Herring Global Expands Leadership Team with Key Appointments
Herring Global, a fast-growing leader in digital asset trading and liquidity provision, is excited to announce two important additions to its executive team. Christian Fischer has been appointed as the new Chief Technology Officer, while Benjamin Toh has taken on the role of Head of Compliance/MLRO.
Introducing Christian Fischer
Christian Fischer comes to Herring Global from ADDX, where he held the position of Head of Technology for several years. During his time at ADDX, Christian led the development of a regulated platform for the issuance, custody, and trading of digital securities. He was instrumental in establishing and managing the architecture that protects investments through a private Ethereum blockchain for digital security custody. With over 20 years of experience in FX trading systems, market making, and technology, Christian’s leadership and technical know-how are set to propel Herring Global’s technological progress.
Welcoming Benjamin Toh
Benjamin Toh joins Herring Global from Standard Chartered Bank, where he served as a Director focused on compliance advisory for clients in crypto assets and payment services. Before that, he was the Head of Compliance at Blockchain.com Singapore, previously known as Altonomy, where he successfully obtained in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license. Benjamin’s vast experience in regulatory compliance and crypto assets will be crucial in enhancing Herring Global’s compliance and regulatory initiatives.
Commitment to Trust and Innovation
“As Herring Global celebrates its first anniversary, our dedication to trust, security, and innovation is stronger than ever for our partners. We are excited to welcome Christian and Benjamin to our team as we strive to revolutionize our trading infrastructure and solutions within a solid regulatory framework. Our previous expertise, combined with Christian’s technological skills, will propel our innovation forward. Their contributions will be vital to our continued growth and pursuit of excellence,” stated Ervin, CEO of Herring Global.
About Herring Global
Herring Global is a digital asset trading and market-making firm dedicated to providing institutional-grade liquidity management and trading solutions across various platforms for all users in the digital asset ecosystem. The company offers 24/7 treasury solutions, personalized high-touch trading, and programmatic smart order routing solutions to enhance trading outcomes, fostering a more efficient marketplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herring Global's new leadership structure?
Herring Global has recently appointed Christian Fischer as Chief Technology Officer and Benjamin Toh as Head of Compliance/MLRO.
What experience does Christian Fischer bring to Herring Global?
Christian Fischer has over 20 years of experience in FX trading systems and was previously Head of Technology at ADDX.
How does Benjamin Toh's background support Herring Global?
Benjamin Toh specializes in compliance advisory for crypto assets and played a key role in securing a Major Payment Institution license in Singapore.
What are Herring Global’s main services?
The company provides liquidity management, trading solutions, and 24/7 treasury services in the digital asset marketplace.
What is the vision for Herring Global under new leadership?
The goal is to foster innovation and excellence in trading infrastructure and solutions, with a strong emphasis on trust and security for their partners.