Hiroyasu Ando is CIO Senior Strategist and Economist of SMBC Nikko Securities since 2021. Mr. Ando conducts global macro-economic and financial markets analysis and offers information about asset management for investors. Prior to join SMBC Nikko Securities, Mr. Ando served as Economist with the Bank of Japan, Marubeni Corporation, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. Mr. Ando holds a master’s degree (MSc) in Econometrics and Economics from University of York in 2007 and BA of Economics from Nagoya University in 2001.