Credit Suisse has expanded its Greater China business with the hire of a former Taiwan private banker from UBS, finews.asia has learned.

Andy Kuo joins Credit Suisse as a director for the Greater China Singapore market, according to an internal memo seen by finews.asia, based in Singapore. 

Kuo was most recently with UBS in Taipei where he advised onshore ultra-high net worth clients and their families on their wealth. Previously, he spent 15 years in corporate banking with Citi and HSBC, mainly advising large Taiwan-listed companies.

«With one of the most diversified private wealth management footprints on the ground, Credit Suisse remains an attractive employer in Asia and we will continue to recruit experienced talents in this region that will support our strategic transformation,» said Keng Cheong Lock, market group head, Greater China Singapore and Japan International, wealth management APAC.

A spokesperson for the bank confirmed the new hire.