David Rogers, CEO Asia-Pacific, to lead business in APAC, expand existing global offering and strengthen regional presence 

London, 27 May 2024 – B2C2, the global leader in institutional liquidity and credit for digital assets, is strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region with the establishment of an expanded offering in Singapore, building on its existing presence in Japan and other financial centres.

As part of this growth phase, B2C2 will be applying for a Major Payment Institution licence under the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Backed by Japanese financial services group SBI, B2C2 provides credit alongside deep, consistent liquidity, industry-leading pricing and market-leading settlement for institutional clients. With offices in London, Paris, Luxembourg, New Jersey, Tokyo and now Singapore, their geographical spread ensures 24/7/365 diligence and service.

By further developing regional connectivity in APAC, the establishment of the Singapore business affirms B2C2’s commitment to the broader region and, as one of the market’s leading participants, to helping Singapore build a resilient, compliant and sustainable digital assets market.

B2C2’s expanded operations will be led by David Rogers, CEO Asia-Pacific. David brings with him 24 years of experience in both digital assets and traditional finance, 17 of which were in the region.

Prior to joining B2C2, he served as Chief Operating Officer at an algorithmic trading and market making firm focused on digital assets. During a 7-year stint in the asset management space, David was Managing Director and Head of Multi-Asset Trading, Asia-Pacific at State Street Global Advisors. And, as part of a 13-year investment banking tenure which started at Goldman Sachs in London, he was also Head of APAC Equity Portfolio Trading at UBS, in Tokyo then Hong Kong.

Thomas Restout, Group CEO of B2C2, said, “B2C2 has had a longstanding connection with Asia thanks to our partnership with SBI. As a leading financial centre both in the region and globally, Singapore was a logical choice for the expansion of our APAC footprint. David brings a wealth of expertise to the Chief Executive role, and we look forward to supporting him in growing our operations in the region.”

David Rogers, CEO Asia-Pacific, said, “I am thrilled to be leading B2C2’s Asia-Pacific team. The firm’s strong balance sheet, unparalleled settlement capability, and extensive pricing and credit capabilities make it the leading counterparty of choice for financial institutions globally. With an already very strong APAC team, we will augment this in Singapore, which is on track to be an international hub for regulated digital asset trading. We are excited to work with regulators and partners to grow this ecosystem.”

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About B2C2

B2C2 is a global leader in institutional liquidity for digital assets. Founded in 2015, we are trusted by large institutional managers, brokers, crypto exchanges, hedge and crypto funds. We provide deep, reliable liquidity and pricing in crypto, delivering seamless execution 24/7/365. Majority owned and backed by Japanese financial group SBI, B2C2 Ltd is headquartered in the UK, with offices in the US, Japan, France and Luxembourg.

B2C2 Ltd is registered in England and Wales under company number 07995888 with its registered office at 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE. B2C2 Ltd is the parent company of the B2C2 group of companies. Products may be provided by different members of the B2C2 group of companies, depending on the jurisdiction of the client and the regulatory status of the product and/or B2C2 group member. B2C2 is a registered trademark.

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About B2C2

More than just a liquidity provider, B2C2 is a digital asset pioneer building the ecosystem of the future.

The firm has unlocked institutional access to crypto by providing reliable liquidity across market conditions. B2C2’s success is built on crypto native technology and continuous product innovation, making it the partner of choice for diverse institutions globally.

Founded in 2015 and majority owned by Japanese financial group, SBI, B2C2 Ltd is headquartered in the UK, with offices in the US and Japan.

B2C2 Ltd is registered in England and Wales under company number 07995888 with its registered office at 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE.  B2C2 Ltd is the parent company of the B2C2 group of companies. Products may be provided by different members of the B2C2 group of companies, depending on the jurisdiction of the client and the regulatory status of the product and/or B2C2 group member. B2C2 is a registered trademark.