UBS Asset Management named Hayden Briscoe as head of fixedincome for the Asia-Pacific region, effective immediately.

Briscoe, who has more than 24 years of fixed income andcurrency experience, joined UBS Asset Management from Alliance Bernstein,according to a July 26 release.

In his new role, Briscoe will oversee all fixed incomeportfolio management and business activities in the Asia-Pacific region.

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