Chi-X Australia Hires Peter Warton in Market Operations Role

by George Tchetvertakov
  • Chi-X Australia tempts back a veteran back into its ranks as the in a bid to strengthen operations and supplement continued improvements in growth and revenue.
Chi-X Australia Hires Peter Warton in Market Operations Role
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Chi-X Australia Pty Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of alternative trading venue operator Chi-X Global Holdings LLC, today announced the appointment of Peter Warton as head of market operations. Mr. Warton's previous role was Global Head of IT operations at Tibra, a globally active securities firm.

Jamie Crank, Chi-X Australia’s current head of market operations, will move to a new role as head of product, responsible for developing trading solutions. Chris Lampropoulos will be responsible for the development of the market data business, having previously working at Chi-X Canada.

Mr. Warton rejoins Chi-X having worked at the firm between August 2011 and March 2014. In a career spanning over 25 years, Mr. Warton has also worked for the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX), LCH. Clearnet and Actant in a variety of software development and project management roles.

Mike Aikins, Chief Operations and Technology Officer of Chi-X Australia, stated, "He brings with him a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of our market operations having previously worked with Chi-X as a consultant in 2011 at the time of our launch." Adding, "We look forward to leveraging Peter’s knowledge and experience to strengthen our operational customer relationships and position Chi-X for continued further growth.”

According to Chi-X, the company achieved record turnover figures in October, exceeding AU$20 million and claiming an 18% market share.

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Chi-X Australia Pty Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of alternative trading venue operator Chi-X Global Holdings LLC, today announced the appointment of Peter Warton as head of market operations. Mr. Warton's previous role was Global Head of IT operations at Tibra, a globally active securities firm.

Jamie Crank, Chi-X Australia’s current head of market operations, will move to a new role as head of product, responsible for developing trading solutions. Chris Lampropoulos will be responsible for the development of the market data business, having previously working at Chi-X Canada.

Mr. Warton rejoins Chi-X having worked at the firm between August 2011 and March 2014. In a career spanning over 25 years, Mr. Warton has also worked for the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX), LCH. Clearnet and Actant in a variety of software development and project management roles.

Mike Aikins, Chief Operations and Technology Officer of Chi-X Australia, stated, "He brings with him a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of our market operations having previously worked with Chi-X as a consultant in 2011 at the time of our launch." Adding, "We look forward to leveraging Peter’s knowledge and experience to strengthen our operational customer relationships and position Chi-X for continued further growth.”

According to Chi-X, the company achieved record turnover figures in October, exceeding AU$20 million and claiming an 18% market share.

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