IG Group names Mainwaring as new CFO

IG Group has appointed Paul Mainwaring as chief financial officer designate.

Mainwaring will begin his new role on July 11 and replace Mark Ward, who is to exit the company after a short handover.

Once the firm secures regulatory approval, Mainwaring will take the role on a permanent basis and also join the company’s board.

Mainwaring joins IG Group having most recently served as chief financial officer at inter-dealer money broker Tullett Prebon

Andy Green, chairman of IG Group, said: “After an extremely thorough search process, we are very pleased to have secured someone of Paul's standing.

“His knowledge of the financial services sector and experience in several public companies means he can hit the ground running and immediately add to the operational and strategic progress at IG.”

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