Swissquote names Karim Yakhloufi as head of the bank's German desk

Online Swiss bank Swissquote announced it has appointed Karim Yakhloufi as Head of the German Desk. This addition to the company aims to grow FX and Cross-Asset Trading with a focus on private clients, asset managers and family offices.

As seen on his Linkedin profile, Yakhloufi has over 15 years of experience in the financial industry. He described himself as a "dedicated, result-focused professional with international experience in finance, marketing and sales." Prior to joining Swissquote, he served as Head of Sales & BD at Strateo, a branch of Arkea Direct Bank based in Geneva, for over 7 years. From 2013 to 2014, Yakhloufi was Head of Sales and Client Relations at Keytrade Bank. 

Karim Yakhloufi commented: "I am absolutely delighted to join this team and contribute to the success story of this highly innovative and digital-oriented bank."

​Swissquote Group Holding is a Swiss banking group specialising in the provision of online financial and trading services. The Group's shares have been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol “SQN” since 29 May 2000. The Group's headquarters are located in Gland, Switzerland. The company also has offices in Zurich, Bern, Dubai, Malta, London and Hong Kong. The Group has 722 employees.