Hesketh - Leihner Increases South Korean Presence

Online, June 20, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Hesketh-Leihner announces the creation of Hesketh - Leihner Derivatives Korea, a team dedicated to servicing its strategic clients needs in South Korea. The Hesketh - Leihner Derivatives Korea will be managed by Jiro Shopong, Head of Hesketh - Leihner Derviatives Korea.
Hesketh - Leihner is one of the few foreign Commodity Trading Advisors who have had a significant contribution to the development of the derivatives markets in South Korea through their HLTP unique trading system.
In order to better serve the interests of its South Korean clients, Hesketh - Leihner will file for application for its full commercial banking license from Bank of Korea (BOK). The company will provide South Korean Won (KRW) based financial products and solutions to its clients in South Korea.
Hesketh - Leihner is committed to an ambitious business plan, which includes focusing on areas where it can add value, such as Specialized Financing and Asset Management, as well as establishing comprehensive trading business facilities in the region. "In addition, Hesketh - Leihner will play an important role to support the development of business and derivatives trade flows between South Korea and Hong Kong.
Hesketh - Leihner team will aim to build closer relations with Korean large corporations whom with it will engage in strategic dialogue at the highest level. Hesketh - Leihner Derivatives Korea will be comprised of experienced and specialized commodity trading advisors, with in-depth knowledge of the futures market. They will draw on support from Hesketh - Leihner HLTP platform, expertise and product offering to provide their Korean clients with the most appropriate ideas and solutions to meet their requirements.