ING has appointed Gary Prince as its new head of financial markets for the UK.

Since joining the bank in March 2000, he has held several senior leadership roles, most recently recently serving as global head of foreign exchange & rates trading.

Prince succeeds Guy Thomas, who has retired from ING after nearly 30 years at the organisation.

In his new role, he will lead a team of more than 150 in London, overseeing foreign exchange, credit, commodity, equity derivative trading and financing.

The move comes as the capital remains a “pivotal hub” for ING’s financial markets business, where it connects clients across the EMEA region to global capital flows and market opportunities.

The team prince is heading up plays a key role in delivering market intelligence and risk management solutions to institutional and corporate clients.

“Gary’s appointment marks an exciting step forward for our financial markets team," said Alexandra MacMahon, UK country manager, ING. "His deep expertise, client-centric approach, and commitment to innovation will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our market presence and deliver sustainable value to our clients.

“I’m confident that under his leadership, we’ll unlock new opportunities and make a meaningful impact in the UK and beyond.”

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