With the global economy backing away from the abyss of a global depression, Asia ex-Japan equities had a tremendous run in 2009 when they rallied more than 70%. However, the start of 2010 has been rocky as the outlook for the global economy has become increasingly uncertain. Are the current market jitters justified? What will the rest of 2010 bring for Asia's equity markets and how should investors be positioned? These and many more questions will be answered by Yves Bogni, Asia ex-Japan Strategist at UBS Wealth Management. In addition, Chin-Keong Tan, Singapore Equity Analyst at UBS Wealth Management, will offer his insights on Singapore and the outlook for the local equity market.

About the Speakers

Mr Yves Bogni, CFA
UBS AG
Wealth Management Research
Asia and Global Emerging Market Strategist
Yves holds a degree in international management from the University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland. He also studied finance at Ajou University in South Korea and is a CFA charterholder. Yves Bogni joined UBS in 1995 and worked in various areas of the bank, including client advising, portfolio management, and futures & option trading. In 2004, Yves joined UBS Wealth Management Research in Zurich. As part of the Emerging Markets team, he was responsible for the Global Emerging Market Equity strategy. In February 2006, he moved to the Singapore office where he began to manage the strategy for Asia excluding Japan. At the same time, he continues to run the Global Emerging Markets strategy, which includes the Asian, Latin American and Eastern European equity markets.

Mr Chin-Keong Tan, CFA
UBS AG
Wealth Management Research
Corporate Research Analyst
Chin-Keong obtained his B.B.A. (First Class Honors) degree from the National University of Singapore. He is also a CFA charter holder. Chin Keong joins the Corporate Research team in Singapore as a Corporate Analyst with a focus on Singapore equities. He has seven years of experience as an investment research professional. Prior to joining us, Chin-Keong spent four years at HSBC Private Bank where he was the primary analyst in charge of covering the Singapore equity market. During his time there, he was actively involves in advising private bankers and clients on the Singapore equity market. He has also worked in Goldman Sachs as a financial analyst, where he was tasked with the coverage of the Singapore property and conglomerates sectors.