James Leung

James Leung, CFA, CAIA has extensive work experience in the finance industry. James is currently the Head of Asset Allocation Asia and Managing Director at Barings since 2017. Previously, they served as the Head of HK Multi-Asset Class Solutions at Credit Suisse from 2015 to 2017 and as an Executive Director and Senior Portfolio Manager at UBS from 2008 to 2015. Prior to that, they held positions as a Client Investment Director at SEI Investments from 2006 to 2008 and as an Investment Director at GAM from 2002 to 2006. James also worked as a Portfolio Manager at AXA Investment Managers from 2001 to 2002 and as a Senior Manager Institutional Clients at HSBC from 1999 to 2001.

James Leung, CFA, CAIA, obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Quantitative Economics from the University of Toronto in the years 1984-1989. In 1998, they earned the CFA designation from the CFA Institute. In 2005, they completed the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst program. James Leung holds certifications in both CFA and CAIA.