Feb 2016 – Feb 2024 · 8 yrs · Singapore

• Bambu was a leading global digital wealth technology provider for businesses of every size and industry, from finance to commercial or even new disruptors, transforming the digital wealth market. We enabled companies to make saving and investing simple and intelligent for their clients. The cloud-based platform was powered by our proprietary algorithms and machine learning tools.

Jul 2015 – Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Singapore

• The Singapore FinTech Consortium is a cross-industry initiative, structured as a commercial venture. We are a platform neutral organization and are designed to facilitate collaboration between all market participants and stakeholders in the FinTech eco-system.
• We believe innovation is key to maintain and accelerate Singapore’s global leading position in finance. We share the same purpose, want to foster synergies and encourage innovators to build the next generation of financial products and services.

Mar 2015 – Jan 2016 · 10 mos · Singapore, Hong Kong

• I was engaged by 8 Securities to work on the expansion of their Robo business throughout Asia. 8 Securities launched Asia's first Robo Adviser, 8 Now in Japan and Hong Kong. I worked directly with the management team on the business plan and growth of their Robo.

Nov 2012 – Dec 2015 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Singapore

• Alt Ex Advisory is a leading FinTech consultancy providing advice on a range of FinTech sectors across Asia. Ned has been active in FinTech in Asia since 1999. Ned was the MD for E*TRADE for Asia and was with E*TRADE during the first internet boom. Ned has also been CEO for two regional exchange projects. With a focus on Robo advisory, exchange related technology and blockchain projects, Ned is able to bring a unique Asian experience to Fintech projects.

Jan 2010 – Dec 2012 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Singapore

• Chi-East was a sell side Asian dark pool. Jointly owned by SGX and Chi-X Global. I was the CEO of the business in charge of all aspects of the setup, management, and operations of the business. I was also responsible, together with our sales team, for client acquisition and relationships. In my role I engaged with a wide variety of the financial community at a senior level across, regulators, exchanges, investment banks, the buy side and the vendors. Chi-East was an innovative product that sought to change the behavior and structure of markets in Asia. This meant that in my role as CEO a lot of the work was focused on market education, which resulted in Chi-East being an extremely visible product in the financial community.

Nov 2007 – Dec 2009 · 2 yrs 1 mo

• BlocSec was an electronic crossing network for the Asian markets. BlocSec was 100% owned by CLSA. I was the CEO for the business and responsible for its operation and management. We had a staff of 8 people and traded Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and Japan. We were, at the time, the only dark pool to be built and fully regulated in Asia. Our business commenced in May 2008 and we had a maximum of 70 buy side customers on our platform. I worked on all aspects of company setup, securing clients and ensuring the business successfully launched.

Mar 2006 – Oct 2007 · 1 yr 7 mos · Hong Kong

• I was responsible for the Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan office for E*TRADE. Managed the overall business across the Asian region. Managed a team of 70 and worked on the overall strategy for E*TRADE in Asia.

Apr 1999 – Mar 2003 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Hong Kong

• Based in Hong Kong I covered clients through the Asian region. I sold E*TRADE's equity trading platform to portfolio managers and hedge funds.

Feb 2003 – Mar 2006 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Singapore

• Responsible for the sales of ITG products to the institutional client base in Singapore and Hong Kong. ITG is an independent execution and research broker partnering with global portfolio managers and traders throughout the investment process, from investment decision through to settlement.