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J-P Azinge
Consultant

John-Paul is a seasoned derivatives and regulatory consultant with a wealth of UK and cross-border experience gained at two leading global investment banks and a global hedging advisory firm. He possesses deep expertise in the negotiation of prime brokerage, synthetic equity financing, debt financing hedging, derivatives, and custody arrangements, advising both buy-side and sell-side clients.

He also specialises in regulatory adviceĀ for institutional and corporate clients, providing commercially grounded guidance on entity regulatory classifications, margin requirements, and clearing obligations amongst other matters. Known for his calm, solutions-oriented approach, he thrives on helping teams cut through complexity.

Recent engagements include:

  • Acting for a leading global investment bank regarding their prime brokerage, synthetic equity financing, and exchange-traded derivatives business.
  • Advising a prominent asset manager on the negotiation and implementation of complex derivatives and clearing documentation