ICAP, the world’s leading interdealer broker, announces that it has appointed Gary Pettit to the new position of Global Head of Financial Futures and Options. Gary Pettit was formerly Global Head of Futures and Options at MF Global.
ICAP has also recruited, so far, an additional 25 former MF Global staff across London, New York, Chicago and Sydney which will significantly enhance its existing execution brokerage offering. Gary Pettit will be based in London, reporting to Gary Smith, Deputy ceo, ICAP London and EMEA.
FOA Enhances Regulatory Team
The Futures and Options Association is enhancing its regulatory resources with the appointment of Blake Stephenson as Manager, Regulation, with effect from 28 November. Blake joins the FOA from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) where he was part of the exchange supervision team. He is also a qualified solicitor.