Samtrade FX adds SGX/SIAS vet Richard Dyason as Chief Strategy Officer
Singapore based Retail FX and CFDs broker Samtrade FX has announced that it has hired financial industry veteran Richard Dyason, who has been appointed as the company’s new Chief Strategy Officer (CSO).
Richard Dyason brings 30 years of management experience in the financial services sector to his new role. Prior to joining Samtrade he was the General Manager of the Securities Investors Association of Singapore (SIAS) for more than 10 years, after serving as Vice President of the Private Investors division at the Singapore Exchange (SGX). He also worked previously as Vice President and Head of the Strategic Marketing Division at the United Overseas Bank, Singapore.
Sam Goh, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Samtrade FX, said:
“Richard joins us at an exciting time! Earlier this year, the Group achieved a new milestone and its affiliate, S.A.M. Trade (Asia) Pte Ltd became publicly traded on the U.S. OTC Markets, under the symbol (OTCMKTS:SMFX). We look forward to Richard’s strategic insights as the Group further advances with its growth plans while becoming the choice online trading broker globally.”
As the group’s new CSO, Richard Dyason will be leading the strategy team to formulate and implement the group’s overall international strategy and direction, as well as working with the executive team to create policies and strategies for the various entities under Samtrade FX. Additionally, he will also be providing strategic inputs on Samtrade FX’s risk management framework, growth of Samtrade FX’s Assets Under Management (AUM), regulatory approvals for Samtrade FX’s products, as well as new product and market development.
On accepting his new role, Mr. Dyason stated that:
“I am glad to be embarking on this new journey with Samtrade FX. The Group has continued to enhance its trading platform to improve its client experience and its recent accomplishments have allowed it to expand its presence across the globe. I look forward to working with the team to continue shaping Samtrade FX to realize its vision of becoming a global financial powerhouse.”
Samtrade FX is based in and is run (mainly) from Singapore, but operates as an offshore broker domiciled in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The company is controlled by Singapore based entrepreneur Sam Goh.