ICM.com Hires FX Veteran Andy Ring as GM of Greater China

UK-headquartered ICM.com, also known as ICM Capital, announced on Monday the appointment of Andy Ring as the General Manager of the Greater China region.

Ring, a master's degree holder in Economics and International Business, is an expert in the financial services industry and spent the last 15 years of his career in various companies. He spent years with other broker-dealers like Oanda, Gain Capital and Saxo Bank, which gave him direct exposure to the Forex Forex Foreign exchange or forex is the act of converting one nation’s currency into another nation’s currency (that possesses a different currency); for example, the converting of British Pounds into US Dollars, and vice versa. The exchange of currencies can be done over a physical counter, such as at a Bureau de Change, or over the internet via broker platforms, where currency speculation takes place, known as forex trading.The foreign exchange market, by its very nature, is the world’s largest tradi Foreign exchange or forex is the act of converting one nation’s currency into another nation’s currency (that possesses a different currency); for example, the converting of British Pounds into US Dollars, and vice versa. The exchange of currencies can be done over a physical counter, such as at a Bureau de Change, or over the internet via broker platforms, where currency speculation takes place, known as forex trading.The foreign exchange market, by its very nature, is the world’s largest tradi Read this Term trading sector.

His appointment was influenced by his expertise in the Chinese markets as the last 10 years of his professional experience were focused on China. Additionally, he worked with Maersk, one of the major shipping companies in the world.

Commenting on his new role, Ring said: “Building on ICM.com's recent success, I am pleased and honored to be part of this growing organization. In my role as General Manager, I am excited to contribute to the continued development and maintenance of high service standards that our clients in the Greater China area are accustomed to.”

ICM.com's Interest in Asia

ICM.com is a major broker-dealer, holding several licenses gained from regulators around the world. Ring’s appointment shows the broker's interest in the Chinese markets, which is a major market for any broker.

The UK-based broker’s interest in the Asian markets is clear from its license from the Malaysian regulator and its expansion in countries like Jordan. Earlier this month, Finance Magnates reported on the promotion of Joanne Tayara, who became ICM.com’s Dubai Office Director.

“We are always looking for new ways to provide our current and future clients with the top-notch support and customer services that ICM has become known for over the past 11 years. We are excited to have Andy leading the company in its success in the Greater China region,” said Shoaib Abedi, CEO of ICM.com.