Matrixport, Asia’s digital asset financial services platform, has appointed Martin Lui to head of lending.
Based in Hong Kong, Lui will report to Matrixport’s CEO John Ge and brings 16 years of experience in securities finance to the role.
In his new position, Lui will be responsible for the institutional lending and cross-exchange execution business at Matrixport.
Additionally, he will be managing the firm’s synergy with other infrastructure within the Matrixport family, including Cactus Custody and OTC trading services.
Previously, Lui took on the role of head of securities finance at Huatai Financial Holdings in 2021, after holding a similar role at Haitong International Securities Group in 2020.
Prior to this, he was senior dealer of equity derivatives and Delta One trading at the Bank of China between 2015 and 2020.
Commenting on the announcement, Cynthia Wu, founding partner, head of global business development and sales at Matrixport, says: “Martin’s appointment represents our commitment to bring innovative and bespoke prime services to our clients in shaping a forward-looking portfolio.
“As recognition of digital assets as a long-term investable asset class grows, Martin’s knowledge and expertise will add significant value to our institutional offerings tailored across different risk appetites and time horizons to earn yield, invest, borrow or trade.”
