Wematch.live has appointed Vinesh Patel as head of Asia-Pacific coverage.
Patel will focus on developing partnerships and driving the adoption of the company’s securities finance platform in the APAC region.
Based in Hong Kong, he will work closely with clients to provide solutions that aim to enhance efficiency, transparency and liquidity in the market.
Patel brings extensive experience in balance sheet management and securities financing domains. Prior to joining Wematch, Patel spent six years at ICAP in Hong Kong in its Structured Financial Products Group.
Before this, he was a trader in the treasury division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) in London, between 2011 and 2014.
Commenting on his new role, Patel says: “Wematch’s innovative platform and commitment to transforming the securities finance industry resonates strongly with me.
“I look forward to delivering value to our clients and driving the adoption of our solutions in the APAC market.”
David Raccat, chief revenue officer and co-founder of Wematch, adds: “[Vinesh’s] extensive expertise in the securities financing industry will be instrumental in driving our strategic initiatives in the Asia-Pacific region.”
