Wematch.live, a leading fintech company transforming the securities finance industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Culshaw as Global Head of Fixed Income. This newly created role reflects Wematch’s expansion into the fixed-income space.

David joins from Brevan Howard spinout, SigTech, where he served as Global Head of Business Development. His tenure at BrokerTec, part of CME Group, saw him lead the commercial development of their Dealer-to-Client RFQ Repo Platform across EMEA and North America. With a rich background working alongside both buy-side and sell-side across various financial products, including interest rate derivatives, securities financing, and cash bonds, David is uniquely equipped to drive Wematch’s growth in the Fixed Income space.

“We are excited to welcome David to the Wematch team,” said David Raccat, Chief Revenue Officer and Co-founder at Wematch. “His extensive experience and expertise in fixed-income financial markets will be invaluable as we continue to expand our platform and deliver innovative solutions to our clients. David’s appointment underscores our commitment to providing best-in-class services and driving the transformation of the securities finance industry.”

Wematch’s cutting-edge platform leverages advanced technology to streamline workflows, enhance transparency, and improve overall trading efficiency. The company’s suite of tools, including smart matching, negotiation, lifecycle management, and more, drives efficiencies across financial institutions. Wematch’s modern tech stack harnesses the latest advancements in cloud computing, data analytics, API integration, and security best practices to deliver an agile platform that evolves to meet clients’ ever-changing needs.

In his new role, David will be responsible for driving the growth strategy for Wematch’s fixed-income business, expanding the company’s client base, and further developing its product offerings to meet the evolving needs of the market.

“I’m excited to join the talented team at Wematch, where their cutting-edge technology is matched by a relentless commitment to customer satisfaction,” said David Culshaw. “In the Fixed Income space, particularly with financing products like Total Return Swaps (TRS) and Securities Lending, there’s significant room for innovation through automation, standardisation, and technology. I look forward to collaborating with the market to develop solutions that address these challenges and deliver widespread benefits.”