Sean Ma

Online trading and investment specialist Saxo Capital Markets HK ( Saxo Markets ) has appointed Sean Ma as head of its institutional team to further expand the company's institutional offering across Greater China.

Ma will report to Ivan Chang, regional head of Saxo Markets, institutional, Asia-Pacific, and will be responsible for exploring business opportunities and driving growth in the region. Based in Hong Kong, Ma will also report to Richard Douglas, CEO of Hong Kong.

Prior to joining Saxo Markets, Ma has been with top financial institutions in the securities and futures industry and fintech related sectors. With over a decade’s experience, Ma was in several senior management roles and was the founding member of two Hong Kong licensed firms, leading the team to fully operational and break even within one year. Half of his career time is spent in Hong Kong, the other half in mainland China.

Douglas says: “Ma brings the expertise and energy we’re looking for and bolsters our overall ambition in the region across retail and institutional segments.”