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Mizuho Securities Asia appoints Damian Rowe as MD, head of fixed income trading for Asia Pacific
Mizuho Securities Asia Limited (“MHSA”) has appointed Damian Rowe as Managing Director and Head of Fixed Income Trading for Asia Pacific (excluding Japan). Based in Hong Kong, Mr. Rowe’s appointment is part of Mizuho’s strategic efforts to grow its client-focused pan-Asia Fixed Income Sales and Trading businesses. As one of Asia’s largest bond houses, Mizuho offers unique underwriting, sales and trading solutions to its diverse and growing client base.
Mizuho Securities Asia appoints Damian Rowe as MD, head of fixed income trading for Asia Pacific
Mizuho Securities Asia Limited (“MHSA”) has appointed Damian Rowe as Managing Director and Head of Fixed Income Trading for Asia Pacific (excluding Japan). Based in Hong Kong, Mr. Rowe’s appointment is part of Mizuho’s strategic efforts to grow its client-focused pan-Asia Fixed Income Sales and Trading businesses. As one of Asia’s largest bond houses, Mizuho offers unique underwriting, sales and trading solutions to its diverse and growing client base.
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