Sky Links Capital Names Hormoz Faryar Managing Director for Institutional Growth
Sky Links Capital Group has appointed former Credit Suisse VP Hormoz Faryar as Managing Director to lead its institutional business expansion.
Sky Links Capital Group has hired Hormoz Faryar as Managing Director, tapping a veteran with more than 25 years of institutional electronic foreign exchange experience to drive the firm's expansion in that segment, the Dubai-based company announced Monday.
Faryar previously served as a Vice President at Credit Suisse, where he built experience across institutional trading operations. His background in e-FX positions Sky Links Capital to compete more aggressively for institutional client mandates in a market where electronic trading infrastructure and relationships are central to winning business.
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The appointment reflects a broader trend among regional financial firms in the Gulf seeking to attract senior talent with established networks at global investment banks. Dubai has increasingly positioned itself as a hub for institutional capital markets activity, and firms operating there have been bolstering leadership rosters accordingly.
By bringing in an executive of Faryar's caliber, Sky Links Capital signals an intent to move beyond its existing business mix and pursue larger institutional counterparties — a strategy that typically requires both product depth and credible senior coverage personnel.
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