LCH, a UK clearing house that serves major international exchanges, as well as a range of over-the-counter (OTC) markets, has appointed Yuktaka Imanishi as head of Japan.
Imanishi joins LCH from CME Group, where he served as executive director, optimisation in Japan.
Imanishi, who is based in Tokyo, reports to Kate Birchall, head of Asia Pacific.
He will be responsible for LCH’s business in Japan including the central counterparty’s office in Tokyo.
Before CME, Imanishi was TriOptima’s CEO for Asia Pacific (APAC), with responsibility for its compression and portfolio reconciliation business in the region.
Prior to joining TriOptima, Imanishi held a number of roles at Nomura and other banking groups across Australia, Japan and Singapore.
Of the appointment, Kate Birchall, head of APAC at LCH, says: “He brings extensive experience of the derivatives markets and serving clients from Japan and across the world. His appointment will support and enhance LCH’s presence and continued growth in Japan.
“LCH is committed to our partnership with the Japanese market and he will be an undoubted asset in leading our team in Japan,” Birchall adds.
Imanishi adds: “I am honoured to join LCH as the group’s new head of Japan. Clearing is of critical importance to the stability of the financial system and I look forward to working with members and clients to help them manage their risk.”
