BTIG Expands Global Trading Presence – New Hires Expand International Equities Desk


New York – September 20, 2011 – BTIG LLC, a global financial services firm that specializes in institutional trading and related brokerage services, is bolstering its international equities presence and capabilities with two key hires, David Perlin and Marco Frigeri.

David Perlin joins BTIG as a Managing Director on its International Equities desk, where he will serve as BTIG’s Head of International Sales Trading for the Americas. Perlin will spearhead the expansion of BTIG’s global equity franchise into Latin America and Canada. Perlin is a veteran trader, having previously held management positions at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and HSBC, as well as serving as a Partner and Head Trader at Keel Capital. He has an MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business, and is Chairman of the Board of the National Urban Technology Center, a NYC-based nonprofit organization.

Marco Frigeri joins BTIG as a Managing Director and Sales Trader on BTIG’s International Equities desk. Frigeri most recently traded in international markets for HSBC and has also worked as a Senior Sales Trader at Goldman Sachs and Barclays. He brings to BTIG 15 years of experience, specializing in Latin American markets.

“The addition of these two professionals bolsters our international platform,” said Richard Jacklin, Head of International Equities for BTIG. “They are part of our ongoing commitment to expand our business and offerings to clients, and in particular our expansion into the Latin American and Canadian markets.”

“David Perlin and Marco Frigeri have tremendous market experience and client relationships,” said Rick Blank, BTIG’s Head of Global Equities. “They are key components to our Latin American and Canadian efforts, adding depth and talent to our existing team. Their years of expertise will enable BTIG to capture more opportunities, provide an enhanced level of service to our clients and will further expand our distribution capabilities.”

“Our aim is to help our clients best execute their goals and investment needs,” Jacklin said. “BTIG is continuing to seek out and hire experienced sales and trading professionals around the world to serve our growing number of global clients.”

About BTIG

BTIG LLC is a premier institutional brokerage and fund services company. BTIG continues to build its global franchise around a broad and experienced group of professionals who are leaders and experts in their respective fields. Founded in 2002, BTIG, including through its affiliates, employs nearly 400 professionals in five different countries. BTIG serves customers from all over the world and offers services in 11 areas: Equity Trading, Fixed Income, Futures Trading, Convertible Securities, Equity Derivatives, Prime Brokerage, Outsource Trading, Direct Market Access, Capital Markets, Equity Research and Corporate Access. BTIG has nine domestic offices: New York, San Francisco, Dallas, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Greenwich, Red Bank and Orinda. The firm also has four overseas affiliates: London, Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney.

BTIG LLC is a member of FINRA and SIPC

BTIG Australia Limited ACN 128 554 601 is a member of ASIC and ASX

BTIG Hong Kong Limited, Exchange Participant of SEHK, licensed and regulated by the SFC

BTIG Ltd is a member of the LSE and is authorized and regulated by the FSA

BTIG Singapore Pte. Ltd is registered and licensed with MAS

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