UBS Strengthens APAC Wealth Management With Senior Investment Hire

UBS has made a strategic UBS APAC wealth management hire, appointing a senior investment strategist from HSBC to strengthen its Asia-Pacific advisory capabilities as global banks compete for talent amid volatile markets.

The wealth management arm of UBS has named James Cheo to its chief investment office for APAC, covering Southern Asia and Australia, effective March 30, according to an internal memo. In his new role, Cheo will deliver investment content and client coverage across Southeast Asia, Australia and India.

He joins UBS from HSBC, where he served as regional chief investment officer for Southeast Asia and India within its global private banking and wealth unit.

Cheo brings more than 20 years of experience spanning multi-asset strategy, macroeconomic research and thematic investing, UBS said.