Equirus Securities has strengthened its strategic partnership with Aletheia Capital by appointing Jim Walker as its Global Economic Advisor. Walker, who is currently the Chief Economist at Aletheia, has a rich background, having founded the Asianomics Group and served as the chief economist at CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets. His role will enhance Equirus' global macro research capabilities, catering to institutional clients. In another significant development, Bajaj Finserv's alternative investment management arm, Bajaj Alts, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch portfolio management services (PMS). This service aims to attract high-net-worth individuals by offering differentiated investment strategies. Lakshmi Iyer, the group president of investments at Bajaj Alts, emphasized that this PMS license marks a strategic step in building a unique investment platform for discerning investors. Furthermore, Anish Tawakley has been appointed as the Chief Investment Officer at DSP Asset Managers, where he will oversee both equity and fixed income investments. Tawakley brings over three decades of experience, which is expected to be crucial for delivering consistent results across market cycles.