SGX FX announced today (Tuesday) on LinkedIn the appointment
of Hugh Whelan as the new Head of Liquidity Management and Data Strategy.
Whelan brings experience from his previous role at EBS,
where he played a key role in launching and developing EBS Direct into a
notable foreign exchange (FX) trading platform.
Expertise in FX Industry
Whelan’s career at EBS began in November 2013, where he
served as Head of EBS Direct FX Trading Platforms until June 2024. In this
position, he led the establishment of EBS Direct, a bilateral FX trading venue
offering spot, forwards, swaps, and metals under ICAP Plc. Whelan successfully
managed its transition to NEX Group and its integration into the CME Group in
2018.
During his tenure at EBS, Whelan oversaw a global team
focused on commercial success, client acquisition, business growth, and product
innovation across three trading venues: EBS Direct, EBS Select, and EBS
Institutional. He worked to build strategic partnerships with liquidity
providers, technology service providers, software firms, and other trading
venues.
SGX FX states on their post: “In this new role, Whelan will
lead the strategic growth of our Liquidity Provider client segment and data
products, focusing on building strong relationships with banks, brokers, and
financial institutions. He will also drive innovation to enhance our platform
and better serve the LP community.”
Diverse Experience in Financial Leadership
Whelan’s leadership contributed to EBS Direct being
recognized as a preferred platform for low-latency, relationship-based FX
trading.
Under his guidance, the platform improved global liquidity management
and advanced post-trade cost analysis, enhancing execution experiences for a
diverse clientele, including banks, hedge funds, asset managers, and buy-side
firms.
In addition to his role at EBS, Whelan served as Chairman of
Twickenham Lawn Tennis Club for 6 years. He was also a Chairman Advisory Board
member for TeachTennis-International for about 4 years, and a Non-Executive
Director at Brickendon Consulting for over a year. Whelan co-founded
FXSpotStream LLC, serving as a Non-Executive Director for 3 years.
This article was written by Tareq Sikder at www.financemagnates.com.
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