Citi adds execution and trading heads in Asia

Citi has hired Ian Smith from Credit Suisse as head of electronic execution in an effort to become a leader in the service. In addition, the bank announces hires to its FX trading and TMT teams, as it continues to build its Asia franchise.

Citi announced yesterday that it has appointed Ian Smith as head of electronic execution product for Asia-Pacific. Smith joined Citi after 10 years at Credit Suisse where he was head of advanced execution services product Asia-Pacific. Smith will report to Paul Sanger, regional head of execution services.

This hire further underlines our intentions to become the leading provider of electronic execution services to our clients, said Sanger. Ian's market knowledge, experience in creating execution platforms and client relationships will be instrumental in helping drive our business forward in this area which is a major strategic priority.

Smith will work closely with Ben Valentine, head of electronic execution sales trading and will be leading a...

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