About
Aka & Associates is an independent advisory firm.
Aka & Associates is an independent advisory firm.
We advise institutional investors, asset managers, and public institutions on portfolio strategy, governance frameworks, and cross-border market entry.
Aka & Associates is an independent advisory firm founded by Jahangir Aka.
The firm works with sovereign wealth funds, pensions, central banks, family offices, asset managers, and public institutions on capital strategy, governance, and institutional development.
Our work spans both sides of the investment ecosystem — advising limited partners on portfolio construction and governance, and general partners on product strategy, institutional alignment, and market entry.
Our work is defined by three characteristics
Institutional depth
Experience with sovereign wealth funds, central banks, pensions, family offices, global asset managers, and private banks.
Cross-border perspective
Recognising that markets are heterogeneous and that strategy must reflect local realities as well as global standards.
Senior-level engagement
Acting as strategic adviser to boards, investment committees, and executive teams.
Jahangir Aka (founder)
Jahangir Aka is a seasoned investment professional and strategic adviser with over 25 years of experience across asset management, global capital markets, and financial services. He has held senior leadership roles at Neuberger Berman, SEI Investments, and Standard Chartered, where he built and scaled businesses across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
At Neuberger Berman, he served as Managing Director and Global Head of Official Institutions, advising sovereign wealth funds, central banks, and pension funds on asset allocation, portfolio construction, and investment strategy. His experience spans public and private markets, including equities, fixed income, real estate, private equity, and private credit, with a strong record of driving institutional asset growth and strengthening governance and risk disciplines.