BGC Partners Names Anthony Warner General Manager Of London 

BGC Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: BGCP) (“BGC Partners,” “BGC,” or “the Company”), a leading global brokerage company servicing the financial and real estate markets, today announced Anthony Warner, an accomplished leader in financial trading globally, will be appointed Senior Managing Director and General Manager for BGC Brokers, London.  Reporting to BGC’s President, Shaun D. Lynn, Mr. Warner’s responsibilities will include overseeing corporate initiatives and strategic growth efforts in the U.K. as well as other European and Middle East locations for the group.  Mr Warner’s appointment is subject to regulatory approval.

‘Tony is a well-respected leader within our industry with a deep understanding of the factors influencing efficient trading, regulation and the development of high quality brokerage services worldwide’, said Mr. Lynn.  ‘Having someone with Tony’s prominent background, market insight, and extensive network of contacts, spearheading our efforts is invaluable as BGC continues its strategy of growing across key voice, hybrid, and fully electronic markets’.

Prior to joining BGC as Senior Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Mr. Warner spent nearly 25 years of his career at ICAP plc, most recently as CEO of ICAP Singapore.  During his tenure, he held various leadership roles with the firm in the London office where he served as a Director of Euro Swaps.  He began his career at Standard Chartered in the FX markets in 1987.

‘BGC has an outstanding reputation for the strength of its trading platforms, innovative technology solutions and dedicated client services around the world’, said Mr. Warner.  ‘I am excited to partner with such a highly talented team of professionals to deliver BGC’s expertise, world-class products and industry leadership to our clients’.

Source: BGC Partners 

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