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OptAxe Appoints FX Industry Leader Chris Smith as Chief Business Development Officer

5 November 2024
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OptAxe, the regulated trading platform specialising in liquidity solutions for FX options, has appointed Chris Smith, a veteran in foreign exchange (FX) markets, to its management team. The strategic hire follows OptAxe’s recent authorisation by the UK’s FCA to operate as a Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) for FX options, reinforcing the company’s commitment to innovation in centralised liquidity and trading efficiency.

Smith brings over 30 years of experience across prominent financial institutions, having held senior roles at Commonwealth Bank, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, Citi, and Credit Suisse. Known for his expertise in technology-driven trading solutions, Smith has led numerous initiatives to enhance market efficiency and deepen liquidity access. His addition to OptAxe’s leadership team is set to accelerate the firm’s growth and solidify its position as a leading platform in FX options trading.

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