HSBC’s asset management arm appoints a new head of credit research in Asia amid an ongoing expansion across its product range and distribution capabilities in the region.

HSBC Asset Management appoints Seok Poh Yeoh as head of credit research for Asia, according to a statement, effective immediately. 

In her Hong Kong-based role, Yeoh reports locally to head of Asian fixed income Elizabeth Allen as well as Paris-based global head of credit research Tina Radovic.

Yeoh has 16 years of industry experience and joined HSBC in 2012 as a financial analyst from Credit Suisse, where she was a financial and corporate credit research analyst.

Platform Upgrade

The latest hire follows announced ambitions by HSBC Asset Management to enhance its platform in mainland China, India and Southeast Asia, most notably for the high net worth product range across alternatives, sustainability and thematic equities. 

According to the bank, HSBC Asset Management has Asian fixed income assets under management totaling nearly $73 billion as of March 31 this year.