Team
Unveiling the Leaders Driving Financial Growth institutional and Entrepreneurial Experince Bringing together decades of experience in both institutional and entrepreneurial skills
Joao Pedro Cunha
Chief Executive Officer
Joao Pedro Cunha is a seasoned and dynamic financial executive with almost 20 years of global experience in Private Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech, and Financial Markets.
Joao held executive roles at various influential multi-jurisdictional financial groups.
He is a holder of a Bachelor of Laws degree and has an active track record in multinational market expansions and extensive
background with major financial institutions.
During his professional career, Joao has cultivated extensive networks
and partnerships worldwide.
Nikolaos Anastasiades
Chief Compliance Officer
Nikos Anastasiades has more than 20 years of experience in regulatory compliance function units within the
financial markets. Responsible for governance, compliance management, strategic direction, and regulatory control for various financial institutions. He also maintains an AML Certificate,
Compliance Advanced Certificate, Compliance Framework Certificate from the Central Bank of Greece and HCMC,
and a specialised Equities Trader Certificate of ATHEX.
Nikos has been approved as a compliance officer and MLRO by HCMC, CySEC, FCA, FSRA, FINMA, CMA, and DFSA.
Ayumi Fox-Davies
Head of HR
A performance driven professional with over 15 years combined expertise in Office Management and Human Resources Management. Having worked in the City of
London for Rianta Capital, FD Capital, Japan Tobacco Inc., and IKOS Asset Management in Cyprus she has a broad
knowledge of HR and Operations.
Ayumi holds Certificates in Human Resources, Retirement Provision and studied Social Policy with Japanese at UCL Royal Holloway University.
Passionate about Dubai Real Estate,
Ayumi is also a RERA qualified property advisor.
Shaun Isaacs
Trading and Investment
With over 20 years of experience in the financial markets, Shaun is a
seasoned professional specializing in multi asset trade execution, with a focus within equity and bond markets, and client management. As a senior trader and client manager at the UKs leading private client
derivatives brokerage he helped steer the company though its European
expansion before joining a global leader in private banking, assisting in managing the needs and investments of HNW and UHNW clientele.
Shaun holds a BA from the University of East Anglia, and has earned several industry qualifications including the Investment Management
Certificate.
Giorgos Georgiou
Head of Business Strategy, Products and Structuring
With almost a decade of professional experience in legal and regulatory
compliance within the financial markets. He has previously held legal,
regulatory compliance and AML roles in several multi-jurisdictional
companies operating in asset and wealth management business. Giorgos a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from De Montford University of Leicester, a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Trade and Finance
Law from the University of Cardiff. Giorgos is a holder of a Bachelor of
Laws (LLB) degree from De Montford University and other professional
qualifications
Iskander Lutsko
Head of Research and Portfolio Management
Over 15 years of experience in investment research and portfolio
management. Top 5 rated analyst by Extel All-Individuals-Emerging EMEA survey for 2013-2016. Multi-asset specialist with a strong background in global equities and fixed income/credit research; money markets, rates and foreign exchange (FX).
A proven track record of success in multi-asset management and various investment project deals. One of the most quoted analysts in the mainstream media (Bloomberg, RBC, Forbes, Interfax and
Vedomosti).
Maria Sklifasovskaia
Head of Asset Management
With over 8 years of experience in investments and asset
management, Maria's expertise lies in operational efficiency,
financial management, and strategic business development. She
has held senior roles at asset management companies and hedge
funds in various jurisdictions, including the UK, the Cayman
Islands, the EU, the MENA region and the CIS.
Maria holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and a Master's
degree in Economics.
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Istar Capital Limited operates under the regulatory oversight of the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) with registration number F4732. This regulatory framework ensures that our operations adhere to stringent standards, safeguarding the interests of our clients and promoting transparency and accountability within our organization. Our compliance with DFSA regulations underscores our commitment to upholding the highest levels of integrity, professionalism, and regulatory compliance in all aspects of our wealth management services.