Tradeweb Appoints Rich Chun as Head of Asia to Drive Regional Expansion
Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), one of the world’s leading operators of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities, and money markets, has appointed Rich Chun as Managing Director and Head of Asia. Based in Hong Kong, Chun will lead Tradeweb’s business operations, client engagement, and strategic growth initiatives across the Asia Pacific region.
Veteran Market Leader Joins at a Time of Record Growth
Chun’s appointment comes amid accelerating global adoption of electronic trading and continued expansion of Tradeweb’s international business, which recorded 41% year-over-year revenue growth in Q2 2025. With more than three decades of experience across markets, Chun brings deep expertise in risk transfer, liquidity management, and institutional trading to one of the world’s most dynamic financial regions.
Reporting to Enrico Bruni and Troy Dixon, Co-Heads of Global Markets, Chun will collaborate with Tradeweb’s regional and global product and sales teams to deepen client relationships and drive strategic initiatives across asset classes in Asia.
Leadership Perspectives: Scaling Tradeweb’s Presence Across Asia
Enrico Bruni, Co-Head of Global Markets, highlighted Chun’s appointment as key to Tradeweb’s next phase of growth:
“Tradeweb’s success has always been rooted in listening to our clients and assisting them navigate evolving markets. Rich Chun brings extensive industry insight to assist us deepen those relationships and deliver even more value to the local investment community. His strong track record in both and execution gives him a unique perspective on the needs of institutional traders, as we enter the next chapter of our growth story in Asia.”
Troy Dixon, also Co-Head of Global Markets, added that Chun’s arrival reinforces the firm’s commitment to talent and regional expansion:
“As financial markets become increasingly electronified and interconnected, I am excited to welcome Rich to our Asia team to continue scaling our local business. Bringing him on-board reflects our commitment to investing in top talent and extending our capabilities in the region, which will be instrumental in driving our strategic goals forward.”
Chun’s Track Record in Global Markets
Before joining Tradeweb, Chun served as a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at HPS Investment Partners, where he launched and led the firm’s . He previously worked as a Portfolio Manager at Claren Road Management, where he assisted shape the firm’s investment strategy for Asia. Earlier in his career, he spent 14 years at Citigroup, culminating as Head of Credit Trading for Asia.
Reflecting on his new role, Chun said he is eager to build on Tradeweb’s strong regional foundation:
“I am honoured to join Tradeweb at such a dynamic time for financial services in Asia. Tradeweb has earned its reputation as a trusted partner and innovator across asset classes, and I look forward to engaging with our talented team and clients to develop new technologies that assist unlock new opportunities and efficiencies.”
Tradeweb’s Expanding Asia Pacific Footprint
Tradeweb has steadily grown its presence across Asia Pacific with offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo. The company has been at the forefront of integrating global investors with China’s fixed income markets — pioneering Northbound Bond Connect in 2017, followed by CIBM Direct Link (2020), Southbound Bond Connect (2021), and Swap Connect (2023).
In Japan, Tradeweb has played a central role in electronifying Yen interest rate swaps (IRS) and Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs). During the first three quarters of 2025, trading volumes in Yen IRS and JGBs surged by 67.3% and 24.6% year-over-year, respectively. In 2024, the firm also partnered with the to expand liquidity access for Japan-listed ETFs, further strengthening its regional ecosystem.
