Tony Murphy, who most recently served as CEO of HSBC Global Banking and Markets activities in the Americas, has extensive experience in wholesale and consumer financial services. He joined the HSBC Group in 1990 and has held general management, trading and risk management postings in the Americas and Europe.  These included positions as CEO of HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and Head of Strategy Implementation for HSBC North America Holdings.

Prior to joining HSBC, Tony worked at Towers, Perrin, Forster and Crobsy, James Capel & Co. and Nomura International, based in London.

Born in Ireland, Tony holds degrees from Trinity College, Dublin University, and a PhD in theoretical physics from Oxford University. He is a Fellow of the UK Institute of Actuaries.

Tony left HSBC in June to pursue a variety of consulting and academic interests in wholesale and consumer financial services.