Inter-dealer broker ICAP has hired Mark Newson-Smith as a broker in its metals business in London. Newson-Smith previously worked at Galena Asset Management as well as Bank of America, HSBC and Mitsui.

                                         
ICAP brokers cash and derivative base and precious metal products with desks in London, New York and Hong Kong. ICAP is a market leader across the base and precious metals spectrum and is a Category 2 clearing member of the London Metal Exchange.
 
Robert Rees, Global Head of Metals at ICAP, says: “We are delighted to have Mark join the team.  He brings deep technical expertise and his extensive experience will be of great value to our clients.”