Broadridge Appoints Ken MacHarg as Global Head of F&O Trading
Broadridge Financial Solutions has appointed Ken MacHarg as Managing Director, Global Head of Futures and Options Trading. The appointment strengthens Broadridge’s leadership as it scales its Futures and Options (F&O) platform.
Who is Ken MacHarg?
Ken MacHarg brings over two decades of industry experience. He spent 15 years at J.P. Morgan Securities. There, he served as Managing Director, Global Head of Futures Execution Product, and Head of North America Futures and Derivative Clearing. He previously held senior roles at Barclays Capital and Lehman Brothers. MacHarg has deep expertise in execution and clearing across global futures and options markets.
MacHarg’s New Role at Broadridge
MacHarg joins Broadridge as Managing Director, Global Head of Futures and Options Trading. He will lead the commercial strategy and initiatives for the company’s F&O platform. Ken reports directly to Frank Troise, President of Trading & Connectivity Solutions, in this role. He will operate from the firm’s New York office.
Why this Appointment?
Broadridge aims to enhance its next-generation F&O platform. It supports futures commission merchants (FCMs) and agency brokers. The role will drive innovation and ensure Broadridge meets the growing global market participants’ needs.
About Broadridge’s F&O Platform
Broadridge’s F&O platform is a modular, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution built for FCMs and agency brokers. It delivers global order and execution management capabilities. The platform supports developing regulatory needs and client demands.
About Broadridge
Broadridge Financial Solutions provides technology and communication solutions for the financial services industry. It contributes to investor communication, proxy voting, and post-trade processing. Also, the company supports banks, brokers, and asset managers with tools that power capital markets and wealth management processes. Broadridge recently announced new enhancements to its AI tool, OpsGPT.
Summing Up
Ken MacHarg’s appointment shows Broadridge’s push to scale its global F&O capabilities. The firm plans to expand its role in listed derivatives trading with his leadership.
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