Global trading firm IMC expands Hong Kong office to strengthen Asia Pacific business
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced today (October 28) that leading global trading firm IMC Trading (IMC) has expanded its Hong Kong office located in Central and plans to grow its local team. IMC aims to strengthen its role in the local market, scale its regional footprint, and continue driving global trading innovation from Hong Kong.
The Director-General of Investment Promotion of InvestHK, Ms Alpha Lau, congratulated IMC on its expansion. She said, "IMC's expansion in Hong Kong demonstrates the city's appeal as a premier financial hub in the Asia Pacific. Hong Kong offers leading fintech firms like IMC access to a deep talent pool, proximity to major exchanges, and a supportive ecosystem for financial innovation. We look forward to seeing IMC thrive in the city and beyond."
"The city's unique combination of a sophisticated capital market, and its role as a 'super-connector' and 'super value-adder' to other Asia Pacific markets, makes it an ideal launchpad for companies to scale their operations," she added.
The Managing Director of IMC's Hong Kong office, Mr Andrew Fong, highlighted Hong Kong's strengths as a leading financial hub in Asia Pacific with access to top-tier quant, technology and trading talent; its proximity to key exchanges and regulatory bodies; and strong government support for financial innovation and talent attraction. "We see strong long-term prospects in expanding our trading strategies, as well as building new research capabilities in emerging areas like AI and machine learning. We are actively seeking researchers, traders and engineers to join our expanding Hong Kong office," he said.
IMC is a proprietary trading firm headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. With a global presence across Europe, the United States and the Asia Pacific, IMC provides liquidity in futures, options, equities and Exchange Traded Funds. Since establishing its Hong Kong office in 2006, IMC has become a key player on Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and one of the top participants in the securities market. The firm leverages advanced quantitative research and AI to contribute to market liquidity and efficiency through its technology-driven strategies.
For more details about IMC, visit www.imc.com.
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Global trading firm IMC expands Hong Kong office to strengthen Asia Pacific business Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Global trading firm IMC expands Hong Kong office to strengthen Asia Pacific business Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
