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DIFC’s Stonegate Appoints Peter Warnes as CIO

DIFC’s family office, Stonegate Capital, appoints Peter Warnes as its CIO bringing 30 years of experience in global capital markets at JP Morgan, Manulife and BOS.

Peter Warnes, CIO, Stonegate Capital
Peter Warnes, CIO, Stonegate Capital

Stonegate Capital, a family office based in Dubai, appointed Peter Warnes as its Chief Investment Officer, a move that underscores the firm’s commitment to enhancing its investment strategies. Warnes brings over 30 years of experience in global capital markets, having worked across institutional, family office, and private wealth investment sectors.

His extensive career includes key roles at JP Morgan Asset Management in London and Hong Kong, as well as senior leadership positions such as Head of Multi-Asset Solutions (International) for Manulife Investment Management, and CIO and Interim CEO for BOS Wealth Management in Malaysia.

Warnes has worked in various financial hubs, including London, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and the UAE, along with significant tenures in Boston and Singapore.

At Stonegate, Warnes will spearhead the development of the firm’s investment capabilities, focusing on investment strategy, asset allocation, portfolio construction, risk management, due diligence, and manager selection across both public and private markets.

A vital aspect of his role will involve integrating artificial intelligence into the investment processes, aimed at enhancing due diligence and analysis while ensuring that human oversight remains central to governance and decision-making.

Warnes’ appointment signals Stonegate’s ambition to blend institutional investment discipline with entrepreneurial innovation and AI-driven technology, positioning the firm to create a new paradigm for family offices in the evolving financial landscape.

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