Cboe has named Wei Liao as its new director of derivatives market intelligence, as part of the network’s continued expansion of its global derivatives business. 
Liao will work out of Hong Kong, where she will focus on driving forward Cboe’s derivatives market and content franchise to its client base in Asia Pacific (APAC).
“I’m excited to join Cboe at a time when derivatives adoption is accelerating globally, especially in the APAC region,” Liao said.
“Cboe’s Derivatives Market Intelligence group has built a reputation for its unparalleled market insights and strong commitment to client engagement – earning a wide following among institutional and retail investors, media, and other industry participants alike. I look forward to expanding on the team’s work, deepening our impact in APAC and helping our clients here navigate today’s complex markets with actionable, data-driven insights.”
Liao brings 15 years of macroeconomic research, trading and portfolio management experience to the new role, and before joining Cboe, she worked as a portfolio manager at CQS Asset Management.
Prior to this, she was also the founder and manager of derivatives-focused hedge fund, Watercourse Macro Found.
Mandy Xu, global head of derivatives market intelligence at Cboe said: “APAC is a key region where options and futures are gaining rapid momentum among both institutional and retail investors, and with that, we see a significant opportunity to serve this market through expanded data access and client education.
“With her background as a portfolio manager and trader, Wei brings deep market expertise, a seasoned practitioner’s perspective, and a client-first mindset – all of which are critical as we work to close the education gap and support the region’s next phase of growth. I’m thrilled to welcome her to the team.”
Liao confirmed her position in a social media announcement.