Council Member Biography
Hugh Simpson is a Principal of Bourse Consult, a London-based independent consulting firm specializing in financial market institutions. He is also a respected commentator on European exchange developments. He has been called on for advice on the possible mergers involving the London Stock Exchange and has co-authored a report on the future of clearing and settlement in Europe, published by the Corporation of London. Previously, Mr. Simpson was an Executive Director of Euroclear, the leading international bond settlement system. He was also Chief Executive of CREST, the United Kingdom electronic securities settlement organization, which he led through its merger with Euroclear to develop a "domestic market for Europe". Mr. Simpson has in-depth knowledge of financial market institutions and the intimate relationship between trading and post-trade activities. Prior to CREST, he spent 14 years at the Bank of England. He has an MBA from City University and an MA from Oxford University. (This is me - Update Profile)
Employment History
- 2005 - Unspecified
- Principal, Bourse Consult
- 1994 - 2004
- CEO, EUROCLEAR UK & IRELAND LTD
- 1978 - 1994
- Adviser, BANK OF ENGLAND
GLG NewsSM Analyses by Hugh Simpson(?)
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Do they know what they have they stepped in?
September 28, 2006
The ECB steps in | www.bourse-consult.com
The European Central Bank has proposed that it could take on the job of providing a securities settlement service for the eurozone countries. But there are a host of questions still to be answered before it makes its decision.
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How do you tell a broker from an exchange anyway?
September 25, 2006
Broker-Exchange Battle Goes Global | www.globalcustody.net
The distinctions between exchanges and brokers are getting blurred. Expect unlikely matches as well as confrontations.
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Clearer M&A rules coming - but don't hold your breath!
September 20, 2006
EU to tighten banking M&A supervisory procedures | www.forbes.com
- Proposal is intended to standardise grounds for approving or rejecting cross-border acquisitions of financial institutions across Europe
- An interesting aspect is the proposal to extend the rules to exchanges
- But it is only a proposal for a directive at this stage. Implementation will take years, so it won't affect any deals under consideration now.
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GLG Study Groups with Hugh Simpson(?)
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Experts in the Leisure & Lodging Council | 4887 |
| Experts in the Automotive Council | 3422 |
| Fund Services Experts | 226 |
| Medical Geneticists (US) | 85 |
| Research, Sales, and Trading Consultants (EU) | 52 |
GLG Live Meetings with Hugh Simpson(?)
Hugh Simpson has not participated in any GLG Live Meetings.