The new Chief Economist will have a particular focus on monetary policy and the financial liberalisation of China.

Raymond Yeung as been appointed to the role of a Chief Economist for Greater China, reporting to ANZ Chief Economist Richard Yetsenga.

According to a statement published on Tuesday, Yeung joined ANZ in 2010 as Senior Economist, Greater China and has been Acting Chief Economist, Greater China since March 2016. He will lead ANZ’s research team providing macroeconomic analysis on the Chinese economy as well as for Hong Kong and Taiwan, with a particular focus on monetary policy and the financial liberalisation of China.

Highly Valued by Clients

Prior to joining ANZ, Yeung was Deputy Head of Economic Research for Asia at Swiss Re in Hong Kong, and received his PhD degree in Economics from Queen’s University (Canada) in 1999.

«Raymond Yeung’s deep experience and knowledge of Greater China makes him the ideal person to lead our research team in the region. He has built a strong following for his economic commentary and his analysis is highly valued by clients,» ANZ Chief Economist Yetsenga said.