Citywealth Leaders List, 60 seconds interview – Manish Singh, CIO, Crossbridge Capital

Date: 21 Jul 2025

Karen Jones

This week’s 60-second Citywealth Leaders List interview is dedicated to Manish Singh, CIO, Crossbridge Capital.

What does a typical day look like for you?

My day kicks off at 6am, quietly trying to slip out of my 5-year-old’s hug without waking him—never easy. First stop: coffee. Then a quick run down Chelsea Embankment and Battersea Park to clear my head.

Back home, I catch up on the headlines—X, Bloomberg, WSJ—before the morning shift begins: getting my two kids ready and out the door. School drop-off is done by 8:50am.

From there, I walk to work, usually listening to a mix of the Squawk Pod podcast and some music—Ella Langley, Kacey Musgraves, Perry Como, Bob Dylan, Shostakovich, Berlioz symphony and the occasional film soundtracks.  

The pace stays manageable until the U.S. markets open. That’s when things get lively. Until then, it’s more news, research, and prep—gearing up for the trading day that really kicks off around 1pm.

Tell us about some recent, interesting client instructions/requests you have received.

Some of the most interesting recent client questions have been around private markets—things like:
“I have access to Revolut or SpaceX shares. Should I buy?”

There’s also been a wave of curiosity around crypto again—particularly:
“What do you think of Ripple (XRP)?”

It’s always fascinating to see where investor attention is shifting—especially when it veers off the beaten path.

What challenges do your clients face and how are you helping your clients to overcome them?

I often say I’m 80% therapist, 20% investment advisor. In a world flooded with 24/7 news, alerts, and opinion disguised as analysis, the real challenge isn’t just managing money—it’s managing emotion.

I’ve trained myself over the years to tune out the noise, but that’s much harder for clients. And it’s not their fault. The constant media barrage is designed to provoke reaction, not reflection.

My role is to help them separate the real from the hypothetical—to bring clarity amidst the noise. I rely on data, historical context, and analysis of past outcomes to guide our conversations. It’s how I help them stay anchored to their long-term investment goals, even when the headlines scream otherwise.

What is your proudest professional achievement?

Staying risk-on through the first half of this year has proven to be a very satisfying call.

At the start of the year, the mood was dominated by doom-and-gloom headlines as President Trump ramped up his tariff war. But my analysis suggested early on that he couldn’t win a real economic battle with China—that was the core issue, while everything else was noise. I also argued that tariffs wouldn’t be inflationary, and that’s played out as expected.

Looking ahead, I believe Chair Powell won’t see out the year—and rate cuts are coming sooner than many think.

It’s been gratifying to see these views play out consistently, from the COVID market meltdown to now—all well-documented in my monthly newsletters and LinkedIn posts.

Proud? Yes. But more importantly, it’s a reminder that conviction, when grounded in data and experience, can pay off.

What do you consider to be the most important attributes for a leader?

Clarity of Thought and Conviction Under Pressure

As for me I am a macro thinker with a behavioural edge—anchored in data, confident in conviction, and calm in uncertainty.

Who do you most admire and why?

Besides my mum—an absolute angel who’s given me more than I can ever repay—it has to be Stan Druckenmiller.

Stan is a world-class investor with a track record that speaks for itself. But what sets him apart isn’t just his skill—it’s his humility. He’s never afraid to admit when he’s wrong, and that’s rare in this industry.

To me, that’s the true mark of wisdom: knowing that even with the best research and conviction, you’ll sometimes be wrong-footed. What matters then is the ability to take the loss, move on, and not let ego turn a small mistake into a big one.

It’s not just about managing capital—it’s about managing character. And Stan embodies that balance brilliantly.

Where was the last place you travelled to for work or pleasure?

Went to Cheltenham in April to watch the races. The horse I backed did win—only problem? It decided to ditch its jockey halfway through and galloped solo to the finish line. Great result for the horse, not so great for my bet.

Meanwhile, my wife and kids all picked winners. My son still loves reminding me that my horse technically came first… just without the minor detail of a jockey.

If you weren’t in this industry, what else might you be doing?

Throughout my life, I’ve been more drawn to history and biographies than to fiction, captivated by the richness of real life—the vast sea, towering mountains, rolling fields, dark skies, and the full spectrum of human emotion. Whether it’s theatre, opera, art galleries, or the BBC Proms, I’m irresistibly drawn to any form that brings stories vividly to life on stage or screen.

Right now, I’m developing a story of my own. If any producers or writers happen to come across this and are interested in collaborating, I’d love to hear from you!

How do you relax after a long day?

I’d like to relax by listening to music, but these days, unwinding after a long day usually means playing football with my 5-year-old son. I have no choice in the matter. No sooner have I changed into my home clothes than he’s already on me, eager to kick the ball around the living room. Sometimes he doesn’t even wait—he sneaks the ball right through my legs, proudly shouting, “I nutmegged you again, Daddy!” Bless him.

Want a law firm in sports in New York? Check our Proskauer Rose LLP and tax planning lawyer Stephanie Heilborn.

Need a tax planning UK lawyer? Review law firm Lester Aldridge and their leading lawyer Amanda Nelson

Want to join a philanthropy group in the USA? Check out Forward Global

Review one of the best lawyers in New York for litigation and estate planning, Joshua Rubenstein, Katten

Consider a US tax lawyer Anderson Law LLC

Need a trust company in Dubai? Cavenwell Group

Need a family lawyer?

Need a family office in Jersey in the Channel Islands? Review JTC Group, Kellyann Ozouf

Check out a great family law firm Stowe Family Law

Read about property law firm Mackrell