Gavin Chia

Fintech firm IG Group Holdings has named Gavin Chia as chief executive officer for Singapore and emerging markets as it prepares to expand its product offering across Asia.

Chia was formerly the founding employee and CEO of Moomoo Singapore, helping develop the platform into one of the country’s top brokerages in just four years. Known for his ability to scale businesses rapidly and forge strategic partnerships with regulators, exchanges and industry partners, he will lead the company’s push into new markets and product categories, IG says.

“Singapore is a hub for increasingly sophisticated investors, and IG is well-placed to serve mobile-first clients looking for greater choice and deeper market access,” said Chia. “Beyond Singapore, emerging markets present a tremendous opportunity as more individuals gain access to financial markets for the first time.

“There is a growing appetite for a wider range of investment options, and rapidly developing technologies such as AI and smarter trading tools will allow us to serve these markets more effectively. I am excited to join IG at this pivotal moment to build on its strong foundations and deliver its next phase of growth.”

Chia’s career spans senior leadership roles across leading regional and international financial institutions, including UOB Kay Hian, Haitong International, and PhilipCapital.

He holds a master of science in business analytics from the National University of Singapore and a bachelor of engineering ( hons ) in aeronautical engineering with a minor in business from Nanyang Technological University.