FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Sydney, Australia based financial services industry research firm Investment Trends is making some changes in its international department, with the rehiring of Urvi Jay to the position of Head of Client Services & Sales: International.

Urvi Jay, who is now based out of Portugal, worked for Investment Trends in Singapore for 14 years, from 2006-2020, as Global Head of Sales. After spending a couple of years outside the financial services industry, she served as a Strategic Solutions Consultant to investment research provider Trading Central from 2022-2024.

Urvi’s return to Investment Trends also marks the departure from the company of her (former) colleague, Brian Chong, who spent the past 12 years at Investment Trends, the past three years based in Singapore with the title and role that Urvi is now taking on.

Urvi posted the following note on social media regarding her return to Investment Trends.

👋 I’m back at Investment Trends after exactly 10 years away — returning with everything I’ve learned along the way and excited to build what’s next! 😉 🚀

🙏 Thank you Eric Blewitt and Mark Johnston for the vote of confidence. And Brian Chong , I’ll miss you, dear friend — looking forward to seeing you flourish in new pastures. 🌱

🤝 Can’t wait to reconnect with old clients and friends, and build new relationships along the way! 😊