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HONG KONG, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- In recognising the rapid expansion of the Asian real estate market, RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) has announced the appointment of Andy Wu as Senior Economist to be based in RICS Asia Office in Hong Kong effective 6th February 2012. Andy will have dual reporting line to RICS Chief Economist Simon Rubinsohn in London, UK as well as Asia's Head of Communications Roy Ying.
The new Senior Economist will have specific responsibilities in developing contents, as well as gathering and interpreting market intelligence, to support brand development in Asia. Furthermore, a key element of the role will be to strengthen engagements with both policymakers and influencers and, in the process, raise the credibility of the RICS. He will also be in charge of producing analysis on a number of RICS economic products as well as acting as one of the official spokespersons in providing economic commentary on real estate market and polices within Asia.
Andy joined RICS from DCW Capital Advisors, an investment fund specialising in Asian markets, where he was Economist, responsible for overseeing research on Asian macro-economic and financial sector issues. He also developed the economic scenarios that underpinned the firm's investments strategies. Prior to this, he was an analyst at Taiwan Ratings, a subsidiary of Standard & Poor's and was previously employed at Union Bank of California's Taipei Branch as Manager/Head, Economic & Credit Research.
RICS Chief Economist Simon Rubinsohn says, "I am really pleased to welcome Andy Wu to the team. His appointment is another important milestone for the RICS demonstrating the commitment of the Institution to its global agenda. I expect him to make a significant contribution to the credibility of the RICS in Asia increasing the quality and relevance of our economic products, strengthening the communication with policymakers and, more generally, raising the profile of the organisation."
Andy Wu holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics degree from the University of British Columbia and a Master of Arts in Economics degree from McGill University in Canada with a specialization in macroeconomics, international finance, and applied econometrics.
RICS Asia Head of Communications Roy Ying says, "I am delighted to have Andy coming onboard to join RICS. Given his strong economic background, I am confident that he will strengthen the reputation of RICS as a credible source of high quality market intelligence in the real estate industry."
About RICS & RICS Asia
RICS is the world's leading qualification when it comes to professional standards in land, property and construction. In a world where more and more people, governments, banks and commercial organisations demand greater certainty of professional standards and ethics, attaining RICS status is the recognised mark of property professionalism.
Over 100 000 property professionals working in the major established and emerging economies of the world have already recognised the importance of securing RICS status by becoming members.
RICS is an independent professional body that since 1868, has been committed to setting and upholding the highest standards of excellence and integrity -- providing impartial, authoritative advice on key issues affecting businesses and society. RICS is a regulator of both its individual members and firms enabling it to maintain the highest standards and providing the basis for unparalleled client confidence in the sector.
The RICS Asia supports a network of over 11,000 individual professionals across the Asia Pacific region with an objective to help develop the property and construction markets in these countries, by introducing professional standards, best practice and international experience. It promotes RICS and its members as the natural advisors on all property matters. It also ensures that services and career development opportunities are provided to members.
The RICS Asia region covers national associations and local groups locating in Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, The People's Republic of China and the SAR Hong Kong. It also has members working across the region such as Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma/Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Laos PDR, Macao, Mongolia, Nepal, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, The Maldives, The Philippines, Timor East and Vietnam. For more information, please visit: www.ricsasia.org
Media enquiry, please contact:
RICS Asia Public Relations Representative
Mr. Andy Hung / Mr Timothy Wong
Tel: +852-2372-0090
Fax: +852-2372-0490
Mob: +852-9254-9250 / +852-6485-3225
Email: andy@creativegp.com / timothy@creativegp.com
