UBS strengthens prime brokerage team in Asia

UBS has expanded its prime brokerage coverage of Asia, with the appointment of Ashley Jarvis as its Asia-Pacific head of prime brokerage sales and global head of business consultancy. Jarvis was the head of prime brokerage business consulting services for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Prior to joining UBS in 2004, Jarvis was a senior consultant launching hedge funds with Leale-Green and also with The Financial Services Authority in the UK. In his new role he is based in Hong Kong and coordinates the firm's marketing efforts across the region. The sales teams report functionally to Jarvis and retain their location reporting lines. He commenced his role on August...