London-based prime of prime brokerage and liquidity solutions provider iSAM Securities has announced that former head of e-Trading, Barry Flanigan, has moved to the Hong Kong office to become head of Asia Pacific for iSAM Securities, as part of a strategic move to realise growth in the region.
Barry began his career with iSAM Group in 2009, where he gained four years of experience across various business divisions including operations and trading at iSAM, the parent company of iSAM Securities' Systematic Hedge Fund. Seeing the potential to replicate iSAM's success from the buy-side, iSAM Securities was founded in 2013.
Since then, Barry has been integral to iSAM Securities' growth in various roles including Head of Distribution and Liquidity and most recently Head of Electronic Trading. Leveraging the Group's systematic trading DNA, Barry has worked cross-functionally to deliver sophisticated trading solutions to clients, leveraging proprietary high performance technology. Barry believed in the potential to support retail brokers with institutional hedge fund grade products and has helped propel iSAM Securities to the impressive position it is in today.
Barry, who has 15 years of experience with the iSAM Group, working in both Cape Town and London, will move to the firm's existing Hong Kong office to assume the role of Head of Asia Pacific. This strategic shift underlines the firm's client-centric approach with the goal of accelerating growth across Asia Pacific, strengthening regional leadership and increasing the autonomy of the Hong Kong office. The move aims to deliver even greater value to iSAM Securities' Asia Pacific clients through a more localized and responsive approach, with the added benefit of a deeper understanding of local market trends whilst maintaining the excellence and innovation that global clients expect.
“It's a great feeling,” Barry said during the move.
“We have long wanted to focus on the growth and potential of Asia. We have great resources and are supported by a sophisticated client base. Our move from London to lead the Asia Pacific region underscores our focus on strong leadership in this increasingly important market.”
Alex Rowe, Managing Director of iSAM, commented:
“Partnering with such an important partner who has accompanied iSAM throughout its growth reflects our commitment to global expansion. It strengthens our ability to represent and support the growth of the Asia Pacific region, both within securities and across the iSAM franchise.”
About iSAM Securities
iSAM Securities is regulated by the FCA, SFC, CTFC and registered with CIMA and is a leading algorithmic trading firm and trusted electronic market maker, providing liquidity, technology and prime services partner to institutional investors and trading venues worldwide. The company offers full service prime brokerage and execution with cutting edge proprietary technology and market leading analytical capabilities, cleared through the group's bank prime brokers. For more information please visit isam-securities.com.
iSAM Securities brands include iSAM Securities (UK) Limited, iSAM Securities (HK) Limited, iSAM Securities (Global) Limited, iSAM Securities (USA) Inc. and iSAM Securities Limited.
