UBS Asset Management has announced the appointment of a head of fixed income, Asia Pacific, with immediate effect.
With more than 24 years of fixed income and currency experience Hayden Briscoe joins UBS from Alliance Bernstein, the Swiss bank said in a note to finews.asia.
In this new role, based in Hong Kong, Briscoe will build on the investment and business of the team and oversee all fixed income portfolio management and business activities in the region. At Alliance Bernstein Briscoe was the director Asia Pacific Fixed Income.
He will report to John Dugenske, global head of Fixed Income, UBS Asset Management and becomes part of the Asset Management APAC Executive Committee.
«We have already been managing a very broad range of strong performing Asian Fixed Income offerings and the addition of Hayden Briscoe 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,» commented Rene Buehlmann, head of Asset Management, UBS Asia Pacific.
