Former Zodia Markets Duo Join Bloomsbury Money as Jersey-Based Firm Builds Out Institutional FX and Digital Asset Platform

Digital banking and institutional financial services firm Bloomsbury Money has appointed Mike Ross-Osborne and Jamie Henderson to its trading desk in St. Helier, Jersey, both joining from Standard Chartered-backed digital asset brokerage Zodia Markets.

The hires follow Bloomsbury Money's recent award of a Money Service Business licence from the Jersey Financial Services Commission, authorising the firm to provide e-money, money transmission and institutional deliverable FX services from the jurisdiction.

Mike Ross-Osborne brings a background in institutional sales and trading across digital assets and FX, with a focus on market structure at the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets. Jamie Henderson joins with experience in trading and market execution, having worked across complex liquidity environments at Zodia Markets.

The appointments follow the recent hire of Chris Clarke as head of compliance, as the firm continues to build out its operational presence in St. Helier, Jersey.

Michael Siwek, founder of Bloomsbury Money, linked the hiring push directly to the firm's regulatory progress.

"The acquisition of our Jersey MSB licence was a statement of intent. By bringing in top-tier talent, we are reinforcing our commitment to building a true bridge between institutional-grade FX technology and everyday digital banking."

Michael Siwek
Founder, Bloomsbury Money

Manu Choudhary, co-founder of Bloomsbury Money, highlighted the execution capabilities the two hires bring to the platform.

"The arrival of Mike and Jamie marks a pivotal chapter in our journey to redefine institutional finance. Their collective expertise ensures that our clients receive unparalleled execution capabilities as we leverage our new regulatory status in Jersey to bridge the gap between traditional fiat markets and the digital economy."

Manu Choudhary
Co-Founder, Bloomsbury Money

Bloomsbury Money's current offering includes multi-currency IBANs, cross-border payments across more than 100 currencies, and integrated digital asset services, managed through a single platform.

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