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DANIEL WALTERS Equity trader , Capital Group Daniel Walters is an equity trader on Capital Group ’ s equity trading desk , based in London . He started his career at Fisher Investments in Woodside , California before joining Capital Group ’ s San Francisco office in 2014 . He moved to the London office in 2016 where he joined the Capital World International team , before joining the Capital International trading desk in 2017 . A California native , Daniel read Philosophy with a Business minor at the University of Oregon .
“ I am fortunate enough to be part of a very experienced trading team at Capital Group . The whole team has provided me with incredible support and a platform to learn and develop as a trader . I have been fortunate to have some excellent mentors across the industry and I am thrilled to be recognised in this way .”
DAMILOLA OTAKOYA Multi-asset trader , Aegon Asset Management Dami is a multi-asset dealer on the Aegon Asset Management central dealing Desk . Dami ’ s primary focus is on equity trading and TCA , providing multi-asset support and dealing coverage to the global portfolio management teams .
Dami joined Aegon AM as a derivatives operations specialist in 2013 and was appointed to the central dealing desk as dealing assistant in 2016 . Dami has 15 years industry experience .
Prior to Aegon AM , he held roles as an associate in the derivatives operations team at Blackrock and led the listed derivatives clearing team at Morgan Stanley . Dami holds the full Investment Management Certificate ( IMC ) qualification and a PHD in financial services .
“ Honoured and grateful that my hard work has been justified by the recognition of this award . Massive thank you to the Aegon AM central dealing team .”
DANNY CHOUEIRI Emerging markets senior trader , Amundi Asset Management Danny is currently an emerging markets specialist senior trader at Amundi Asset Management . Starting his career on the sell-side at Nomura before progressing to buy-side trading roles with Caxton and JP Morgan Asset Management , he has experience trading the full spectrum of asset classes .
This depth of knowledge combined with his passion for new technology , relationship building skills and infectious enthusiasm make him stand out as a Rising Star .
“ I ’ m thrilled to be recognised on this list and very grateful to work with some inspirational colleagues , both past and present . Many thanks to The TRADE for the accolade !”
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