distinguished by success in transforming private banking and wealth management businesses and driving digital innovation in banking, Didier von Daeniken held key positions in several large banks. As Global Head Private Banking and Wealth Management at Standard Chartered Bank, he managed revenues of USD 2 billion and led 3,000 professionals, driving growth across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. A digital innovation and ESG advocate, he earned awards for Best Digital Customer Experience, Best Private Bank for ESG in Asia, and Private Banker of the Year Asia. Didier is experienced in nurturing leadership teams as well as developing trading platforms across all asset classes. He holds a Master’s degree in international relations from the Graduate Institute of Higher International Studies in Geneva and is an Accredited Director by the Singapore Institute of Directors. He is currently the Non-Executive Chairman of Equine Match Limited.
Clarence Yeung
Non-Executive Director
Clarence had a distinguished career spanning trading, private banking, and wealth management innovation for over 3 decades. He started as an FX and money market trader, specialising in managing bank balance sheet portfolios, before transitioning to product development for private banking and high net worth clients. A pioneer in financial technology, he designed automated, multi-product dealing platforms that facilitate high-volume transactions for institutional and private clients. After serving in key positions in First Pacific Bank, the Bank of East Asia and most recently Standard Chartered Bank, where he was Managing Director, Global head of Product Management, Clarence chose early retirement in 2023 to focus on family, health, personal growth and mentorship. Always ready to share his knowledge, Clarence is a frequent visiting lecturer for the Banking Association of China, Hong Kong and Macau. He holds a Master of Science in Finance from City University of Hong Kong.
Vanessa Luong
Chief Operating Officer
Vanessa is a senior wealth and financial service management professional with more than 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry. She worked at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) for 17 years, including as Regional COO covering operations from front to back office. She was also Executive Director of RBC Wealth Management Hong Kong, before moving on to operations at asset management companies. She was the COO and RO of Cornerstone Asset Management Ltd (2018-19) and then Executive Director and RO of Genesis Investment Management Limited (2019-23). Vanessa has extensive management experience in operations, compliance, risks, credit, counterparty control, finance, IT, and client services. Fluent in English, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) and Vietnamese, Vanessa holds a Master’s degree in Corporate Governance and Directorship from Baptist University in Hong Kong, and a BA in Public Administration from Murdoch University, Australia.
Chris Chan
Client Advisor
With a 20+ year career spanning 4 major banks, Chris has extensive experience serving the needs of High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth private bank clients. Having worked for the private banking arms of Credit Suisse, Royal Bank of Canada, Standard Chartered Bank, and most recently BNP Paribas Wealth Management, Chris has unrivalled expertise in all aspects of client services. Her multi-asset knowledge, execution efficiency, compliance savvy, proactive anticipation, and the highest level of acumen and discretion are greatly valued by discerning investors. A CFA Charter-holder, Chris holds a MSc in Finance from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and a BSc in Medical Technology from the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse, USA.
Henry Fan
Associate

Before joining APInvest, Henry was Corporate Development Manager at Chinachem Group, gaining wide experience in analysing investment opportunities, participating in the management of investment portfolios, and assisting with the property conglomerate’s acquisition and privatisation of a publicly listed elderly care health services company. Prior to joining Chinachem, Henry worked for Hong Kong Cyberport and Invest Hong Kong. At Cyberport, a digital tech hub with an accelerator program and investment fund, Henry helped match fintech and insurance tech start- ups with investors. In fostering partnerships between accelerators, tech companies and universities and taking start-up commissions overseas, Henry built a solid foundation for himself in the venture capital space. He holds a MSc in Investment Management and a Bachelor of Business Administration from HKUST.
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Our team is ready to assist with your inquiries.
  • Email: contact@apinvest.partners
  • Telephone: +852 2116 3066
Visit Our Office (by appointment only)
20th Floor, Kinwick Centre,
32 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong