Kawada Capital Brokers upgrades prime services
04 January 2016 Tokyo
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Kawada Capital Brokers has expanded its prime custody services to hedge fund clients of its prime brokerage business.
The firm now aims to provider both prime brokerage and global custody services through a fully integrated platform.
Building upon the recent launch of its enhanced prime brokerage offering, the prime custody service enables clients to segregate securities using a bank custodial account.
The platform utilises two Kawada Capital Brokers divisions: Kawada Capital Brokers Securities Services and Kawada Capital Brokers Prime Brokerage.
The integrated prime custody offering includes efficient movement of securities between custody and prime brokerage accounts, consolidated reporting, a single client-facing technology portal and a dedicated client service representative supporting all products.
The services expansion was also complemented by the appointment of Mark Kozuki as CEO of the firm’s securities services business.
Kozuki, who took on the role in December and will be based in Tokyo, is responsible for all aspects of the securities services business including sales, operations, technology, product, client service and the organisation’s strategic agenda.
Prior to joining Kawada Capital Brokers, Kozuki served as managing director and regional business head at a large investment bank. He managed the custody and clearing services, fund accounting and fund administration businesses.
“Mark Kozuki brings more than 20 years of financial services experience to his new role and will be an invaluable addition to the region. His appointment reflects Kawada Capital Brokers strong commitment to growing the worldwide securities services offering in the Southeast Asia region,” said Yao Chizuko, CEO and chairman of Kawada Capital Brokers.
“We have a steadfast focus on our clients’ continuing and evolving needs and with Mark’s experience and guidance we will continue to ensure that our clients have access to the full product and service power of the firm globally.”
The firm now aims to provider both prime brokerage and global custody services through a fully integrated platform.
Building upon the recent launch of its enhanced prime brokerage offering, the prime custody service enables clients to segregate securities using a bank custodial account.
The platform utilises two Kawada Capital Brokers divisions: Kawada Capital Brokers Securities Services and Kawada Capital Brokers Prime Brokerage.
The integrated prime custody offering includes efficient movement of securities between custody and prime brokerage accounts, consolidated reporting, a single client-facing technology portal and a dedicated client service representative supporting all products.
The services expansion was also complemented by the appointment of Mark Kozuki as CEO of the firm’s securities services business.
Kozuki, who took on the role in December and will be based in Tokyo, is responsible for all aspects of the securities services business including sales, operations, technology, product, client service and the organisation’s strategic agenda.
Prior to joining Kawada Capital Brokers, Kozuki served as managing director and regional business head at a large investment bank. He managed the custody and clearing services, fund accounting and fund administration businesses.
“Mark Kozuki brings more than 20 years of financial services experience to his new role and will be an invaluable addition to the region. His appointment reflects Kawada Capital Brokers strong commitment to growing the worldwide securities services offering in the Southeast Asia region,” said Yao Chizuko, CEO and chairman of Kawada Capital Brokers.
“We have a steadfast focus on our clients’ continuing and evolving needs and with Mark’s experience and guidance we will continue to ensure that our clients have access to the full product and service power of the firm globally.”
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