Nomura Promotes Anant Swarup to Head of Emerging Markets Macro, EMEA

Nomura, one of the world’s largest investment groups, has elevated Anant Swarup to the role of Head of Emerging Markets (EM) Macro for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) with immediate effect, Finance Magnates has learned.

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Mr. Swarup is no stranger to Nomura, having originally joined the group back in 2008. During the course of his tenure, he has focused on several different functions and areas, including derivatives, rates, and macros. His most recent role at the group included a stint as its Managing Director, Head of North Asian Rates and Non Linear Rates, whilst based out of Singapore for nearly six years.

Diverse Background

Prior to this role, he also worked as the Executive Director, Head of Yen Derivatives and UST Trading, Asia-Pacific (APAC) Asia-Pacific (APAC) The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is one of the fastest growing in terms of population. This region in particular is of great importance to the financial services industry, as it is seen as the largest growth market for clients.APAC is comprised of diverse currency markets that are shaped by various and, at times, competing forces, from global regulation to local capital controls.The region has been seen as one of the hardest to enter by FX brokers for this reason, as well as grappling cultural or The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is one of the fastest growing in terms of population. This region in particular is of great importance to the financial services industry, as it is seen as the largest growth market for clients.APAC is comprised of diverse currency markets that are shaped by various and, at times, competing forces, from global regulation to local capital controls.The region has been seen as one of the hardest to enter by FX brokers for this reason, as well as grappling cultural or Read this Term), dating back to 2008. Additional roles also include time spent at Lehman Brothers as its Vice President (VP) and Head of Non Yen Trading – Japan as well as a key player in its Yen Rates/Exotics Trading desk, according to information made public on his Linkedin profile.

In his new role as the Head of EM in EMEA, Mr. Swarup will be based out of London, and will be reporting to Yukata Nakajima, Nomura’s Head of Global Markets, EMEA as well as Rig Karkhanis, Head of Global Markets – Singapore.