OREANDA-NEWS. BCS has appointed John Barker as Executive Chairman of BCS Financial Group (“BCS”) in London. John started his new role at BCS in January 2014.

John brings more than 20 years of management experience in the financial market to the firm. He was formerly the Managing Director and Head of International at Liquidnet Europe Ltd. He has also held various senior positions at Instinet Global Services Ltd, including Director of Operations, Head of Trade Support and managing the membership of multiple exchanges, clearing and settlement systems. During this time, John was also a Board member at Instinet.

The new Executive Chairman role at BCS will primarily focus on driving the business strategy for the international business, and for overseeing corporate governance issues such as the regulatory, risk management and compliance systems. John has acted as a non-executive director at BCS since January 2013.

Tim Bevan, Managing Director of BCS Prime Brokerage commented:

“Since receiving FCA approval in June last year, the BCS international business has gone from strength to strength. It is crucial that as we continue to expand that we have the right people and infrastructure firmly in place. John's leadership skills, knowledge of the buy and sell side, and his reputation and credibility in the market will add significant value to the firm as we seek to build on our early successes.” BCS Financial Group is a leading financial service group that provides innovative and customizable high and low touch trading solutions for Russia and core global & emerging markets.

BCS offers investment banking services in London through its FCA regulated UK entity BCS Prime Brokerage Limited ("BCS UK"), regulatory number is 586463.

BCS’ approach is based on a hybrid model of capital markets and technology specialists supported by strong financing capabilities

In 2012, BCS Financial Group launched its Global Markets and Investment Banking division to build on its existing strengths and leading position in the Russian markets.

BCS in the UK provides the cornerstone for the firm’s global markets and investment banking activities, offering a suite of financial services to European and international clients.