US stock trading app Robinhood revives its delayed UK launch by appointing Jordan Sinclair as the UK chief executive.
Facts
- Jordan Sinclair is appointed as the UK chief executive for Robinhood, according to the FCA’s financial services register.
- Sinclair assumed the position on 18 July 2023.
- Sinclair previously served as managing director for UK stock trading app Freetrade from March 2022 until April of this year.
- During his time at Freetrade, he oversaw its expansion into Sweden in November.
- Prior to Freetrade, Sinclair worked as director of group strategy and corporate development for Barclays for almost three years.
- Robinhood’s attempt to enter the UK market seems to be renewed with this appointment.
- Robinhood initially planned to launch in the UK in 2020 but postponed the plans indefinitely in July 2020 due to changes in world circumstances.
- The specific launch date for Robinhood’s UK entry remains unknown at the moment.
