André De Silva, Cfa
About André De Silva, Cfa
André De Silva is the Global Head and Managing Director of Emerging Market Rates Research at HSBC, where he has worked since 2010. He has a strong academic background with degrees from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, and he has led research teams recognized for their excellence in the field.
Work at HSBC
André De Silva has been with HSBC since 2005, holding various positions that highlight his expertise in rates research. He currently serves as the Global Head and Managing Director of Emerging Market Rates Research, a role he has occupied since 2014. Prior to this, he was the Managing Director and Head of APAC Rates Research from 2010. His tenure at HSBC has been marked by significant contributions to the firm's research capabilities, particularly in the Asia Pacific and Global Emerging Markets Rates sectors.
Education and Expertise
André De Silva holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Major Programme Management from the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, where he studied from 2021 to 2023. He also earned a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Finance from the University of Cambridge. His expertise encompasses credit strategy, quantitative techniques, asset allocation, and global rates strategy, which have been instrumental in his research leadership.
Background
André De Silva relocated from London to Hong Kong to enhance HSBC's research teams in the Asia Pacific region. His career at HSBC began in London, where he served as the Deputy Head of Global Rates Strategy from 2005 to 2010. His move to Hong Kong reflects his commitment to expanding the firm's research capabilities in emerging markets.
Achievements
Under André De Silva's leadership, his research teams achieved the number one ranking in Emerging Market Sovereign Research by Euromoney for four consecutive years. He has also been recognized in Greenwich surveys and Asia Fixed Income polls for the high caliber of his research teams, showcasing his influence in the field of rates research.