Thomas Zimmerman, who used to be part of the team that published UBS investment researchs Mortgage Strategist, is still at UBS heading up a research group within Swiss National Bank Fund Management Group.
In October, UBS andthe Swiss National Bank forged an agreement to isolate $60 billion dollars of UBS illiquid securities and other assets into a separate fund entity set up by the Swiss government.
Zimmermans new group comprises Trevor Murray, Lidan Yang, Rei Shinozuka and Yan Liu, who were also part of the Mortgage Strategist team. Zimmerman maintains the title of managing director and is still based in New York.