The London-based, South African investment manager will use Saphyre's platform to streamline the onboarding and maintenance of broker and custodian relationships.

The two entities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a joint venture between their respective asset management operations - Generali Investments Holdings and Natixis Investment Managers.

Individual has been promoted to the role after originally joining LCH Limited in 2017; currently serves as group head of LCH SwapClear and Listed Rates.

Incoming individual brings 30 years’ experience in emerging markets debt to the role, having previously held positions at Mizuho International, VTB Capital, BNP Paribas, ING Nederland and CIBC World Markets.

Incoming individual will oversee e-trading, equity derivatives, and equity-linked financing, as well as having oversight for the firm’s ‘Prime’ offering.

The past week saw appointments across market structure, ETF sales, agency solutions and cross-asset trading.

Individual has previously worked in trading-related roles at: FlowBank, IG, Alexander David Securities, and Mirabaud Group.

The TRADE sits down with ING Bank's managing director and global head of market structure and innovation for financial markets, Stephane Malrait, to unpack what 2025 holds in store for the industry on the regulatory side, key market structure changes to bear in mind, and the importance of a pragmatic approach to technology for best trading outcomes.

New solution leverages generative AI and natural language interactions to provide instant reports, data visualisation and summaries.

Individual has been promoted to the role, having spent the last three years at the firm.

The move comes as the firm prepares for its AI-focused capital markets forum next month, in partnership with the UK government department for business and trade.