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Liquidity Finance Crosses Atlantic with Opening of US Office

Published by Gbaf News

Posted on June 26, 2013

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· Last updated: November 20, 2018

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Experienced Leadership Joins US Team

Hires Ex-Knight Capital Group and Ex-Goldman Sachs

Dan Mullineaux, Head of Liquidity Finance, US

  • US Office located in Stamford, Connecticut
  • Headed by Dan Mullineaux, ex Knight Capital Group and UBS AG
  • New US Hire: Robert McDonald, ex Head of EM Trading at Goldman Sachs
  • Liquidity Finance operates with unique electronic order matching platform
  • Expansion marks increasing market focus on alternative avenues of liquidity

Liquidity Finance Expands to Stamford, CT

UK-based Liquidity Finance is expanding its activities across the Atlantic with a new office opening in Stamford, Connecticut in the US. Headed by ex-Knight Capital Group and UBS AG Dan Mullineaux, working alongside ex-Head of EM Trading at Goldman Sachs, Robert McDonald, the expansion of Liquidity Finance to the US mirrors developments in the market, as clients are moving increasingly towards alternative sources of liquidity.

Proven Success in European Markets

With its unique electronic order matching platform, developed in-house, Liquidity Finance has received good traction and market shares in Europe, and will now be expanding its focus to the US and Latin American client base. Says Liquidity co-founder Faisal Mian: “The US market is a critical part of the Emerging Markets investor base and it is imperative for any serious bond trading operation to have deep roots there. In Dan and Bob, we are lucky to find seasoned professionals who have strong relationships and unquestionable integrity. This is the perfect nucleus around which we will build our North American team.”

Transparent Trading with Unique Technology

Liquidity Finance uses a unique electronic order matching platform, developed in-house, which allows it to trade with complete transparency. As part of Liquidity Finance’s expansion into further emerging markets, the US team, headed by Mullineaux, will comprise a team of 5-7.

Comments Mullineaux: “Experience has shown me that there is a place for both banks and agency trading firms through all parts of the market cycle. In addition, there is a clear trend towards anonymous price matching for block trades, further strengthened when the relationships and market experience of a strong team come into play. With a platform like this, and with their established presence in Europe, we felt that Liquidity Finance was best positioned to quickly become a significant player in the US.”

 

 

 

Key Takeaways

  • Liquidity Finance has opened a new US office in Stamford, Connecticut.
  • The US unit is led by seasoned hires Dan Mullineaux (ex-Knight Capital Group, UBS) and Robert McDonald (ex‑Goldman Sachs).
  • The firm’s in-house electronic order matching platform will power its expansion into US and Latin American markets.
  • Liquidity aims to build a North American team of approximately 5‑7 around these hires.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is heading Liquidity Finance’s US office?
Dan Mullineaux, previously of Knight Capital Group and UBS, leads the US office, joined by Robert McDonald, formerly Head of EM Trading at Goldman Sachs.
Where is the new US office located?
The new US office is in Stamford, Connecticut.
What technology does Liquidity Finance use?
They use a unique electronic order matching platform developed in‑house that enables transparent trading.
What are Liquidity Finance’s expansion targets?
Liquidity Finance plans to focus on US and Latin American client bases through its Stamford team.

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