ViewTrade Enters Australia, Targeting $9 Trillion Super Fund Market

Tuesday, 02/07/2024 | 06:48 GMT by Damian Chmiel
  • The company promises to save the wealth industry $160 million annually.
  • ViewTrade International Australia will be led by three local market veterans.
From left: Brazendale, Buggy and Singh to lead ViewTrade's expansion in Australia.
From left: Brazendale, Buggy and Singh to lead ViewTrade's expansion in Australia.

ViewTrade, the US-based investment and trading technology solutions provider, has officially launched operations in Australia. The move aims to enhance global market access for Australian investors and potentially generate nearly $160 million in annual savings for the country's wealth industry.

ViewTrade Expands to Australia

The company's expansion into Australia comes at a time when superannuation assets are projected to reach $9 trillion by 2041. ViewTrade wants to use its technology and operational solutions to address inefficiencies in legacy infrastructure, particularly in cross-border investing.

"Australia's promising market, with its incredible wealth management expertise and high growth potential, makes this an exciting venture for us. We're eager to collaborate with local partners, given the sophistication and talent in the market,” Tony Petrilli, CEO of ViewTrade, stated.

At the end of 2023, ViewTrade held over $20 billion in assets under administration globally. Between 2020 and 2023, the company brokered 58.2 billion equity shares, $860.9 billion in equity orders, and 16.7 million option contracts in cross-border transactions.

The new Sydney-based regional headquarters, operating as ViewTrade International Australia (VTIA), marks Australia as the 30th country where ViewTrade offers its suite of solutions. These include cross-border and multi-asset investments, custody, and funding for various financial institutions.

VTIA Led by Three Experienced Executives

Three seasoned industry professionals are at the helm of the new unit. CEO Nigel Singh, who previously established Morgan Stanley's Private Wealth Management operation in Australia, leads the team. He is joined by COO Carl Brazendale, a veteran with experience at BNY Mellon's Pershing division and other global fintech providers, and Operations Manager Kerri Buggy, a former Morgan Stanley director.

Nigel Singh
Nigel Singh

Singh highlighted the potential of the Australian market, citing its "huge financial services and wealth sector, exceptional talent pool, and strong yet balanced regulatory landscape.”

“Our local Australian expertise and strong belief in the value and potential of the Australian financial services industry as a whole will position us strongly to succeed from day one,” Singh added.

One of the latest collaborations established by ViewTrade is with the Israeli trading firm IBI Investment House in April. The collaboration aims to provide IBI clients with access to international trading markets through ViewTrade's NextGen platform.

ViewTrade, the US-based investment and trading technology solutions provider, has officially launched operations in Australia. The move aims to enhance global market access for Australian investors and potentially generate nearly $160 million in annual savings for the country's wealth industry.

ViewTrade Expands to Australia

The company's expansion into Australia comes at a time when superannuation assets are projected to reach $9 trillion by 2041. ViewTrade wants to use its technology and operational solutions to address inefficiencies in legacy infrastructure, particularly in cross-border investing.

"Australia's promising market, with its incredible wealth management expertise and high growth potential, makes this an exciting venture for us. We're eager to collaborate with local partners, given the sophistication and talent in the market,” Tony Petrilli, CEO of ViewTrade, stated.

At the end of 2023, ViewTrade held over $20 billion in assets under administration globally. Between 2020 and 2023, the company brokered 58.2 billion equity shares, $860.9 billion in equity orders, and 16.7 million option contracts in cross-border transactions.

The new Sydney-based regional headquarters, operating as ViewTrade International Australia (VTIA), marks Australia as the 30th country where ViewTrade offers its suite of solutions. These include cross-border and multi-asset investments, custody, and funding for various financial institutions.

VTIA Led by Three Experienced Executives

Three seasoned industry professionals are at the helm of the new unit. CEO Nigel Singh, who previously established Morgan Stanley's Private Wealth Management operation in Australia, leads the team. He is joined by COO Carl Brazendale, a veteran with experience at BNY Mellon's Pershing division and other global fintech providers, and Operations Manager Kerri Buggy, a former Morgan Stanley director.

Nigel Singh
Nigel Singh

Singh highlighted the potential of the Australian market, citing its "huge financial services and wealth sector, exceptional talent pool, and strong yet balanced regulatory landscape.”

“Our local Australian expertise and strong belief in the value and potential of the Australian financial services industry as a whole will position us strongly to succeed from day one,” Singh added.

One of the latest collaborations established by ViewTrade is with the Israeli trading firm IBI Investment House in April. The collaboration aims to provide IBI clients with access to international trading markets through ViewTrade's NextGen platform.

About the Author: Damian Chmiel
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Damian's adventure with financial markets began at the Cracow University of Economics, where he obtained his MA in finance and accounting. Starting from the retail trader perspective, he collaborated with brokerage houses and financial portals in Poland as an independent editor and content manager. His adventure with Finance Magnates began in 2016, where he is working as a business intelligence analyst.
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