Tradeweb Expands Asia Footprint With Industry Expert
Tradeweb has named a veteran investor and trading expert as head of Asia. Based in Hong Kong, he will oversee business operations and client engagement across the region as the electronic trading platform continues its record growth.
Tradeweb Markets, a global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, announced on Tuesday the appointment of Rich Chun as Head of Asia. Chun will report to Enrico Bruni and Troy Dixon, co-heads of global markets, and will lead regional strategy, business development, and client relationships.
His appointment comes as Tradeweb’s international business continues to surge, posting a 41 percent year-on-year revenue increase in Q2 2025. The company’s ongoing expansion in Asia reflects its growing importance as a hub for global fixed income and electronic trading activity.
Veteran of Global Credit Markets
With more than three decades of experience in trading and portfolio management, Chun brings deep expertise in how institutions transfer risk. Before joining Tradeweb, he was Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at HPS Investment Partners, where he founded the firm’s Hong Kong office.
Earlier, he held senior trading positions at Citigroup, including head of credit trading for Asia, and served as a portfolio manager at Claren Road Asset Management.
Deepening Client Relationships
«Tradeweb’s success has always been rooted in listening to our clients and helping them navigate evolving markets,» said Enrico Bruni. «Rich Chun brings extensive industry insight to help us deepen those relationships and deliver even more value to the local investment community.»
Chun added: «I am honored 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 developing new technologies that unlock efficiency and opportunity for clients.»
Strong Track Record in Asia Pacific
Tradeweb has built a robust regional presence with offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo. It was the first platform to offer electronic access to China’s bond market through Northbound Bond Connect (2017), later expanding with CIBM Direct Link (2020), Southbound Bond Connect (2021), and Swap Connect (2023).
The company also helped advance the electronification of Japan’s markets by adding Yen interest rate swaps and Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs) to its platform in 2008. In the first three quarters of 2025, total traded volume in Yen IRS and JGBs grew by 67.3 percent and 24.6 percent, respectively, compared with the previous year.
Investing in Top Talent
The appointment underscores Tradeweb’s ambition to cement its position as a leading player in Asia’s rapidly evolving financial landscape – one where technology, liquidity, and market access converge to define the next phase of growth.
