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iSAM Securities has welcomed Alexandros Papoutsas as Sales Director, strengthening its new Cyprus office in a strategic move to enhance client support across the region.

iSAM Securities has welcomed Caroline Xu as Sales Director in the Hong Kong office to further the groups recent push for growth within the region.

iSAM Securities welcomes Azadeh Kasraei as Head of Integrated Client Solutions in a strategic move to develop and improve experience and delivery.

iSAM Securities has welcomed Quentin Miller as Head of Institutional Sales, Asia Pacific in a strategic move to head up growth in the APAC region.

In a strategic move to implement growth in the region, Barry Flanigan, former Head of e-Trading, has transitioned to the Hong Kong office, assuming the role of Head of Asia Pacific at iSAM Securities.

iSAM Securities has recently expanded its global e-Trading team with the introduction of James Gavin in the London office, while Nathalie Bijlsma and Richie...

Technology stocks continued to lead gains overnight, with South Korea's KOSPI rising 3.27%. Chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix both gained more than 5%, extending the recent rally in semiconductor stocks as optimism around AI investment remains strong.

Crude oil climbed 1.75% yesterday to $89.37 as traders remained wary about the prospects for a Middle East deal. Brent crude has risen a further 0.91% this morning to $89.72 a barrel, extending its winning streak to six consecutive days—the longest since April.

Brent crude rose 5.17% yesterday and has gained a further 0.3% this morning, marking a fifth consecutive day of gains to $87.98 a barrel. The rally followed new demands from U.S. President Donald Trump toward Iran, clouding prospects for an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.