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      Former Lloyds Bank Chief Economist Joins ATFX Connect As Consultant Economist

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      ATFX Connect, the institutional arm of ATFX, has appointed Professor Trevor Williams as Consultant Economist. The firm said the appointment reflects its aim to provide institutional clients with expert-led macroeconomic insight and analysis.

       

      In his new role, Professor Williams will deliver economic commentary and strategic perspectives designed to strengthen ATFX Connect’s institutional positioning. The company said his work will help clients gain deeper insight into current economic conditions and market developments.

       

      Professor Williams has held senior positions across the banking sector and policy-focused institutions. He was Chief Economist at Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking for more than a decade and is currently the Rotating Chairman of the Institute of Economic Affairs Shadow Monetary Policy Committee, a group of independent economists offering alternative views on UK monetary policy.

       

      “I’m delighted to be joining ATFX Connect as Consultant Economist at such an exciting time in global markets. I look forward to contributing economic insight and thought leadership to support our institutional, retail and other partners to deepen engagement across the financial landscape. I’m grateful to the excellent team at ATFX Connect for the opportunity,” Professor Williams said.

       

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      Wei Qiang Zhang, Managing Director, ATFX Connect


       

      Wei Qiang Zhang, Managing Director of ATFX Connect, commented: “We’re pleased to welcome Professor Trevor Williams as our Consultant Economist. His extensive knowledge of the economy and markets will provide our clients with valuable insights and practical guidance to navigate global market trends with confidence. This appointment further strengthens ATFX Connect’s position as a trusted partner for institutional clients.”

       

      ATFX Connect is a trading name of AT Global Markets (UK) Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, AT Global Markets (Australia) Pty Limited, authorised and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, and AT Global Financial Services (HK) Limited, authorised and regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong.

       

      The company provides institutional and professional traders with services for Agency Prime Brokerage and margin accounts, as well as aggregated liquidity in spot FX, non-deliverable forwards, indices, commodities and precious metals. Its client base includes hedge funds, Tier 1 and regional banks, high net worth individuals, asset managers, family offices and other brokers.

       

      ATFX Connect sources its liquidity from Tier 1 banks and non-bank providers. Agency Prime Brokerage clients can connect via direct FIX API, external technology solutions or the firm’s own trading platform. Margin clients can access the market via the group’s MT4/MT5 platforms or through a bridge solution for FIX API connectivity.

      ATFX Connect is a trading name of AT Global Markets (UK) Limited (authorised and regulated by the FCA), and AT Global Markets (Australia) Pty Limited (authorised and regulated by ASIC). Connect is the Institutional arm of the wider ATFX Group. Connect offers Institutional and Professional traders an extensive range of services for both Agency PB and Margin accounts. ATFX Connect provides bespoke aggregated liquidity in Spot FX, NDFs, indices, Commodities and Precious metals to a wide range of institutional clients from hedge funds, Tier 1 and regional banks, high net worth investors, asset managers, family offices and other brokers. ATFX Connect's liquidity pool is constructed from Tier 1 banks and non-bank providers that it has partnered with, trading in both sweepable and full amount forms. Agency PB Clients can connect via direct FIX API, external technology solutions or via our own trading platform. For margin clients, ATFX Connect provides market access via the group's MT4/MT5 platform and provides a bridge solution for those who wish to connect via FIX API.

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