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About Us
Markets. Technology. People.
Trading is in our DNA. We are steadfast in our mission to achieve unparalleled excellence in trading. Through the strategic alignment of our people and technology, we unlock potential and deliver superior trading outcomes.
About Mako
Mako Trading
Mako provides liquidity to global derivatives markets, primarily through options market making. Our proprietary technology, developed and refined over the last two decades, helps us stay ahead of the curve. We grow, innovate and embrace new challenges together, driven by an ambition to be the best at what we do.
About Mako
Mako Technology
In an evolving and increasingly complex market, Mako recognises the importance of effective and adaptable technology as a tool for generating returns. Mako’s technology teams deploy advanced trading applications over low latency infrastructure, connecting Mako to global markets.
About Mako
We are a team powered by individuals, challenging and inspiring one another to reach our full potential.
Our Culture
History
Mako has a rich history of trading global markets since 1999. Each one of our challenges and successes have honed our ability to consistently provide liquidity across all market cycles.
1999
Founded
Mako is founded through a management buyout of Saratoga, a London-based options trading company
1999
1999
1999
Founded
Mako is founded through a management buyout of Saratoga, a London-based options trading company
1999
1999
2001
MFM
Mako launches Mako Financial Markets
2001
2001
2001
MFM
Mako launches Mako Financial Markets
2001
2001
2002
Dealing for donations day
“Dealing for Donations Day” launches to raise money for charity
2002
2002
2002
Dealing for donations day
“Dealing for Donations Day” launches to raise money for charity
2002
2002
2006
Algorithmic trading group
Algorithmic Trading Group is established
2006
2006
2006
Algorithmic trading group
Algorithmic Trading Group is established
2006
2006
2007
MIM
Mako Investment Managers launches award-winning fixed income fund
2007
2007
2007
MIM
Mako Investment Managers launches award-winning fixed income fund
2007
2007
2007
Close Brothers Group
Close Brothers Group purchases a non-controlling 49.9% stake in the Mako Group
2007
2007
2007
Close Brothers Group
Close Brothers Group purchases a non-controlling 49.9% stake in the Mako Group
2007
2007
2012
MGI
Mako Global Investors is established
2012
2012
2012
MGI
Mako Global Investors is established
2012
2012
2015
Close Brothers Group repurchase
Mako completes full repurchase of Close Brothers’ stake after a successful eight-year partnership
2015
2015
2015
Close Brothers Group repurchase
Mako completes full repurchase of Close Brothers’ stake after a successful eight-year partnership
2015
2015
2016
Singapore
Mako opens its Singapore office
2016
2016
2016
Singapore
Mako opens its Singapore office
2016
2016
2017
Sydney
Mako opens its Sydney office
2017
2017
2017
Sydney
Mako opens its Sydney office
2017
2017
2019
Amsterdam
Mako opens its Amsterdam office
2019
2019
2019
Amsterdam
Mako opens its Amsterdam office
2019
2019
2019
Mako Foundation
An independent charity inspired by Mako’s philanthropical values
2019
2019
2019
Mako Foundation
An independent charity inspired by Mako’s philanthropical values
2019
2019
2021
Brisbane
Mako opens its Brisbane office
2021
2021
2021
Brisbane
Mako opens its Brisbane office
2021
2021
2022
London Acquisition
Mako acquires Liquid Capital's London Business
2022
2022
2022
London Acquisition
Mako acquires Liquid Capital's London Business
2022
2022
2023
APAC Acquisition
Mako acquires Liquid Capital's Sydney and Chengdu Businesses
2023
2023
2023
APAC Acquisition
Mako acquires Liquid Capital's Sydney and Chengdu Businesses
2023
2023
2024
Dublin
Mako opens its Dublin office
2024
2024
2024
Dublin
Mako opens its Dublin office
2024
2024
Dublin
London
Sydney
Brisbane
Singapore
Chengdu
Amsterdam
We are Global
We are one team operating globally. We have offices in London, Dublin, Amsterdam, Singapore, Sydney, Brisbane and Chengdu.
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