R.J. O’Brien & Associates (RJO), the venerable futures brokerage and clearing firm founded in 1914 and based in Chicago, reports that veteran institutional grains broker Richard Mayhew has joined its affiliate R.J. O’Brien (UK) Ltd. as senior vice president, head of grains and oilseeds, EMEA. “With more than 35 years of experience in grains in… Read More >>
RJO European Affiliate Buys Kyte Group from GFI
Chicago brokerage R.J. O’Brien and Associates’ (RJO) European affiliate R.J. O’Brien Europe Ltd. (RJO Europe) will acquire interdealer broker GFI Group’s subsidiary The Kyte Group Ltd., officials say. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and the UK Financial Conduct Authority has approved the transaction, which is expected to close no later than March 17,… Read More >>
Oulhadj Upped to COO of RJO
Chicago-based R.J. O’Brien & Associates (RJO), which describes itself as the oldest and largest independent futures brokerage and clearing firm in the U.S., reports that Jamal Oulhadj, its senior managing director and chief risk officer (CRO), has been promoted to chief operating officer (COO) of RJO Holdings Corp., the firm’s holding company. Oulhadj, 50, has… Read More >>
RJO Turns 100
Chicago-based R.J. O’Brien & Associates (RJO), the venerable futures brokerage and clearing firm, has celebrated its centenary birthday. It is the “oldest and largest independent” brokerage and clearing firm in the U.S., the company reports. The 100-year milestone, recognizing RJO as the Chicago exchange’s “last surviving founding member firm,” was marked by an award ceremony… Read More >>
RJO Hires from UBS for UK Post
Futures brokerage and clearing firm R.J. O’Brien & Associates (RJO), has appointed Paul Goodhew as senior vice president and head of global markets at its London-based R.J. O’Brien (UK) Ltd. affiliate, according to a company statement. Most recently, Goodhew worked as an executive director UBS. In his new role, Goodhew will focus on “expanding the… Read More >>
