Laura Martin joins IG Prime as Senior Institutional Sales
See Laura Martin career update: she's starting a new position as Senior Institutional Sales at IG Prime. Read the announcement for details.
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IG Prime Announces Laura Martin as Senior Institutional Sales
November 4, 2026 — IG Prime, a leading provider of prime brokerage and institutional trading services, today announced the appointment of Laura Martin to the role of Senior Institutional Sales. The move strengthens IG Prime’s client coverage and expands the firm’s capabilities in serving hedge funds, family offices, and other professional investors.
In her new role, Laura Martin will lead the institutional sales team, driving client relationships, strategic product adoption, and market insights across global equities, fixed income, and alternative trading strategies. She brings more than a decade of experience in financial services, with a track record of helping clients execute complex trading strategies, optimize execution quality, and navigate evolving market structure. Her deep understanding of risk management and compliance will support IG Prime’s commitment to delivering robust, transparent service to institutional clients.
“IG Prime is focused on helping institutions achieve sustainable alpha in a rapidly changing market,” said Priya Desai, Chief Commercial Officer of IG Prime. “Laura’s client-first approach, coupled with her extensive industry knowledge, will elevate our ability to deliver tailored solutions and thoughtful guidance to our institutional partners. She will play a key role in expanding our coverage and deepening trust with clients who rely on us for execution quality and liquidity.”
Martin said, “I’m excited to join IG Prime at this pivotal time. The firm’s focus on technology-driven execution, strong risk controls, and collaborative culture aligns with how I believe institutions should work with their brokers. I look forward to helping clients navigate today’s markets and partner with them to reach their goals.”
IG Prime continues to invest in its global institutional sales organization, expanding regional capabilities and enhancing product integration across trading platforms, research, and analytics. The appointment comes as the firm grows its client base and expands its offerings to meet the needs of sophisticated investors seeking transparent pricing, robust liquidity, and superior service.
About IG Prime
IG Prime is the institutional prime brokerage arm of the IG Group, a FTSE-listed global financial leader founded in 1974. It provides custom liquidity, custody, trading, financing, and synthetic solutions tailored for hedge funds, family offices, asset managers, and emerging managers.