Zurich-based Syz Capital, the alternative investment arm of the family owned Syz Group, has appointed Richard Byworth as Managing Partner and Head of Liquid Alternatives, highlighting the firm’s ongoing growth.

As of October 2022, Byworth leads all aspects of the liquid alternatives portfolios, investment, and advisory including sales for the firm.

Byworth is a seasoned investment professional who started his career in investment banking in London, then Tokyo and Hong Kong, as Managing Director for Japanese broker, Nomura. Most recently he developed, built and listed the first digital asset ecosystem onto Nasdaq, as CEO of Eqonex Group.