Saxo Markets Names Sean Ma as Head of Saxo Institutional Based in Hong Kong

Saxo Capital Markets HK Limited (Saxo Markets), the online trading and investment specialist, announced the appointment of Sean Ma as Head of Saxo Institutional, to further expand the institutional offering across the Greater China region.

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Ma will report to Ivan Chang, Regional Head of Saxo Institutional, APAC, and will be responsible for leading the Institutional team, exploring business opportunities and driving growth in the region. Based in Hong Kong, Ma will also report to Richard Douglas, CEO of Hong Kong.

Richard Douglas, CEO of Hong Kong, Saxo Markets, comments:"Hong Kong has always been an international financial hub with financial institutions of all sizes servicing clients worldwide. As a FinTech pioneer with award-winning platforms and 30 years of experience, Saxo is well-positioned to work with more institutional clients in the region to accelerate their digital transformation and improve end client experience. Ma brings the expertise and energy we're looking for and bolsters our overall ambition in the region across both retail and institutional segments."

Ivan Chang, Regional Head of Saxo Institutional, APAC, Saxo Markets, comments:"In APAC, we currently work with partners in many sectors. They come to us for a seamlessly integrated and outsourced digital value chain, which allows them to reduce cost and complexity, and focus on their clients. Ma will play a key role as we continue to grow regionally, and we look forward to welcoming more partners in Hong Kong and the region."

Prior to joining Saxo, Ma has been with top financial institutions in the securities and futures industry and FinTech related sectors. With over a decade's experience, Ma was in several senior management roles and was the founding member of two Hong Kong licensed firms, leading the team to fully operational and break even within one year. Half of his career time is spent in Hong Kong, and the other half is in mainland China.

Commenting on his appointment, Ma says:"It's my great honour to take on this role and lead the team in the region. The Institutional commercial area is a crucial piece for Saxo. I'm excited to be a part of the growth of a global FinTech pioneer like Saxo. I'm looking forward to contributing to the team and helping our institutional partners to achieve their goals."