Crystal Ho Bolsters Sales Team at IS Prime Hong Kong

Crystal Ho has joined IS Prime Hong Kong as Vice President Sales, North Asia. Crystal is a qualified Responsible Officer (RO) and will also play a key role in helping IS Prime Hong Kong with its SFC regulatory application.

Crystal has a wealth of industry experience including five years at Forex.com in Hong Kong where she progressed from Client Services Representative through to Forex Specialist, Team Lead and Responsible Officer.

At Forex.com her remit included building, developing and managing a sales team as well as ensuring the organisation was fully compliant with SFC regulatory requirements. Prior to Forex.com, she was a Senior Investment Consultant at South China Forex Limited.

At IS Prime Hong Kong, Crystal will work alongside Sue Cheung, who is also Vice President Sales, North Asia. She will report directly into Will Robbins, Head of Asia.

According to Will Robbins, “Crystal will be an invaluable member of our team. She has an impressive track record in sales and strong client management skills. She also has an in-depth understanding of SFC regulatory requirements, adding further credibility to our offering.”

Crystal Ho added, “This is a great opportunity for me to join an ambitious organisation and play a key role in client acquisition and driving growth in the region.”

Crystal has a Bachelor of Applied Finance from Macquarie University in Australia and a Diploma of Commerce from the Sydney Institute of Business and Technology. She is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English

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