Citi Australia and New Zealand has today announced several key appointments across its Research and Markets businesses, including Paul Buys to Head of Research for Australia and New Zealand.
Paul Buys will join from Canaccord Genuity, where he is currently Head of Research. Previously, Paul was Deputy Head of APAC Securities Research for Credit Suisse. Paul will be appointed as Managing Director and sit on the Australian and New Zealand Executive Committee.
Commenting on the appointment, Citi Head of Research for Japan, Australia, North & South Asia Brent Robinson said, “Paul is a respected analyst who brings over 25 years’ experience in financial markets. His appointment further strengthens our world-class research team.”
Paul Buys will succeed the existing Head of Research for Australia and New Zealand Paul McTaggart, who will retire at the end of the year after a 30-year career in sell-side research.
This appointment follows the recent announcement that Laura Sutcliffe will join Citi as Head of Healthcare Research.
At the same time, Citi has grown its Markets business with four new hires, and one key promotion.
Mark Woodruff, Citi Australia CEO said, “These new appointments reflect Citi’s continued investment in our Australian franchise, as we strive to deliver the best outcomes for our clients in a dynamic market environment.”
Cristina Chang, Head of Markets for Australia and New Zealand added, “These Markets appointments follow a record April result for our Markets business, driven by volatile market conditions. I am confident the new additions to our team will add valuable expertise to our business.”
Citi’s Australia & New Zealand Markets business has on-the-ground sales and trading presence across all asset classes and products including Equities, Rates, FX, Commodities and Spread Products Financing & Securitisation.
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Rachel Maher rachel.maher@citi.com 0434 191 290