AIQ Global manages the most prestigious, luxury residential development projects in Kuala Lumpur, all financed by private equity. |
In recent years, Malaysia's economy has been among the most resilient in the world, with GDP growth hovering around 6%.
Kuala Lumpur's population is increasing by 50% every 20 years, making it among the fastest-growing cities in the world.
The Ringgit is one of the most undervalued currencies in the world. According to the July 2012 Economist Big Mac Index, it is undervalued by 41% in comparison to the US Dollar.
Malaysian property gains taxes are competitive, currently 0-15% of the gain, depending on the holding period.
Malaysia affords non-National Asians among the most liberal property-ownership regulations in the region with the process of liberalisation continuing.
Development margins are strong due to the increasing real estate requirements of a rapidly-growing and increasingly-wealthy population.
Malaysia boasts one of Southeast Asia's most vibrant economies, the fruit of decades of industrial growth and political stability.
BBC, Apr 2013
“Malaysia's economy is enjoying a gravity-defying boom that is confounding sceptics.”
Financial Times, Aug 2012
New York, Hong Kong, London...Kuala Lumpur? Malaysia is going gangbusters. Now, it must sustain the momentum.
Wall Street Journal. Jul 2012
Underpinned by robust fundamentals and policy frameworks...Malaysia’s financial system remains sound, well-capitalised, and resilient.
IMF, Feb 2012
If there is one word that sums up the economic recovery in Malaysia it is ''impressive''.
Robert Prior-Wandesforde, Senior Asian Economist, HSBC, Apr 2010.
“...the focus of the world is shifting from the West to Asia...the money is now in Asia...this is going to be the new center of the world”
Jim Rogers, co-Founder of Quantum Fund, Feb 2009
We have transacted over US$50m of prime residential property in Kuala Lumpur and understand our niche market well.
AIQ Global's design team knows the local market. 9 out of 10 of our developments sold during the 2008 global financial crisis were sold within 2 months of marketing.
Equipped with cinemas, swimming pools, lifts, gymnasiums, state-of-the-art technology, each villa is completely unique and unrivaled in quality.
Since 2006, AIQ Global has completed developments with a total value of US$25m. Two-third of the developments were sold during the time of the global financial crisis, yet the average returns for the projects have been 35%.
With pro-active, efficient and experienced project management, our developments are completed in two-third the time required by similar developments.
The real estate sector is the most stable segment of an exceptionally firm market in Malaysia and our villas are built in the most desirable areas of Kuala Lumpur.
Each of AIQ Global's developments is owned by a separate special-purpose company in which investors buy shares, to ring-fence each investment.
We provide monthly, audited, online investor updates which include scanned copies of receipts, bank statements, photos, and all significant agreements.
Investor reports are audited and signed by chartered accountants Sundar & Co., and the investments are audited anually by Crowe Horwath AF, the 5th largest accounting firm in Malaysia.
Asim Qureshi
Founder and CEO
Asim is the founder and CEO of AIQ Global. He began his career as an investment banker, in London, with Barclays Capital and then moved to Morgan Stanley. There, he became a Vice President, in the ABS group, and structured US$5bn of assets before joining Credit Suisse. In 2006, Asim founded AIQ Global and soon co-founded Malaysia's 2nd largest property portal, ThinkProperty.my. The company was sold to iProperty.com, in 2010. Asim has a Physics degree (M.A.) from Oxford University.
Tiffany Tong
Project Manager
Tiffany began as an assistant to the project manager at AIQ Global before assuming the role of Project Manager. She holds a Higher Diploma in Private Secretaryship, a Diploma in Executive Secretaryship, from Stamford College, and a Diploma in Human Resource Management from the Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management.
Daniela Capdevielle
Lead Architect
Daniela is AIQ Global's lead architect. She graduated from the National University of Cordoba, and has since rendered her services to architectural practices in the UK over the course of 4 years and 3 years in Argentina assuming a wide variety of roles ranging from urban master planning to designing luxury homes.
Ryan Blair
Sales Manager
Ryan showcases AIQ’s villas and is part of the business development team. Ryan is an engineer by training, graduating from Texas A&M University with a degree in B.S. Industrial Engineering. He also has a M.A. in Management from the Universiti Sains Malaysia and is fluent in Bahasa Malaysia.
Mirjam Nielsen
Marketing Manager
Mirjam showcases AIQ’s villas and is part of the business development team. She is an architect, having graduating from Delft University of Technology, and also has a degree in Urbanism from the University of Edinburgh. Mirjam has nearly 10 years of experience in real estate including six years at ING Real Estate Development, where she worked on housing and area development projects.
Eunice Ho
Accounts Manager
Eunice oversees all accounting tasks at AIQ. She is incredibly organized and adds valuable experience to AIQ's accounting department. Eunice obtained a Professional Certificate in Accounting from The Association of International Accountants.
Macatanto Guba
Quantity Surveyor
Mac manages all costs relating to AIQ Global's construction projects from the initial calculations to the final figures. He has 23 years of experience in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Mac is also a licensed civil engineer and holds a Degree in Science in Engineering from the National University of Manila, Philippines.
Anne Joseph
Marketing Executive
Anne joined AIQ as a marketing executive. She assists the marketing department in promoting AIQ's development projects to a network of agents. Prior to this, Anne assumed various roles including research assistant at the High Commission of Canada. Anne holds a Degree in Commerce in Management from the University of Western Sydney, Australia.
Ir. Abdul Yuzid
Engineer
Yuzid is AIQ Global's engineer. He has led engineering teams for more than 70 projects, in Malaysia, and is a corporate member of the Institute of Engineers Malaysia. He is responsible for all engineering work at AIQ and holds a Degree in Science in Engineering from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland.
Rohaidzad Rashid
Architect Consultant
Rohaidzad is an architect consultant who advises AIQ's management team prior to building or remodeling and provides solutions regarding building designs. Rohaidzad is also a Director at HR Architect Sdn Bhd and holds a Degree in Architecture from the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Giorgio del Corral
3D Artist
Giorgio is a 3D artist at AIQ and specializes in 3D architecture modelling. He has 7 years of experience creating 3D models for architecture firms in Spain. Giorgio graduated from the School of Art and Architecture in Madrid.
Daniel Joshua
Public Relations Officer
Daniel manages all media relations at AIQ Global. He is responsible for informing the public about all AIQ, ventures and developments. Daniel is currently pursuing his Commercial Pilot License, in the Philippines, and works on operational projects with AIQ on a part-time basis.
Alessandra Monti
Architect
Alessandra is an architect working with AIQ Global. She has been connected with various projects in Italy and is involved in difference phases of projects from concept design to working design. She graduated with a Masters Degree in Architecture from the renowned Polytechnic University of Milan.
Bernard Romulo
Accounts Executive
Bernard is a Certified Public Accountant who assists AIQ with accounting tasks. He was previously the senior auditor at SGV & Co where he obtained a 5/5 rating in a senior auditor role from Ernst & Young. Bernard holds a Degree in Science in Accounting from the University of the Immaculate Conception in the Philippines.
Obaid Haq
Administrative Executive
Obaid is an administrative executive at AIQ, bolstering the team with his 5 years of experience in management. Obaid holds a Masters in Business Administration from the Limkokwing University of Creative Arts, Malaysia.
Beth Greenfield
Creative Consultant
Beth is a strong creative writer with a 20-year background in website copy, advertising, blogs, brochures, PR, articles and collateral materials. Working in many diverse industries from beauty and skin care to fashion, health and fitness, real estate, consumer products, and more, Beth brings her experience and expertise to AIQ’s marketing communications.
Anna Lee
IT Project Manager
Anna is an IT project manager at AIQ who has managed IT projects in America, Germany and Portugal. She holds a Masters Degree in International Economics from the National Technical University of Ukraine and is currently pursuing a Degree in Law from the Ukraine National Academy of Internal Affairs.
Boey Low
Project Coordinator
Boey is a project coordinator at AIQ . She is highly industrious and has 4 years of experience in event management and project coordination. She holds a Degree in Industrial Relations and Labor Studies from University Malaysia Sarawak.
Jovana Radovanovic
Graphic Designer
Jovana is a graphic designer at AIQ. She has 3 years of experience as a graphic designer and has been working on various international graphic design projects. Jovana studied Graphic Design at the College of Fine and Applied Arts in Belgrade, Serbia.
Aiza Masaya
Operations Assistant
Aiza is the Operations Assistant at AIQ Global and is responsible for providing support to the entire team. She has five years experience performing operational tasks for several construction companies in the Philippines. Aiza has a Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Rizal System, Philippines.
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50 full-time construction workers are also part of AIQ Global's team.