Article: GFI Group's Octagon Division Announces Key Hire to its New York Operation.

Former CLSA Head of Sales Trading Joins Asian Equity Division

NEW YORK, August 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Octagon, a division of GFI Securities LLC*, announced today that it has hired Eddie Bakker as Octagon's Head of US Equity Sales trading. Mr. Bakker was previously at CLSA./Calyon Securities for six years where he held roles as Head of Sales Trading for the Asia and U.S. Equities.

Michael Conway, Managing Director of the Octagon Division, commented: "We continue to strengthen our U.S presence and are delighted with the addition of Eddie to our team", and added,"he brings significant experience and client relationships enabling the growth of our ...

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