ubs wealth management

The bank transfers Alexander Kobler from Switzerland to become head of its new investment products and services unit in Asia-Pacific, following the departure of Michael Benz who left to join Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

The wealth businesses of UBS, BNP Paribas and Barclays announce senior hires, focusing on family office, independent wealth and trust structuring and advisory, respectively.

The bank appoints James Hong as its first private banking chief executive for Hong Kong. Meanwhile, managing directors Betty Tsui and Edith Lau are said to have quit UBS Wealth Management.

A UBS Wealth Management report outlines trends that should create investment opportunities in the region.