He joins the firm from Deutsche Bank where he served as a currency options trader.

Prior to this, Roberts spent five and a half years at NatWest Markets, most recently serving as a FX derivatives trader.

Elsewhere in his tenure at NatWest Markets, he worked as a US rates strategies.

Roberts announced his appointment in a social media post.

This latest appointment follows that of Olivia Gassner, who was appointed VP, equity electronic sales trader at JP Morgan earlier this month.

Gassner joined the firm from RBC Capital Markets, where she served in the same role for three years prior to the move. 

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He most recently worked as a trader and portfolio manager at Unigestion for one and a half years and before that worked in equity trading related roles at Citi. 

“We are pleased to announce a new appointment in our KCx team, Faruk Akar […] to help develop the Kepler Cheuvreux strategy of growing its execution footprint and expertise,” said Kepler in an announcement on social media. 

The firm also confirmed that PT is one of the 5 key strategic ambitions at KCx going forward.

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Akar has also previously served as an associate, equities strategy, at quantitative investment management firm Winton.

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Before moving to BCS Global Markets, Cleary was managing director, head of sales trading at BCS Financial Group. 

London-based Cleary has extensive experience working in trading positions. He previously served as head international sales trader at Otkritie Securities, and before that held sales trading roles at VTB Capital and Renaissance Capital.

Cleary has also worked as a hedge fund trader at Walter Capital Management and head of operational risk and control at Bear Stearns International.

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London-based Lam announced his new role on social media.

He has previous experience across multi-asset trading and his past roles include stints as a multi asset trader at Manulife Investment Management and BNP Paribas Asset Management.

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In addition, Lam has also previously served as an FX and futures trader at Amundi, as well as a finance analyst at KBC Financial Products, and an operational analyst at Citi.

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Citi has expanded its FX markets team in Asia with the appointment of two new individuals, according to an internal memo seen by The TRADE. Anand Goyal was appointed head of FX institutional sales for Japan, Asia North, Australia and Asia South, based in Singapore. Goyal joins from JP Morgan where he had been serving as head of macro FX and real money sales for Asia Pacific. Alongside him, Hooi Wan Ng was appointed head of markets for Malaysia. She also joins from JP Morgan where she had been serving as head of local corporate sales and private side sales.

Hugh Whelan was named head of liquidity management and data strategy at SGX FX, having previously worked as head of CME Group owned EBS Direct. Specifically, London-based Whelan will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and growth of the liquidity provider client segment. He is also set to develop the data products within SGX FX. Whelan’s career has had a strong focus on FX markets, having previously led the launch of EBS Direct into a new bilateral FX trading venue – which is now owned by CME Group.  

Muzinich & Co appointed George Kierton as a trader based in London. He joined from Amundi, where he spent the last two and a half years, most recently as a senior fixed income trader. Elsewhere in his career, Kierton served as a fixed income trader at BMO Global Asset Management and MUFG.

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Hugh Whelan

The move comes as SGX FX seeks to bolster its liquidity provision and data offering. 

Jean-Philippe Malé, president at SGX FX, said: “[Whelan’s] vision and expertise in building strategic partnerships with liquidity providers and technology service vendors worldwide will be instrumental in this next chapter of our growth. 

“With his proven track-record in FX markets, Hugh is uniquely positioned to lead our efforts in enhancing our platform and expanding the SGX FX franchise globally.” 

Specifically, London-based Whelan will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and growth of the liquidity provider client segment. He is also set to develop the data products within SGX FX.

Whelan’s career has had a strong focus on FX markets, having previously led the launch of EBS Direct into a new bilateral FX trading venue – which is now owned by CME Group.  

Speaking to his appointment, Whelan, said: “I am thrilled to join SGX FX at such an exciting time in the company’s growth. I look forward to collaborating with the team to enhance our platform offerings and ensure we maintain a competitive edge in a fast-evolving market.”

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Anand Goyal has been appointed head of FX institutional sales for Japan, Asia North, Australia and Asia South, based in Singapore.

He will report to Cécile Gambardella, head of sales for markets for Japan, Asia North and Australia and Sam Hewson, global head of FX sales.

“As we look to build on our market leading position across the region, Anand’s appointment is a significant move that aligns with our strategy. His expertise will enhance our ability to deliver tailored FX Solutions and foster stronger partnerships with our institutional clients,” said Hewson.

Goyal joins from JP Morgan where he had been serving as head of macro FX and real money sales for Asia Pacific.

Alongside him, Hooi Wan Ng has been appointed head of markets for Malaysia. She will report to Sue Lee, head of markets for Asia South and Vikram Singh, Citi country officer and banking head for Malaysia.

She also joins from JP Morgan where she had been serving as head of local corporate sales and private side sales.

“With Hooi Wan’s extensive experience and deep understanding of the local market, we are well positioned to grow our Malaysian franchise further,” asserted Lee.

“She will lead the markets business in Malaysia with a client centric approach, leveraging our global footprint and solution structuring capabilities.”

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Jason Green was named director at BNP Paribas, focused on systematic macro sales following 10 and a half years at Morgan Stanley.  Whilst at Morgan Stanley he most recently served as executive director in electronic FX institutional sales. Before that, Green worked in fixed income derivatives solutions at Barclays Investment Bank. 

Olivia Gassner joined JP Morgan as VP, equity electronic sales trader following a stint at RBC Capital Markets. New York-based Gassner served in the same role at RBC Capital Markets for three years prior to the move. In the past, she worked at Barclays for almost five years, most recently as an associate, equity electronic sales trader. 

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New York-based Gassner served in the same role at RBC Capital Markets for three years prior to the move. 

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In the past, she worked at Barclays for almost five years, most recently as an associate, equity electronic sales trader. 

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Whilst at Morgan Stanley he most recently served as executive director in electronic FX institutional sales.

Before that, Green worked in fixed income derivatives solutions at Barclays Investment Bank. 

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BNP Paribas declined to comment when approached by The TRADE.

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