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@MASMarkets has appointed Simon Naish as Head of APAC. The company is an FCA-regulated broker providing multi-asset liquidity to professional clients.
Naish took up the role in October 2026, having spent over 30 years in institutional banking, brokerage operations and financial markets trading. The appointment forms part of MAS Markets’ strategy to establish a regional footprint in Asia-Pacific, with the firm pointing to growing institutional demand for trading infrastructure and multi-asset liquidity solutions. It is also part of a wider plan to invest in regional leadership, technology infrastructure and strategic partnerships.
In the role, Naish will lead the development and execution of MAS Markets’ strategy across Asia-Pacific, working closely with MAS Group’s senior leadership. His focus will be on market penetration, building teams, and establishing MAS Markets as an institutional liquidity partner for regional brokers, hedge funds, family offices and professional trading firms. MAS Group has also taken a strategic equity stake in Solid, a spot FX specialist.
Simon Blackledge, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, MAS Markets
Simon Blackledge, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, MAS Markets, said:
“Simon’s appointment to lead our APAC operations is a game-changer for MAS Markets. His deep expertise in institutional trading, his track record of building and scaling successful financial services operations across the region, and his strategic mindset align perfectly with our vision to become the go-to liquidity provider in Asia-Pacific. We’re delighted to have him leading this critical phase of our regional expansion.”
Naish’s experience spans foreign exchange, institutional sales, financial markets trading and strategic business development. Most recently, he was Country Head at ATFX Global, where he oversaw market operations and growth across Australia.
Before that, he spent 33 years at National Australia Bank (NAB), working across foreign exchange trading, institutional sales and business development in Asia-Pacific and global markets.
Simon Naish, Head of APAC, MAS Group
Simon Naish, Head of APAC, MAS Group said:
“MAS Markets has earned credibility in the global institutional space, and there’s a genuine appetite in APAC for what we’re offering. I’m committed to building the operational foundations and strategic partnerships needed to capture that opportunity and support the firm’s growth trajectory across the region.”
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