One week after CEO Guy de Picciotto completed his Asian swing, Union Bancaire Privee has appointed a senior banker to its Hong Kong business.

Joining Union Bancaire Privee (UBP) in Hong Kong as Managing Director and team head for the Philippines market is Ricardo Choi. Choi moved from French lender BNP Paribas in Hong Kong. 

A spokeswoman for the bank confirmed the new hire to finews.asia.