Wematch.live appoints Wong to head APAC securities finance
27 June 2023 Singapore
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Wematch.live has appointed Olivia Wong as head of APAC securities finance to drive growth in the region.
Wong brings years of experience in the securities finance sector to her new role, where she will oversee a number of responsibilities including supporting and monitoring clients’ usage of the platform, providing real-time assistance and ensuring a seamless user experience.
Further, in the Singapore-based role, Wong will engage with clients, onboard new users, and collaborate with the technical support team to address operational issues and suggest platform enhancements.
Prior to joining Wematch.live, Wong was director of prime services and equity financing at Scotiabank, where she oversaw the firm’s Asia financing portfolio for five years.
Previously, Olivia spent more than six years at UBS, where she made significant contributions to the firm’s secured funding and collateral management strategies.
Her decade-long experience in secured financing within repo, equity stock loan and equity financing provides valuable insights into the industry's intricacies, according to Wematch.
David Raccat, co-founder and global head of securities financing at Wematch.live, says: “We are delighted to have Olivia join our team as head of APAC securities finance. Her deep understanding of the securities finance market and extensive expertise will be instrumental in driving our business forward in the Asia-Pacific region.
“Olivia’s ability to foster strong client relationships, her commitment to delivering exceptional service and her strategic mindset will play a key role in shaping Wematch’s strategic vision for development and roadmap in APAC.”
Wong adds: "I am thrilled to be part of a dynamic fintech company that is revolutionising the way financial professionals trade and collaborate. Wematch.live’s commitment to innovation and its client-centric approach align perfectly with my own values.
“I am eager to use my expertise in securities finance and contribute to the development and growth of Wematch.live in the Asia-Pacific region. Together, we will continue to enhance liquidity, foster strong client relationships and drive forward the strategic vision of Wematch.live in APAC.”
Wong brings years of experience in the securities finance sector to her new role, where she will oversee a number of responsibilities including supporting and monitoring clients’ usage of the platform, providing real-time assistance and ensuring a seamless user experience.
Further, in the Singapore-based role, Wong will engage with clients, onboard new users, and collaborate with the technical support team to address operational issues and suggest platform enhancements.
Prior to joining Wematch.live, Wong was director of prime services and equity financing at Scotiabank, where she oversaw the firm’s Asia financing portfolio for five years.
Previously, Olivia spent more than six years at UBS, where she made significant contributions to the firm’s secured funding and collateral management strategies.
Her decade-long experience in secured financing within repo, equity stock loan and equity financing provides valuable insights into the industry's intricacies, according to Wematch.
David Raccat, co-founder and global head of securities financing at Wematch.live, says: “We are delighted to have Olivia join our team as head of APAC securities finance. Her deep understanding of the securities finance market and extensive expertise will be instrumental in driving our business forward in the Asia-Pacific region.
“Olivia’s ability to foster strong client relationships, her commitment to delivering exceptional service and her strategic mindset will play a key role in shaping Wematch’s strategic vision for development and roadmap in APAC.”
Wong adds: "I am thrilled to be part of a dynamic fintech company that is revolutionising the way financial professionals trade and collaborate. Wematch.live’s commitment to innovation and its client-centric approach align perfectly with my own values.
“I am eager to use my expertise in securities finance and contribute to the development and growth of Wematch.live in the Asia-Pacific region. Together, we will continue to enhance liquidity, foster strong client relationships and drive forward the strategic vision of Wematch.live in APAC.”
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