Published: February 09, 2011
Singapore Exchange Welcomes Michael Syn as New Derivatives Head
Singapore, Feb 9, 2011 - (ACN Newswire) - Singapore Exchange (SGX) today announced the appointment of Mr Michael Syn as Senior Vice President and Head of Derivatives from 1 March.
In his new role, Mr Syn will lead SGX's growth in the trading and distribution of derivatives, building on our position as an award-winning derivatives exchange. In 2010, SGX was named the Derivatives Exchange of the Year by Asia Risk. Mr Syn will report to Mr Gan Seow Ann, President of SGX.
Mr Syn joins SGX from DBS Asset Management, where he oversaw the regional management of the firm as Chief Operating Officer. He brings with him many years of leadership and business development experience in investment banking and investment management, including six years at UBS London, heading its UK derivatives risk.
Mr Syn holds an MA and PhD in Engineering from Cambridge University, UK. He is an advisor to the Wealth Management Institute, an arm of Temasek Holdings, and sits on the advisory council of the Centre for Asset Management Research and Investments at NUS Business School. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Singapore Management University.
About Singapore Exchange (SGX)
Singapore Exchange (SGX) is among the world's largest exchanges and Asia's second largest listed exchange. As the Asian gateway, SGX is the market of choice for investors wanting to participate in Asia's vibrant and rapidly growing economies, and for Asian issuers seeking international capital.
SGX's extensive suite of securities, derivatives and commodities products makes it Asia's most international exchange. SGX's services range from listings, trading, high-speed market access, clearing and settlement to depository services and Central Counter Party services for OTC traded derivatives. With the region's longest trading hours, and powered by cutting-edge technology, SGX is the unparalleled conduit for investment flows into and out of Asia. For more information, please visit www.sgx.com
Source: Singapore Exchange (SGX)
Contact:
Carolyn Lim
Communications
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Email : carolyn.lim@sgx.com
Magdalyn Liew
Communications
Tel : +65 6236 8157
Email : magdalynliew@sgx.com
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