Chi-X Australia Hires Peter Warton in Market Operations Role

Chi-X Australia Pty Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of alternative trading venue operator Chi-X Global Holdings LLC, today announced the appointment of Peter Warton as head of market operations. Mr. Warton's previous role was Global Head of IT operations at Tibra, a globally active securities firm.

Jamie Crank, Chi-X Australia’s current head of market operations, will move to a new role as head of product, responsible for developing trading solutions. Chris Lampropoulos will be responsible for the development of the market data business, having previously working at Chi-X Canada.

Mr. Warton rejoins Chi-X having worked at the firm between August 2011 and March 2014. In a career spanning over 25 years, Mr. Warton has also worked for the Australian Stock Exchange Stock Exchange A stock exchange, also known as a securities exchange or bourse represents is a facility where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.This includes shares of stock, bonds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), or other financial instruments. By extension, stock exchanges can also provide facilities for the issue and redemption of such securities and instruments and capital events including the payment of income and dividendsStock exchanges have developed into a permanent fixture in the fin A stock exchange, also known as a securities exchange or bourse represents is a facility where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.This includes shares of stock, bonds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), or other financial instruments. By extension, stock exchanges can also provide facilities for the issue and redemption of such securities and instruments and capital events including the payment of income and dividendsStock exchanges have developed into a permanent fixture in the fin Read this Term (ASX), LCH. Clearnet and Actant in a variety of software development and project management roles.

Mike Aikins, Chief Operations and Technology Officer of Chi-X Australia, stated, "He brings with him a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of our market operations having previously worked with Chi-X as a consultant in 2011 at the time of our launch." Adding, "We look forward to leveraging Peter’s knowledge and experience to strengthen our operational customer relationships and position Chi-X for continued further growth.”

According to Chi-X, the company achieved record turnover figures in October, exceeding AU$20 million and claiming an 18% market share.