Multi-asset trading and investment services provider Saxo Bank today announced that Chief Economist and Chief Investment Officer, Steen Jakobsen will step down from his role after more than 20 years of service.
During his tenure, Steen Jakobsen held numerous roles in sell-side trading, markets and was instrumental in building Saxo Bank’s reputation for insightful financial research and thought-provoking analysis, notably through the creation of the highly regarded market strategy team, known as Saxo Strats.
Under the leadership of Steen Jakobsen, Saxo Strats has become synonymous with influential market analysis and thought leadership, significantly enhancing Saxo Bank’s value proposition to clients around the world. His approach to financial research and analysis consistently provides clients and the wider financial community with reliable insights, deepening their understanding of complex market dynamics.
Peter Garnry, Head of Equity Strategy, was appointed as Head of Saxo Strats last year, ensuring continuity in leadership and the team’s commitment to excellence in proactive market research.
Kim Fournais, CEO & Founder of Saxo, commented:
“Steen has been instrumental in making Saxo Bank a trusted source for investors and traders, combining macroeconomic research with reliable trading insights. He is the architect behind the popular “Outrageous Predictions,” which is second to none in stimulating critical thinking and provoking consensus. I want to express my deep gratitude for Steen’s contribution for more than two decades. It has been a big part of the journey that has seen Saxo grow from a smaller broker to a global leader in our industry with more than 1.2 million clients and DKK 750 billion in client assets.”
Steen Jakobsen commented:
“It’s been a pleasure working with so many great people over the years, especially my colleagues at Saxo Strats. Our goal has always been to challenge conventional thinking and provide a deeper understanding of markets. I am proud of what we have achieved together and confident that Saxo and the Strats team will continue to do their part to help investors make sense of a complex world and markets that can be difficult to understand.”