Saxo Capital Markets appoints Australia Markets Strategist

Saxo Capital Markets, an online multi-asset trading and investment specialist, has announced the appointment of Eleanor Creagh to the newly-created role of Australia markets strategist, effective April 2018.

In this role, Creagh supports Saxo's global sales trading team with trading ideas and financial market insights, reporting to Saxo Bank group's chief economist and chief investment strategist, Steen Jakobsen, and Saxo Capital Markets Australia CEO, Ben Smoker.

Based in Sydney, Creagh is responsible for coordinating, monitoring and implementing equity strategies and research for traders and investors across all levels, as well as developing quantitative models and customised mathematical frameworks for institutional clients. Creagh's remit will initially focus on Australian equities, expanding over time to include Asia-Pacific equities.

Prior to joining Saxo, she held senior positions at JB Markets, a securities and derivatives broker and dealer for wholesale and retail investors, and KnowledgebankIQ, a wealth management advisory firm.

Commenting on her appointment at Saxo, Smoker said: "We are pleased to have Eleanor on board. She is an expert in her field, who will no doubt add significant value to Saxo's Global Sales Trading team, helping local traders and investors find signals amid market noise."