Tag: Plato Partnership

The reason behind the decision is unconfirmed; the move marks the end of an eight-year partnership focused on developing block trading in Europe.

The addition of Optiver aims to help represent the diverse interests of all market participants alongside fostering innovations to improve the overall market experience.

The past week saw new heads of trading appointed, as well as electronic trading quant analytics and chair related roles.

Appointment comes following Christoph Hock's departure; follows his recent decision to step down as head of trading at Union Investments.

Follows the addition of Kepler Cheuvreux, UBS Asset Management and Pictet Asset Management as founding members late last year.

The move follows the Brazilian Securities Commission ruling last year to allow block trading for the first time.

Addition of these new founding members will aid our mission to bring greater efficiency and innovation to all areas of the European equity marketplace, claims partnership.

The past week saw appointments from B2C2, Baton Systems, Goldman Sachs, Plato Partnership, Finalto and AustralianSuper.

New board member brings more than 25 years’ experience to Plato Partnership, having previously served at Bridgewater Associates, Mellon Capital Management, Dresdner Kleinwort, Credit Suisse and WR Hambrecht and Co.

Incoming SVP joins from Plato Partnership, while continuing to serve at Plia and The Buy-side Trading Community by K&K Global Consulting.