Mesirow, an independent employee-owned financial services firm, is pleased to announce that Joe Hoffman, CFA, CEO of Mesirow Currency Management has been elected Chair of the FXPA as the organization marks its 10th anniversary. Encompassing buy side, sell side, exchanges, trading platforms, and technology providers, FXPA represents the collective interests of professional foreign exchange market participants to advance a sound, liquid, transparent and competitive global currency market to policy makers and the marketplace through education, research and advocacy.
With more than 25 years of experience in the foreign exchange industry, Joe brings a wealth of expertise and deep-rooted relationships to this new industry role. The opportunity to serve as Chair of the FXPA is truly an honor, and I am committed to upholding the exceptional work of this highly-regarded group," affirms Joe Hoffman, CEO of Mesirow Currency Management. "I am dedicated to expanding FXPA membership and look forward to collaborating with all members to amplify the unified voice of the FX market, particularly given the ongoing environment of market volatility and persistent risk of recession."
The FXPA is a unique industry body that represents a diverse cross-section of the FX market that works to advance its mission to represent the collective interests of professional FX industry participants. Since 2014, the FXPA has established itself as a respected industry thought leader and resource for the industry, media and global policymakers.
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