FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that China based and controlled Retail FX and CFDs broker ATFX has hired Chris Hawkes as Head of Risk for its FCA licensed operation in London, AT Global Markets UK Limited, or ATFX UK for short.

Chris Hawkes joins ATFX UK from ETX Capital, where he spent the past 14 years, beginning as an FX Dealer before becoming FX/Indices Risk Manager, managing all FX/Indices risk including all A & B book clients across both spread betting and CFD asset classes dealing with both retail and institutional clients.

Prior to joining ETX in 2008 Chris worked on the dealing desk as MF Global, and at IG.

Wei Qiang Zhang, Managing Director at ATFX said:

“We are delighted to be welcoming Chris Hawkes as our Head of Risk. He has extensive experience in the Forex and CFD industry and will play a key role in the continued growth of ATFX.”

ATFX is controlled by Chinese entrepreneur Hiu Keung (Joe) Li. The group has licensed subsidiaries in the UK (FCA), Cyprus (CySEC), and Mauritius.