Electronic
trading firm Edgewater Markets has added two senior professionals to its
leadership team. Raja Thakur has joined the company as Director of
Institutional Sales. Additionally, Ben Rogan has come on board as Executive
Director and Head of Compliance for Edgewater Markets London, the firm’s UK
entity regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Thakur
brings nearly 20 years of experience across institutional sales, trading, and
prime brokerage services. “I look forward to leveraging my experience and
insights to drive value for our institutional clients and contribute to the
continued success of the company,” he commented.
In
addition, Rogan has an extensive background in regulatory compliance, trading
infrastructure, and financial services. According to the company’s
announcement, he will ensure Edgewater Markets’ offerings meet and
exceed regulatory standards globally.
“It is a
fantastic opportunity to join Edgewater Markets London and contribute to our
Prime UK offering,” said Rogan.
The two
appointments come as Edgewater Markets aims to expand its
electronic trading and workflow automation solutions for institutional foreign
exchange market participants.
“We are
delighted to welcome Raja and Ben to the Edgewater family,” said Emanuel
Georgouras, the CEO of Edgewater Markets UK. “Their deep expertise and industry
knowledge will be invaluable assets as we continue to innovate and deliver
best-in-class solutions to our clients worldwide.”
The
move comes after a year ago Edgewater hired other industry veterans. First it
was Chan Chong San, as its Managing Director for the Asia Pacific region,
followed by Andres Cifuentes as Global Head of
Liquidity.
Edgewater’s Middle East
and UK Expansion
Edgewater
Markets expanded its geographical footprint in 2023. In August, the company
launched foreign exchange trading technology services for the currencies of the
Gulf Corporation Council (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the
UAE) as well as Egypt. The goal of this launch, according to a statement, is to
eliminate intermediaries and facilitate direct trading relationships with local
banks. Through these efforts, Edgewater aims to bring greater efficiency and
innovation to its offerings across the Gulf region.
Weeks
prior, Edgewater Markets had also gained a foothold in the UK by securing a
license from the FCA to operate as Edgewater Markets Limited. This regulatory
approval reinforces the company’s position in the UK and Europe. Additionally,
it welcomed Emanuel Georgouras as the new Chief Executive to head up its
UK-based business.
Edgewater
Markets provides electronic FX liquidity, automated workflow tools, and
algorithmic execution services to asset managers, hedge funds, banks, brokers,
and other institutional market participants. The company says its focus is on
technological innovation, reliability, and client service.
Electronic
trading firm Edgewater Markets has added two senior professionals to its
leadership team. Raja Thakur has joined the company as Director of
Institutional Sales. Additionally, Ben Rogan has come on board as Executive
Director and Head of Compliance for Edgewater Markets London, the firm’s UK
entity regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Thakur
brings nearly 20 years of experience across institutional sales, trading, and
prime brokerage services. “I look forward to leveraging my experience and
insights to drive value for our institutional clients and contribute to the
continued success of the company,” he commented.
In
addition, Rogan has an extensive background in regulatory compliance, trading
infrastructure, and financial services. According to the company’s
announcement, he will ensure Edgewater Markets’ offerings meet and
exceed regulatory standards globally.
“It is a
fantastic opportunity to join Edgewater Markets London and contribute to our
Prime UK offering,” said Rogan.
The two
appointments come as Edgewater Markets aims to expand its
electronic trading and workflow automation solutions for institutional foreign
exchange market participants.
“We are
delighted to welcome Raja and Ben to the Edgewater family,” said Emanuel
Georgouras, the CEO of Edgewater Markets UK. “Their deep expertise and industry
knowledge will be invaluable assets as we continue to innovate and deliver
best-in-class solutions to our clients worldwide.”
The
move comes after a year ago Edgewater hired other industry veterans. First it
was Chan Chong San, as its Managing Director for the Asia Pacific region,
followed by Andres Cifuentes as Global Head of
Liquidity.
Edgewater’s Middle East
and UK Expansion
Edgewater
Markets expanded its geographical footprint in 2023. In August, the company
launched foreign exchange trading technology services for the currencies of the
Gulf Corporation Council (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the
UAE) as well as Egypt. The goal of this launch, according to a statement, is to
eliminate intermediaries and facilitate direct trading relationships with local
banks. Through these efforts, Edgewater aims to bring greater efficiency and
innovation to its offerings across the Gulf region.
Weeks
prior, Edgewater Markets had also gained a foothold in the UK by securing a
license from the FCA to operate as Edgewater Markets Limited. This regulatory
approval reinforces the company’s position in the UK and Europe. Additionally,
it welcomed Emanuel Georgouras as the new Chief Executive to head up its
UK-based business.
Edgewater
Markets provides electronic FX liquidity, automated workflow tools, and
algorithmic execution services to asset managers, hedge funds, banks, brokers,
and other institutional market participants. The company says its focus is on
technological innovation, reliability, and client service.
