Langford Nachman Hires Veteran Robert Lau Tak Wah to Head Global Commodity Markets Desk

Langford Nachman, an independent over-the-counter ("OTC") broking house specialising in commodity and futures trading, today announced that industry veteran Robert Lau Tak Wah has come on board as Head of the Global Commodity Markets Desk. With more than three decades of experience in futures, trading, institutional sales and banking, Lau Tak Wah will focus on building the unit's institutional team and servicing clients in the region.

Michael R. Keung, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said: "We are very pleased to welcome Robert aboard in our Hong Kong offices as the anchor for our efforts to increase our footprint throughout Asia Pacific Region. He has extraordinary experience and expertise in all aspects of commodity and futures trading at some of the world's leading global financial institutions. I know his leadership will be invaluable to our growing operation."

Said Lau Tak Wah said: "I'm delighted to join this young, esteemed and respected company that has enjoyed a stellar reputation. I look forward to working with Langford Nachman's team to expand our presence across key markets in Asia Pacific Region. I believe that with the firm's focus on futures and clear commitment to client relationships, we are ideally positioned to capture more institutional and fixed income business in these markets."

Lau Tak Wah joins Langford Nachman after spending 18 years at a top investment bank most recently as Vice President, Commodity and Futures Sales. In that role, he provided sales and execution services to a portfolio of global institutional clients throughout Asia, including banks, hedge funds, asset managers and commodity trading advisors.

About Langford Nachman

Langford Nachman is an independent over-the-counter ("OTC") broking house specialising in commodity and futures trading, derivatives broking of oil, metals, agricultural products, currencies, freight and other commodity markets. Since its inception Langford Nachman has responded to clients' needs and expanded the product offering to include all grades of commodities and related derivatives products. The firm broker its products on the basis of both master and bilateral contracts and are able to negotiate structured and term business as well as prompt cargoes. The firm has provided investors also with specialised alternative investment solutions both for individual investors and corporate services.

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