26 Degrees Global Markets, the multi-asset prime broker previously known as Invast Global, has appointed Japanese industry veteran Hiroaki Nagakura as Head of Prime Services – Japan, effective immediately.
Nagakura joins 26 Degrees Global Markets with over 30 years-experience in the FX industry, 15 of those in senior executive positions. Most recently, he was the Managing Executive Officer at Rakuten Securities, one of Japan’s largest online brokerages.
During his 12-year tenure, Nagakura was responsible for the establishment of Rakuten’s FX business unit, and under his leadership and direction, saw FX revenue grow to over $100m (JPY14.6bn) in 2022. Nagakura was also Managing Director of Rakuten Securities Australia and Director of Rakuten Securities Hong Kong, and played a key role in the 2015 acquisitions of FXCM Japan and Hong Kong.
Prior to this, Nagakura was Director at Central Tanshi FX Co, for a decade and spent time as an FX and CFD trader at various interbank FX Brokers.
