Cyrus Poon joins Invast Global as Managing Director, Prime Services

Cyrus Poon joins Invast Global after a long tenure of 12 years at BNY Mellon as Director and Responsible Manager in which he took ownership of all trading functions of Pershing Securities Australia, including domestic and offshore agency execution, trading infrastructure, stock lending and FX. Cyrus’ wealth of experience, including a strong equities background, and skill set is a natural fit for Invast Global as he takes charge of the firm’s Prime Services offering. “It’s been refreshing to be part of a team where ideas can be brought to fruition quickly,” comments Cyrus Poon. “Invast Global has an appetite to move fast in line with technology. The team possesses an entrepreneurial spirit that is crucial to success and there is a real focus on building long-standing partnerships with clients. I see opportunities to work very closely with the institutional community.” Gavin White, Invast Global’s CEO, adds, “We are excited to have Cyrus join the team. He is a crucial hire to ensure we can continue to deliver our high-touch bespoke service to our valued clients and deliver on our strategic vision and road map.” Invast Global is a leading multi-asset brokerage based in Sydney. The firm specialises in providing prime services to small/mid-sized hedge funds, asset managers, proprietary trading firms, retail brokerages and banks.