Saxo Markets Names Sean Ma as Head of Saxo Institutional in Hong Kong

To expand its reach, Saxo Capital Markets HK Limited (Saxo Markets) announced today that it has appointed Sean Ma as Head of Saxo Institutional. Based in Hong Kong, Ma will be responsible for the company’s expansion across the growing market of the Greater China region.

The newly appointed Head of Saxo Institutional will report to Ivan Chang, the Regional Head of Saxo Institutional, APAC. Additionally, he will report to Richard Douglas, the CEO of Hong Kong at Saxo Markets.

Ma has a strong presence in the financial services industry. In his extensive experience, Ma has held senior-level positions at some of the leading names in Asia’s financial sector. According to Saxo Markets, Ma spent half of his career in Mainland China and the other half in Hong Kong.

Richard Douglas, the CEO of Saxo Markets in Hong Kong, said: “Hong Kong has always been an international financial hub with financial institutions of all sizes servicing clients worldwide. As a FinTech pioneer with award-winning platforms and 30 years of experience, Saxo is well-positioned to work with more institutional clients in the region to accelerate their digital transformation and improve the end-client experience. Ma brings the expertise and energy we’re looking for and bolsters our overall ambition in the region across both retail and institutional segments.”

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Ivan Chang, the Regional Head of Saxo Institutional for APAC at Saxo Markets, said that the company is planning to develop new partnerships in the region in an effort to accelerate its growth in Greater China.

“It’s my great honor to take on this role and lead the team in the region. The Institutional commercial area is a crucial piece for Saxo. I’m excited to be a part of the growth of a global FinTech pioneer like Saxo. I’m looking forward to contributing to the team and helping our institutional partners to achieve their goals,” Ma commented.