iSAM Securities has announced the reappointment of Barry Flanigan, former Head of e-Trading, to the Hong Kong office, where he will assume the role of Head of Asia Pacific at iSAM Securities.
iSAM Securities is a leading algorithmic trading firm and trusted electronic market maker, providing liquidity, technology, and prime services partner to institutional clients and trading venues globally.
Regulated by the FCA, SFC, and CTFC, and CIMA registered, the firm offers full-service prime brokerage and execution via its cutting-edge proprietary technology, as well as analytics, cleared through the group’s bank Prime Brokers.
Barry Flanigan was Head of e-Trading
Barry Flanigan first joined iSAM group in 2009 as an Operations Analyst based in Cape Town, South Africa. The Systematic Hedge Fund parent company of iSAM Securities then moved him to London, where he ultimately focused on FX operation and integration.
Seeing potential in replicating iSAM’s success from the buy side, iSAM Securities was launched in 2013 and Barry Flanigan became an integral part of it, across a variety of roles including Head of Distribution and Liquidity and, most recently, Head of Electronic Trading.
At iSAM Securities, Barry leveraged the systematic trading DNA of ISAM Group to deliver sophisticated trading solutions to clients, harnessing its proprietary high-performance technology. This means utilizing institutional, hedge fund-grade products to support retail brokers.
“For a long time we’ve wanted to focus on growth and potentials in Asia”
The appointment of Barry Flanigan as Head of Asia Pacific at iSAM Securities aims to accelerate growth across APAC, enhance regional leadership, and increase the autonomy of the Hong Kong office.
iSAM Securities’ APAC-based clients will be offered greater value through a more localized and responsive approach, maintaining the same level of excellence and innovation that its global clients have come to expect, the prime brokerage firm stated.
Alex Lowe, Managing Director of iSAM, commented: “Placing a key partner who has been with us for the entire growth of iSAM reflects our commitment to global expansion. It strengthens our ability to represent and support the growth of the Asia-Pacific region, both for Securities and the wider iSAM franchise.”
“For a long time we’ve wanted to focus on growth and potentials in Asia. We have a high calibre of resources, complimented by a sophisticated client base. Transitioning from London to lead in Asia-Pacific emphasises the focus on strong leadership in this increasingly vital market,” said Barry Flanigan.
iSAM Securities appointed new Head of Integrated Client Solutions
iSAM Securities recently announced the appointment of Azadeh Kasraei as Head of Integrated Client Solutions, where she will develop the existing global team, focusing on efficient client service delivery whilst maintaining strong relationships with the client. Her role will include the streamlining of the onboarding process, thus maintaining iSAM Securities’ client-centric approach.
Azadeh Kasraei joined iSAM Securities from Hidden Road, where she was Global Head of Client Success, focusing on bringing solutions and automation to pre and post-trading systems. Azadeh previously headed up various global teams as she assumed two senior leadership roles in her 4 years at Coremont acting as Head of Trade Support, progressing on to become the Head of Europe Operations.
Across her 18 years in the industry, she gained a wealth of experience working alongside a variety of top-tier banks, including Goldman Sachs, Citi, and JP Morgan, hedge funds, including Citadel and Brevan Howard. Azadeh began her career in finance in 2006 working in FX Sales on the Hedge Fund Desk at BNP Paribas.
iSAM Securities expanded liquidity offering
iSAM Securities recently expanded its liquidity offering with the addition of 16 new instruments, including China H Shares, Cocoa, Coffee Arabica, Coffee Robusta, Cotton, Singapore 30 and Sugar Raw, which are currently live for pricing and trading.
The additional nine instruments including, US Dollar Index, Russell 2000, Bitcoin, Ether, Corn, Copper, Heating Oil, Soybean, and Wheat are set to go live in the coming months.
The firm has experienced notable growth in its product offerings, recently introducing a Crypto Margin Facility alongside previous additions like Natural Gas and China A50.
iSAM Securities launched RADAR and APEX Bridge
iSAM Securities also recently launched its new risk analytics dashboard, RADAR, alongside the APEX Bridge, a software solution designed to streamline risk management and liquidity connection. The APEX Bridge integrates a risk engine and liquidity bridge, connecting clients to a network of liquidity providers.
The platform was created by experienced risk managers and traders, and it focuses on speed and stability. It allows brokers to customize liquidity across various inputs, including spreads, skew, and time-based markups, and accepts orders from MT4, MT5, and FIX gateways.
This technological expansion supports the company’s goal of globalizing its client-focused business and reaching a broader client base, backed by a multi-million dollar investment. With its multi-year investment program, iSAM Securities benefits from its technological advancements, including the APEX liquidity bridge and RADAR, the company’s analytics suite designed for retail brokerage.
