Mumbai, Apr 7, 2026: Equirus Securities announced the appointment of Dr Jim Walker as its Global Economic Advisor, as part of its expanded partnership with Aletheia Capital.
Aletheia Capital is recognised as Asia’s largest global independent investment advisory firm and the appointment is expected to strengthen Equirus’ global macro research capabilities for institutional clients, the company said.
Dr Walker, currently Chief Economist at Aletheia Capital brings over three decades of experience. He was previously Founder of Asianomics Group and Chief Economist at CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets and is known for his early and independent calls on major global economic turning points.
In his new role, Dr Walker will contribute macroeconomic insights to Equirus’ institutional equities platform, with a focus on global economic cycles, capital flows and geopolitical developments, helping investors interpret global macro shifts with greater clarity.
“We are excited to expand our partnership with Aletheia with this appointment. Dr Walker brings a distinctive and independent perspective on global economic cycles, which will significantly strengthen the depth of our research and client engagement. His insights will be especially valuable in helping our institutional clients interpret macro shifts and position portfolios with greater clarity,” Equirus Securities CEO Vishad Turakhia said.
Dr Jim Walker added: “I look forward to working with the equity team at Equirus. Despite the ongoing war in the Middle East, India remains one of the best growth stories globally. The chance to visit more frequently and extend research coverage in different provinces of the country is an exciting opportunity.”
Equirus Group is a full-service financial services firm with presence across investment banking, institutional securities, wealth and asset management, NBFC and insurance solutions. It has completed over 330 transactions across M&A, private equity, IPOs, QIPs, rights issues and structured finance, raising about USD 15.6 billion over the last 18 years.
