Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has appointed Salim Zaman as the Global Head of Foreign Exchange (FX), a role he will undertake from Singapore. Zaman will spearhead the bank’s global FX business whilst maintaining his position as Co-Head of Global Markets and Treasury in Asia Pacific.
In his new capacity, Zaman is tasked with overseeing SMBC’s global FX strategy, aiming to bolster the bank’s comprehensive and integrated FX solutions for clients worldwide. His leadership is expected to enhance SMBC’s global trading capabilities and solidify its reputation as a reliable partner for corporate and institutional clients.
Zaman will collaborate with regional leadership teams to manage resources for the global FX business. This includes focusing on the sourcing, development, and retention of talent to support the long-term growth of SMBC’s FX platform.
This strategic appointment underscores SMBC’s commitment to expanding its global markets capabilities and offering a wider range of FX solutions to its international clientele.
