iSAM Securities has announced the promotion of Barry Flanigan to Head of Asia Pacific. In this role, Flanigan will manage all operations across the Asia Pacific region. His responsibilities will include overseeing strategic growth, enhancing client engagement, and expanding the firm's service offerings.

Career Highlights

Flanigan's tenure at iSAM Securities spans over nine years. Most recently, he served as Head of Electronic Trading since June 2023. Before this, he was Head of Distribution and Liquidity Liquidity The term liquidity refers to the process, speed, and ease of which a given asset or security can be converted into cash. Notably, liquidity surmises a retention in market price, with the most liquid assets representing cash.The most liquid asset of all is cash itself.· In economics, liquidity is defined by how efficiently and quickly an asset can be converted into usable cash without materially affecting its market price. · Nothing is more liquid than cash, while other assets represent The term liquidity refers to the process, speed, and ease of which a given asset or security can be converted into cash. Notably, liquidity surmises a retention in market price, with the most liquid assets representing cash.The most liquid asset of all is cash itself.· In economics, liquidity is defined by how efficiently and quickly an asset can be converted into usable cash without materially affecting its market price. · Nothing is more liquid than cash, while other assets represent Read this Term from June 2020 to November 2023. He also held the position of Head of Electronic Trading Solutions from November 2016 to June 2020.

Flanigan's career with iSAM began in 2009, where he held various roles including FX Operation and Integration and Senior Operations Analyst. He started his professional journey at Maitland Fund Services as a Senior Fund Accountant before joining iSAM.

“For a long time, we’ve wanted to focus on growth and potentials in Asia. We have a high calibre of resources, complimented by a sophisticated client base. Transitioning from London to lead in Asia-Pacific emphasises the focus on strong leadership in this increasingly vital market,” Flanigan commented on his appointment.

Meanwhile, iSAM Securities has promoted James Wale to Head of Leveraged Sales EMEA as reported by Finance Magnates. Wale has over 15 years of experience in institutional sales and relationship management, having worked at CMC Markets, Varengold Bank, and FIXI plc. He has been with iSAM Securities for over 7 years, where he has shown strong leadership and client relationship skills.

TRAction Integrates with APEX

TRAction has integrated its reporting platform with iSAM Securities' APEX liquidity bridge, which is now live. This integration removes the need for manual data collection, streamlines reporting, and ensures data accuracy.

It also reduces the operational burden of reporting requirements and enhances reporting capabilities for iSAM Securities' clients, covering major regimes like EMIR, MiFIR, ASIC, MAS, CFTC, and Canada, as well as upcoming requirements EMIR Refit and ASIC and MAS rewrites.