LSEG has announced the appointment of Hiroki Tomiyasu as Head of Post Trade, Japan, and Head of Post Trade Solutions, APAC.
According to Finextra, this strategic hiring, effective from 17 February, places Tomiyasu in roles critical for enhancing LSEG’s operations across the dynamic markets of Japan and APAC. He reports directly to Rohit Verma, Head of Post Trade, APAC, LSEG, and Andrew Williams, Global Head of Post Trade Solutions, LSEG.
LSEG operates at the forefront of global financial markets, offering a range of services from data analysis to clearing and risk management solutions. The introduction of these new roles underscores the company’s commitment to advancing its reach and efficiency in the Asia-Pacific region.
Hiroki Tomiyasu brings a wealth of experience to LSEG, having previously served as Managing Director and Head of FID Risk Asia at Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities Co., Ltd. His roles have spanned across Risk, Technology, and Sales, including positions at the Development Bank of Japan. Tomiyasu’s extensive background in financial services is poised to drive significant growth and innovation within LSEG’s Post Trade services.
Before joining LSEG, Tomiyasu held significant roles at Morgan Stanley, including COO/Front Risk, Japan FID, and Counterparty Risk Management, APAC FID. He is also an accomplished academic, holding MBAs from Hitotsubashi University, Japan, and Anderson School at UCLA, US, as well as a BA in Finance from Hitotsubashi University.
Tomiyasu’s appointment is part of LSEG’s broader strategy to enhance its service offerings across Japan and APAC, reinforcing its commitment to these key markets.
Daniel Maguire, Group Head, LSEG Markets, and CEO of LCH Group said: “We are delighted to welcome Hiroki Tomiyasu to LSEG. The experience and knowledge he brings to the role will help us drive further growth across our multi-asset class offering and, in partnership with our customers, deliver new products and services. The creation of this new position and the growth we have seen in the region across our Post Trade services is further testament to our long-term commitment to the Japan and APAC markets.”
Hiroki Tomiyasu said: “It is a great opportunity to join LSEG at this exciting time, and to work together with teams in Japan and across APAC as we expand our capabilities across the region. I look forward to partnering with our clients and members, and the markets that we serve, as we look to drive new levels of capital, margin and operational efficiency.”
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