Joe Lee Joins Barclays as Head of High-Touch Cash Trading to Bolster APAC Equities Franchise

IN BRIEF) Barclays has appointed Joseph “Joe” Lee as Head of High Touch Sales Trading, Asia Pacific Equities, based in Hong Kong and reporting to both its global and regional equities heads. This strategic hire enhances the bank’s existing Program and Electronic Trading strengths by adding a dedicated high-touch execution capability. Joe will work alongside key internal leaders—including Matt Toms, Kaanhari Singh, and Daniel Ranson-Acton—to deliver tailored cash equities trading solutions. His nearly 30 years in equities span roles at HSBC, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, CLSA, Goldman Sachs, and Nomura/Lehman Brothers. Barclays underscores that this move aligns with its goal of becoming a Top 5 global equities franchise and strengthening its APAC cash equities platform through differentiated service and sustainable growth.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 10-Jul-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays today named Joseph “Joe” Lee as Head of High Touch Sales Trading for Asia Pacific Equities, underscoring its dedication to elevating its regional equities franchise and offering bespoke execution services. Operating from Hong Kong, Joe will spearhead the bank’s high-touch cash equities trading across APAC, reporting functionally to Peter Ramsey, Global Head of Cash Equities, and regionally to Christian Treuer, Head of Equities Distribution for Asia Pacific.

Over the last several years, Barclays has methodically bolstered its APAC Equities platform, channeling investments into Structured and Flow Derivatives, Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS), and Prime services; broadening institutional client engagement; and upgrading execution technology alongside key talent acquisitions. Its cash equities operations already benefit from robust Program and Electronic Trading capabilities, and Joe’s arrival marks a significant push into personalized, relationship-driven execution.

In his new capacity, Joe will collaborate closely with Matt Toms, Head of APAC Cash Equity Execution, and partner with Kaanhari “Kaan” Singh, APAC Head of Barclays Equities Tactical Strategies and Equities Derivatives Flow Sales, as well as Daniel Ranson-Acton, Head of International Equity Cash Sales in APAC.

“Joe’s appointment strengthens our ambition to rank among the Top 5 Global Equities franchises and to lead in APAC Cash Equities,” said Peter Ramsey. “His industry acumen and client-centric approach will be pivotal in delivering differentiated, high-touch execution for our clients.”

“We are thrilled to have Joe join us,” added Christian Treuer. “His deep market knowledge will amplify our execution capabilities and drive closer client connections as we expand our regional presence.”

Joe brings nearly three decades of equities trading and sales expertise, most recently serving as Head of Block Liquidity at HSBC Hong Kong. His previous senior positions include Head of Korea Equities and APAC High Touch Execution at Credit Suisse, with earlier tenures at Deutsche Bank, CLSA, Goldman Sachs, and Nomura/Lehman Brothers.

This leadership appointment reaffirms Barclays’ long-term strategy to create a distinctive APAC Equities platform focused on superior execution, enduring client partnerships, and sustainable growth.

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About Barclays

Our vision is to be the UK-centred leader in global finance. We are a diversified bank with comprehensive UK consumer, corporate and wealth and private banking franchises, a leading investment bank and a strong, specialist US consumer bank. Through these five divisions, we are working together for a better financial future for our customers, clients, and communities.

About Barclays in Asia Pacific

Barclays has been present in Asia Pacific for over 50 years, supporting corporations and financial institutions across key markets including Australia, Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, Mainland China, Singapore, and Taiwan. The bank caters to its clients’ cross-border Investment Bank needs and connects them to the capital markets in the UK, Europe, Americas, and APAC. Barclays also has a growing Private Bank business in APAC, with operations in both India and Singapore. The Barclays Global Service Centre (BGSC), a global capability centre located across multiple cities in India, supports the bank’s businesses worldwide, delivering innovative end-to-end business solutions across Technology, Operations and Functions. Barclays in APAC is headed by Jaideep Khanna, who also leads the bank’s Global Markets business in the region. Its regional Investment Banking business is led by Avinash Thakur and Nitin Singh heads its APAC Private Banking business, while Praveen Kumar leads BGSC.

Joe Lee Joins Barclays as Head of High-Touch Cash Trading to Bolster APAC Equities Franchise

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