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Mako Trading

Markets. Technology. People.

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

We are a team powered by individuals, challenging and inspiring one another to reach our full potential.

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About Mako

Technology

Mako has extensive experience in developing adaptable trading platforms, sophisticated pricing models and analytical tools through the use of cutting-edge computing. We build bespoke solutions to complex problems using a wide range of technologies.

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Leadership

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History

We have a rich history spanning over 20 years of trading global markets. Over this time, our challenges and successes have honed our ability to provide liquidity across all market cycles.

2001
1999
Founded
Mako is founded through a management buy out of Saratoga, a London-based options trading company
2001
MFM
Mako launches Mako Financial Markets
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2002
Dealing for donations day
“Dealing for Donations Day” launches to raise money for charity
2006
Algorithmic trading group
Algorithmic Trading Group is established
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Mako Team group shot
2007
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2007
MIM
Mako Investment Managers, in partnership with Bruno Usai, launches award-winning fixed income fund
2007
Close Brothers Group purchases a non-controlling 49.9% stake in the Mako Group
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2012
MGI
Mako Global Investors is established
2015
Mako completes full repurchase of Close Brothers’ stake after a successful eight-year partnership
2016
Singapore
Opened Singapore Office
2017
Sydney
Opened Sydney Office
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2019
Singapore landmark
2019
Amsterdam
Opened Amsterdam Office
Amsterdam picture
1999
Founded
Mako is founded through a management buy out of Saratoga, a London-based options trading company
Mako Graphic Graph
2001
MFM
Mako launches Mako Financial Markets
Mako Graphic Graph
2002
Dealing for donation day
“Dealing for Donation Day” launches to raise money for charity
Mako team photo
2006
Algorithmic trading group
Algorithmic Trading Group is established
Mako Graphic
2007
MIM
Mako Investment Managers, in partnership with Bruno Usai, launches award-winning fixed income fund
Mako Graphic Graph
2007
Close Brothers Group purchases a non-controlling 49.9% stake in the Mako Group
2012
MGI
Mako Global Investors is established
2015
Mako completes full repurchase of Close Brothers’ stake after a successful eight-year partnership
Mako Graphic
2016
Singapore
Opened Singapore Office
Singapore landmark
2017
Sydney
Opened Sydney Office
Sydney Opera House
2019
Amsterdam
Opened Amsterdam Office
Amsterdam photo

The Mako Foundation

We aim to make a difference. The Mako Foundation was founded to give back to the global community, build long lasting partnerships and commit to meaningful projects to support causes we care about.

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The Mako Foundation

Offices

We are one team operating globally. We have offices in Amsterdam, London, Singapore and Sydney.

Offices

We are one team operating globally. We have offices in Amsterdam, London, Singapore and Sydney.

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London

2nd Floor Broadgate Quarter
1 Snowden Street
London
EC2A 2DQ

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Sydney

5 Lime Street
Sydney
NSW 2000
Australia

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Singapore

89 Neil Road
#03-01
Singapore
088849

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Amsterdam

Claude Debussylaan 7
1082 MC
Amsterdam

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