Futu Clearing Inc.

We are excited to announce that Anthony Mauriello has joined FUTU CLEARING as our new Director of Client Service. As we prepare for the launch of FUTU PRIME in 2025, our commitment to becoming a leading financial fintech company is stronger than ever. Anthony brings over 25 years of experience as a Relationship Management Specialist, having served as Director of Relationship Manager of Prime Brokerage at BNP Paribas and Bank of America. He played a key role in integrating the BOFA PB Platform into BNP Paribas and managed an $8.5 billion Closed End Fund (CEF) financing platform.   With over 15 years as a Platform Registered Options Principal (ROP), Anthony has excelled in reviewing and approving new option accounts. His leadership in sales calls, collaboration with IT to enhance client onboarding, and creation of new client interaction pathways have set new standards in client service. Anthony's strategic vision and development of real-time client analysis reports have significantly built robust client pipelines in his previous roles. We are thrilled to have him on board and confident his expertise will be invaluable as we advance our vision for FUTU CLEARING. Welcome, Anthony!

As FUTU CLEARING embarks on its journey to establish a strong presence in the financial marketplace, we are thrilled to welcome Edward Kim to our team as the Director of Risk. With the upcoming launch of FUTU PRIME in 2025, we are committed to building a financial fintech company that is underpinned by robust technology infrastructure, offering a full spectrum of financial services. Edward brings over two decades of expertise in the financial industry, notably enhancing risk management processes. Edward's tenure as Head of Prime Brokerage Risk at Marex North America Securities LLC saw the creation of an extensive risk framework and advancements in Portfolio Margin methodology. His achievements at Clear Street include obtaining FINRA’s endorsement for the Portfolio Margin application and pioneering the development of multiple risk systems, such as the Reg-T margin computation engine. Edward’s strategic approach to risk policies and his development of real-time risk analysis reports have been vital in reducing risk and maintaining regulatory adherence. We are excited to have Edward on board to help realize our vision for FUTU CLEARING.

📢 Futu Clearing is delighted to announce the appointment of Thomas Guagliardo as Managing Director and Head of Business Development, effective December 1st, 2023. With over 20 years of experience in Global Prime Finance, Mr. Guagliardo has played a pivotal role in building comprehensive cash and synthetic Prime Brokerages at renowned institutions such as BMO Capital Markets, BNP Paribas, and Bank of America. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a remarkable ability to enhance global platforms, cultivate strong client relationships, and drive business development. Mr. Guagliardo's unwavering dedication to Futu Clearing's success, combined with his strategic vision and passion for innovation, positions the company for significant growth in the future. Please join us in extending our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Guagliardo!

📢 Futu Clearing proudly announces the appointment of Pat Kelly as our new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective November 20, 2023. Mr. Kelly's journey with Futu Clearing as Chief Operating Officer (COO) over the past two years has been marked by his strong leadership and profound understanding of our industry. His commitment to Futu Clearing's success, coupled with his strategic vision and passion for innovation, positions the company strongly for the next chapter of growth. We firmly believe in Mr. Kelly's capabilities to thrive in this new role and inspire the team toward achieving new milestones. Please join us in extending heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Kelly on this well-deserved promotion. Here's to a wonderful 2024!