Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) has announced a significant expansion of its Global Markets team in the Asia Pacific region, introducing several strategic hires to bolster its regional strategy and global ambitions. The appointments aim to enhance the bank’s macro capabilities and accelerate its growth in China.
Vishal Shah has taken on a newly created role as Head of Emerging Markets Linear Interest Rates and Foreign Exchange Trading, Asia Pacific. Based in Hong Kong, Shah will develop Natixis CIB’s macro trading strategy for emerging markets in the region. With 19 years of trading experience, he previously led the EM, FX, and Latin America Trading at Natixis CIB’s New York office.
In Hong Kong, Michael Rothlin has been appointed Head of APAC G10 Linear Rates and FX Trading. Rothlin, who brings over 20 years of trading experience, will drive the bank’s Linear Macro Flow strategy. Meanwhile, in Singapore, Theresa Ang has been named Executive Director, Macro Sales, Rates and FX, to spearhead macro flows development with financial institutions in South East Asia.
Natixis CIB is also expanding its presence in China, appointing Liyuan Xiao as Head of Global Markets, China. Based in Shanghai, Xiao will focus on increasing market activities amidst rising opportunities with Chinese corporates and financial institutions. Additionally, Terry Zhang has been appointed Head of China Financial Institutions Sales, based in Hong Kong.
The bank is also accelerating its Equity Derivatives business with the appointment of Emile Tran as Executive Director, Equity Financial Engineering, Asia Pacific. These strategic hires are expected to diversify and strengthen Natixis CIB’s Global Markets team, particularly in China, where demand is increasing.
