UBS Asset Management has appointed Hayden Briscoe (pictured) as head of fixed income, Asia Pacific, with immediate effect.
Briscoe joins UBS from Alliance Bernstein, bringing a wealth of experience with more than 24 years of fixed income and currency experience.
In this new role, based in Hong Kong, he will oversee all fixed income portfolio management and business activities in the region.
"UBS Group has a strong presence and reputation in Asia and our Asset Management business has significant ambitions in key markets across the region,” says John Dugenske, global head of fixed income, UBS Asset Management. “I am confident that the new addition announced today will enable us to build on our excellent foundation for fixed income in the APAC region, as well as add to what we offer globally so as to ensure we are best positioned for the benefit of our clients.”
“We have already been managing a very broad range of strong performing Asian fixed income offerings and the addition of Hayden to our experienced team emphasises our conviction to the asset class in the region. His experience in China complements our aim to be a global leader for China related investments, in both RMB fixed income and equity offerings,” adds Rene Buehlmann, head of asset management, Asia Pacific.
Briscoe reports to John Dugenske, global head of fixed income, UBS Asset Management, and is part of the asset management APAC executive committee.
