South Korea
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in the UK, Intermediate Capital Group PLC is based on the principles of flexible investment solutions, professional experience and local knowledge. We announced our entry into the Korean market in 2024 and established a wholly-owned subsidiary "ICG" in Seoul.
About ICG
Intermediate Capital Group PLC is a UK-based global alternative asset manager focused on managing long-term closed-end funds across asset classes including structured and private equity, private debt, real assets and credit.
In early 2024 , Intermediate Capital Group PLC announced its entry into the Korean market and established a wholly-owned subsidiary "ICG" in Seoul. ICG will leverage Intermediate Capital Group PLC's global investment experience and expertise to focus on providing customized investment solutions for the Korean market to meet the needs of local customers. ICG will be committed to providing diversified investment products and services to the Korean market, helping local companies and investors achieve long-term growth and value creation.
Lee MyungJun
Lee MyungJun, Chief Investment Officer and CEO, said:
"We can see the pulse of global markets and discover the source of value growth. We can drive smart investment with in-depth analysis and create sustainable wealth with a long-term perspective."
Our Vison
- Achieve wealth growth and achieve excellence
- A global leader in financial technology
- Technology-driven sustainable growth
- Global strategic layout
- Building an investment ecosystem in the intelligent era
Our Business
Global stock investment
We provide clients with stock investment opportunities covering major markets around the world, aiming to discover high-quality companies with long-term growth potential through in-depth research and analysis. Our investment strategy emphasizes diversification and strives to balance risks and returns in different economies and industries.
Portfolio customization
We provide tailor-made investment portfolio solutions based on our clients’ risk tolerance, investment objectives and time horizon. Our professional team combines macroeconomic trends and micro company analysis to develop personalized investment strategies to meet our clients’ specific needs.
Wealth Management
We provide customized wealth management services for high net worth clients, including asset allocation, tax planning, wealth inheritance, etc. Our wealth management experts develop comprehensive wealth management plans based on the client's financial status and goals.
Risk Management
We use advanced risk management tools and techniques to continuously monitor and assess the risk exposure of our investment portfolio. By dynamically adjusting our investment portfolio, we strive to achieve a healthy return on investment while controlling risk.
Research and Analysis
Our research team conducts in-depth analysis of global economic dynamics, industry trends and company fundamentals to provide a solid foundation for investment decisions. We believe that thorough research is the key to successful investing.
Customer Education and Support
We attach great importance to communication and education with our clients, and regularly provide market analysis reports, investment seminars and training courses to help clients better understand market dynamics and investment strategies.
Development History
Core Members
With its profound financial background, rich investment experience and global vision, ICG's core team will jointly promote the company's continued development in the global alternative asset management field.
Lee MyungJun
Global CEO and Chief Analyst
He holds a PhD in Finance from London Business School and has accumulated extensive investment experience in the European market. He joined ICG Korea in 2012 and has successfully created considerable investment returns for the company with his excellent growth stock investment strategy.
Expertise : Growth stock investing, individual stock research, financial analysis, and long-term investment strategies.
Highlights : Known for its accurate market insights and in-depth financial analysis, it is good at discovering high-quality companies with long-term growth potential and advocates a rational investment mentality and diversified investment portfolio management.
David Kim
Regional President, Asia
With a Master’s degree in Economics from Seoul National University, he has over 20 years of experience in alternative asset investment. He has been responsible for ICG’s business development in Asia Pacific since 2015, leading a number of large-scale cross-border investment projects.
Expertise : Asian market investment strategy, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and private equity investment.
Highlights : Successfully promoted ICG's business expansion in South Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia, laying the foundation for the company's growth in assets under management in Asia.
Michael Robinson
Chief Financial Officer
With a Master's degree in Accounting from Oxford University, he has served as the Financial Director of several multinational financial institutions. He joined ICG in 2017 and is fully responsible for the company's financial management and capital operations.
Expertise: Financial planning, capital structure optimization, fund accounting management.
Highlights: Optimizing the company's global capital structure, effectively improving asset operation efficiency, and promoting multiple rounds of successful fund raising plans.
Core Members
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Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence
ICG uses advanced data analysis and artificial intelligence technology to deeply explore market trends and investment opportunities. By processing and analyzing large amounts of data, ICG is able to make more informed investment decisions and optimize asset allocation.
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Strategic technology investments
ICG strengthens its technology capabilities by investing in fintech companies. For example, ICG invested in With Intelligence, a leading provider of investment data and intelligence focused on public and private markets, in 2020. The move aims to accelerate the development of With Intelligence and enhance its ability to provide data and insight solutions to the limited partner and general partner community.
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Automated processes
To improve operational efficiency, ICG introduced automation technology into its internal processes, which not only reduced the error rate of manual operations, but also accelerated the speed of transactions and reporting, allowing the company to respond to market changes more quickly.
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Cybersecurity and Data Protection
During the digital transformation process, ICG attaches great importance to network security and data protection. The company uses advanced encryption technology and security protocols to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of customer and company data.
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Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
ICG has deployed an advanced CRM system to better manage and maintain relationships with global clients. The system helps the company track client needs, provide customized investment solutions, and improve client satisfaction.
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Cloud computing and infrastructure
To support global business operations, ICG uses cloud computing technology to ensure high availability and scalability of data and applications. This enables the company to flexibly respond to business growth and changes and provide stable services.
