DIGITEC appoints Christopher Johnson to lead FX Swaps and NDF specialist’s APAC operation
“As a previous user of DIGITEC I have seen first-hand the value that D3 and SDF deliver to FX trading desks. With recent product launches like D3 Lite and future new products going live later this year, it is an ideal time to target new clients in Asia and I look forward to expanding our relationships in the region.”
DIGITEC has appointed Christopher Johnson to manage the newly opened office in Singapore. announced the opening of its new office in Singapore, managed by Christopher Johnson.
The specialist provider of FX Swaps and NDF technology, pricing, and data is looking to further expand across the Asia Pacific region as part of its global growth strategy and in response to a growing number of enquiries from banks and trading desks located in Singapore.
Christopher Johnson was Head of eFX and G10 Spot Trading for APAC at BNY Mellon
The Singapore office brings DIGITEC closer to its Asia-based clients and prospects and offers access to many regional FX trading hubs. To lead new business in APAC, DIGITEC appointed Christopher Johnson, who joined the firm from BNY Mellon in Singapore where he was Head of eFX and G10 Spot Trading for APAC.
Christopher Johnson has worked in FX sales and trading for more than 25 years, including past roles at LSEG/Refinitiv in Singapore and Switzerland. During his career, he has also worked in FX at UBS, WestLB, Raiffeisen Switzerland, and Credit Suisse.
Christopher Johnson, Head of Asia at DIGITEC, commented: “As a previous user of DIGITEC I have seen first-hand the value that D3 and SDF deliver to FX trading desks. With recent product launches like D3 Lite and future new products going live later this year, it is an ideal time to target new clients in Asia and I look forward to expanding our relationships in the region.”
Peer Joost, Chief Executive Officer of DIGITEC, said: “With existing bank clients across Asia and a growing number of regional prospects, it is important for DIGITEC to have a presence in Singapore, which is fast becoming Asia’s regional hub for FX. I am delighted to welcome Christopher to our team.
“He is well known in the FX market and brings extensive experience and senior industry relationships, which will help us to meet our ambitious growth plans for the region.”
DIGITEC is a specialist provider of FX Swaps technology and data. It has over 40 bank clients globally, including more than 50% of the Euromoney Top 50 FX trading firms. The firm’s market-leading services include the D3 multi-asset pricing engine, Precious Metals Data Feed (PMF), and Swaps Data Feed (SDF), developed in partnership with 360T.
