New Aberdeen credit investment manager comes from Susquehanna

Amanda Chong
AMANDA CHONG
abrdn Oceania Pty Ltd - Investment Manager
APPOINTMENT
abrdn Oceania Pty Ltd
ABRDN OCEANIA PTY LTD
Date: November 2019
Position: Investment Manager

Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) has appointed Amanda Chong as an investment manager focusing on credit.

Based in Sydney, Chong has regional experience on a variety of debts and investment-grade credits heavily skewed towards sub-investment grade / high-yield, some distressed, and creditor work-outs. For the past 12 years, Chong has performed credit and risk research for Susquehanna.

In addition to providing fundamental analysis, Chong provide a break-down of deal structures so traders can understand the key risks.

The hire helps Aberdeen strengthen their Australian fixed income capabilities.

ASI head of fixed income for Asia and Australia, Adam McCabe, said they're delighted to welcome Chong to the team. "The Australian market has undergone significant structural change, especially with respect to the management of fixed income assets. The changing environment means we need to continually adjust our skill-set to deliver fixed income solutions that meet our clients' needs."