Barclays Capital named Bill White head of equities electronic trading, a new position in New York. White previously ran BarCap’s designated-market-maker business at NYSE Euronext. He will oversee the development and sales of new products and client services in the U.S., Europe and Asia, drawing on his experience building and running options trading platforms, market making and structured products. He reports to both head of equities trading Joseph Corcoran and head of equities distribution Richard Cunningham.
Suzanne Raiola Antolini joins Dahlman Rose & Co. as a director and sales trader. Antolini was previously a sales trader at BTIG, where she spent six years. She reports to firm president Ernest J. Dahlman III.
Giles Castle joined agency brokerage MPS Global Securities as head of electronic trading sales. Castle was previously a senior vice president in the institutional equity product department at MF Global.
Brad Acker joins RBC Capital Markets as vice president in sales for the U.S. electronic trading group. Acker, a seven-year veteran, was previously with Rafferty Capital Markets, where he spent two years in equity sales and trading. Acker also worked at Bear Stearns for four years. He reports to Brian Suth.
Bryan Harkins was promoted to chief operating officer at Direct Edge. Previously, he was head of sales and strategy. A 12-year veteran, Harkins replaces Bill Karsh, who left the firm at the end of 2010. In his new role, Harkins will be responsible for helping direct all operational affairs at Direct Edge.
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