Northern Trust hires into its brokerage business


Northern Trust has hired Glenn Poulter into a senior global markets role within its institutional brokerage business in its Capital Markets Group, in which he will be responsible for bringing the company’s brokerage solutions to clients globally.
Poulter would bring to the role over 30 years’ experience in financial services, including time at Schroder Securities, Citi and ICAP. He most recently advised companies in the sector on the implications of MiFID II at Stratevolve.
“We’re thrilled to have Glenn on board in our London team … Glenn’s extensive knowledge on MiFID II and other financial regulations will be invaluable for clients across the globe as they navigate regulatory change and achieve the levels of transparency the markets seek,” Guy Gibson, Northern Trust Capital Markets head of institutional brokerage for Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific said.
Head of Northern Trust Capital Markets, EMEA, Andy Clayton said that hiring Poulter showed the strength of brokerage within the company’s offering.
“Glenn’s appointment is another example of the strategic importance brokerage plays within our capital markets offering. We continue to grow our team around the globe in response to client demand,” he said.
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