Citi hires former BofAML banker Kris Hopkins to head futures execution

CITI Singapore has appointed veteran banker Kris Hopkins as head of futures execution in Singapore, a newly created position.

He was previously head of Singapore futures and options and client execution for Bank of America Merrill Lynch Singapore.

Mr Hopkins will be in charge of the Singapore futures execution team and will report to Hong Kong-based APAC head of futures execution Kevin Zolkiewicz.

"I am confident that his strong expertise in futures execution will help us deepen client penetration, improve our efficiency, and further our electronic execution agenda in the region," Mr Zolkiewicz said.