BNY has announced the appointment of Ashvin (Ash) Parkash as the new Head of Global Markets Trading for the Asia Pacific region. This move marks a significant step in BNY’s commitment to expanding its Global Markets Trading services internationally.
Driving Growth in APAC
In his new role, Ash will focus on accelerating BNY’s Global Markets Trading services for clients across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. With 25 years of industry experience, Ash brings a wealth of expertise in electronic distribution, fixed income, and foreign exchange.
Based in Singapore, Ash will report to Jason Vitale, Head of Global Markets Trading, and Nelius De Groot, Head of Markets International.
A Stellar Career Path
Before joining BNY, Ash held leadership roles at several top financial institutions, including:
- Nomura, where he managed electronic distribution across Fixed Income and FX.
- BNP Paribas, Citibank, and Lehman Brothers, contributing to his extensive expertise in global markets.
A Strategic Appointment for BNY
This appointment underscores BNY’s ongoing efforts to grow its Global Markets Trading business globally. It follows other strategic moves, such as:
- The establishment of BNY’s EU trading desk.
- The appointment of Bianca Gould as Head of Fixed Income and Equities for EMEA earlier this year.
Statement from Leadership
Jason Vitale, Head of Global Markets Trading at BNY, expressed his excitement:
“APAC continues to present real opportunities for our business, as we see growing demand from our clients looking for differentiated execution services and high-quality solutions to streamline their operating model. I’m thrilled to welcome Ash, whose track record in growing businesses and experience in product strategy make him an ideal fit as we deliver high-quality solutions for our clients across markets.”
About BNY
BNY is dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions and exceptional execution services to its clients worldwide. With Ashvin Parkash on board, the company is poised to strengthen its presence in the Asia Pacific region and continue driving innovation in global markets trading.
