Euronext hires post-trade chief

Andrew Simpson, ex-coo at Rate Validation Services, has been appointed head of post-trade at Euronext as the exchange operator makes a push to expand its post-trade services following a demerger with parent company IntercontinentalExchange earlier this year. Simpson will be responsible for developing Euronext’s relationship with LCH.Clearnet and its clearing strategy for both cash and derivatives markets.