Exclusive FNG… FNG has learned that leading UK online broker IG Group (LON:IGG) has appointed Matthew Davidson as Managing Director of IG’s Australia & New Zealand unit.
Based in Melbourne, Matthew Davidson has been with IG for 19 years. He started his career at IG as a sales trader in 2005 in London, eventually becoming Chief Futures Dealer and Deputy Head of Futures and FX for IG. In 2012 Mr. Davidson moved to IG’s offices in Australia, as Head of Dealing. For the past five years he has served as Commercial Director for IG Australia.
Matthew Davidson’s promotion fills the void left by Kevin Algeo’s promotion at IG several years ago to CEO – APAC & Africa, although until now he also continued to serve as CEO of IG Australia.
London-based IG Group, one of the world’s largest online brokers, recently appointed former WorldRemit and Paddy Power Betfair CEO Breon Corcoran as the company’s CEO.