Unicapital names Karen Singson as new managing director

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December 3, 2025 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — Unicapital Inc., one of the country’s leading independent investment houses, is entering a new phase of growth with the appointment of seasoned global finance leader Karen Singson as its new managing director.

Unicapital said that Singson’s appointment highlights the company’s goal of becoming a more agile and globally attuned investment house.

“Her international perspective and deep understanding of the local market positions the firm to better navigate shifting market cycles, capture new opportunities and serve clients with the sophistication required in today’s landscape,” Unicapital said.

Singson is bringing over two decades of experience spanning global finance, government service and financial technology expected to enhance Unicapital’s regional competitiveness while staying rooted in its local market foundations.

Singson, a CFA charterholder and Harvard Business School graduate, started her career in New York at the investment banking arm of Swiss Re and in the equity research group at Morgan Stanley, followed by buy-side experience covering Global Financials at The Boston Company Asset Management.

She also served as chief privatization officer and later as undersecretary of the Department of Finance.

During her public-sector tenure, she advised on landmark restructuring and privatization deals, including the recapitalization of United Coconut Planters Bank and the restructuring of Hanjin Shipyard, which secured a $300-million investment from Cerberus Capital.

In investment banking, Singson was vice president for Philippine coverage at Macquarie Capital, where she led capital markets as well as merger and acquisitions advisory across key sectors.

“I am bringing an integrated view of how capital, governance and innovation can accelerate growth. My focus is on bringing institutional-grade advisory and access to capital to the entrepreneurs and companies that power the Philippine economy,” Singson said.