IG Group Holdings has appointed Gavin Chia as the new CEO of IG Singapore and Emerging Markets, effective September 1, 2025, subject to regulatory approval.
The move comes as the global trading and investment firm seeks to strengthen its product offering and expand its footprint across Asia.
Chia, a seasoned financial services executive, was previously the CEO and a founding member of Moomoo Singapore, where he helped grow the platform into one of the country’s leading brokerages within four years. His career also includes senior leadership roles at UOB Kay Hian, Haitong International, and PhilipCapital.
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Commenting on his appointment, Chia said Singapore’s position as a hub for increasingly sophisticated investors offers IG an opportunity to serve mobile-first clients seeking greater choice and deeper market access.
“Beyond Singapore, emerging markets present a tremendous opportunity as more individuals gain access to financial markets for the first time,” he noted, adding that advances in AI and smarter trading tools would enable the company to meet the evolving needs of these markets more effectively.
Chia holds a Master of Science in Business Analytics from the National University of Singapore and a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Aeronautical Engineering with a Minor in Business from Nanyang Technological University.
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