Chester Liaw

Portfolio Manager And Lead FX And Rates Analyst/quantitative Macro Strategist at UOB Asset Management

Chester Liaw has a diverse range of work experience in the financial industry. Chester started their career as an Assistant Marketer at JPMorgan Chase & Co., where they coordinated operations and conducted research projects. Chester then worked as a Trainee Investment/Equity Analyst at Credit Suisse Private Banking, providing research and market commentaries. Chester later joined S|E|B Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken as a Junior Trader, where they quoted prices and managed positions for various currencies. Chester also worked as a Proprietary Trader at Blue Water Financials, trading futures on different asset classes and providing economic commentaries. Chester then joined Forecast-Roubini Global Economics as an FX and Interest Rates Strategist, analyzing market trends and producing strategy pieces. Currently, they are working at UOB Asset Management as a Portfolio Manager and Lead FX and Rates Analyst/Quantitative Macro Strategist, responsible for forecasting and asset allocation using various models and machine learning techniques.

Chester Liaw completed their Master of Science (MSc) degree in Masters of Finance by Research from Singapore Management University, from 2009 to 2011. Prior to this, they obtained a Bachelor of Business degree in Banking & Finance from Nanyang Technological University, from 2003 to 2006. Chester'seducation history also includes attending AJC, although specific details regarding degree and field of study are not provided.

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UOB Asset Management

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Established in 1986, UOB Asset Management (UOBAM) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Overseas Bank. Headquartered in Singapore, UOBAM has grown extensively across Asia with local presence in Brunei, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Our network includes UOB Islamic Asset Management in Malaysia and a joint venture with China’s Ping An Trust to form Ping An Fund Management Company. We have also forged a strategic alliance with Wellington Management Singapore. Our experienced team of more than 90 investment professionals conduct rigorous fundamental research within a proven investment framework to provide our clients with innovative investment solutions. The strength of our team lies in our commitment to investment excellence. Our performance has been recognised by the industry and we have garnered over 320 awards regionally since 1986. Through our regional network, we offer global investment management expertise to individuals, institutions and corporations. Our comprehensive suite of products ranges from retail unit trusts and exchange-traded funds to customised portfolio management services for institutional clients. A leader in innovation, UOBAM offers a digital option to manage investments with UOBAM Invest robo-adviser, making investing simpler, smarter and safer.


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