Saxo has appointed Michelle West as its new UK Head of Compliance. She will oversee the company’s risk and compliance operations in the region. West has worked in compliance for about 30 years. Her past roles include positions at Bank of America, ABN AMRO, National Bank of Greece, Alpari UK, Electronic Voice & Foreign Exchange Limited, and Plus500UK.

New Compliance Leader Takes UK Position

Before joining Saxo, West was Head of Compliance and Money Laundering Reporting Officer at Plus500UK. She helped develop and manage the company’s compliance systems and anti-money laundering policies. She has also worked as a regulatory consultant, advising a range of financial firms, including retail and foreign banks, hedge funds, and brokers.

"We are delighted to welcome West to the team, as we continue to deliver on our ambitious growth strategy in the UK, supporting UK investors to make the most of their money and savings,” Andrew Bresler, CEO of Saxo UK, commented on her appointment.

Her appointment follows Saxo’s hiring of Neil Wilson as UK Investor Strategist in April 2025. Wilson is responsible for providing market analysis and commentary for UK clients.

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Saxo Grows Amid Retail Client Shift

In recent months, Saxo has made several changes to its retail offering. In April, it launched a Flexible ISA. This came after a reported 591% increase in demand for its Stocks and Shares ISA in January and February 2025 compared to the same period last year.

The company also introduced a new pricing model. It says this helped drive a 132% year-on-year rise in new global trading clients in 2024. In the UK, Saxo has reported growth among younger and more diverse investors. People under 25 made up 15% of new clients, up from 9% the year before. New female clients accounted for 18%, triple the share seen in 2023.