Kurt Mayell appointed Head of CMC Markets Singapore

Rick Steves

“My job is to implement our overarching business strategy, fostering a shared understanding of our vision within the team, and actively exploring both significant and minor opportunities to improve our business and offering. This ensures our continuous commitment to elevating and catering to the trading and investment needs of our valued customers.”

CMC Markets Plc has recently appointed Kurt Mayell as the Head of CMC Markets Singapore, the MAS-regulated brokerage operation that has been offering CFDs since 2007.

With a comprehensive background encompassing roles in sales, marketing, sales trading, and dealing within the company, Kurt brings a wealth of experience to his new position.

Kurt Mayell spearheading growth of CFD business

In his capacity as the head of CMC Markets Singapore, Kurt is tasked with spearheading the growth of CMC Markets’ Contracts for Difference (CFD) business. His extensive knowledge across a broad range of portfolios, gained through previous roles as a senior sales trader and dealer, positions him as a valuable asset to the company’s expansion efforts.

Kurt Mayell explained that growing the footprint of the CFD business here in Singapore requires building a highly capable team, having a strong understanding of the local market, and keeping a sharp focus on what CMC’s existing and future customers need for their long-term success.

“My job is to implement our overarching business strategy, fostering a shared understanding of our vision within the team, and actively exploring both significant and minor opportunities to improve our business and offering. This ensures our continuous commitment to elevating and catering to the trading and investment needs of our valued customers.”

Lord Peter Cruddas, Founder and CEO, CMC Markets, said: “We are excited to have Kurt take up the mantle to lead CMC Markets in Singapore. With his extensive knowledge across a broad range of portfolios, Kurt has been and will continue to be a great asset to the growth and expansion of CMC Markets. His appointment as Head of CMC Markets Singapore will strengthen CMC Market’s position in Singapore as the leading platform for Online CFDs & Forex Trading.”

Kurt Mayell has been with CMC Markets since 2013. Originally based in Sydney, Australia at CMC Markets APAC, he moved to Singapore last year to become Head of CMC Markets Singapore.

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