OSTC Ltd achieves leading information security certification ISO 27001
Today, OSTC is celebrating another significant achievement in our commitment to information security. OSTC Limited has achieved the ISO/IEC 27001 certification for the provision of its IT services to support OSTC’s global derivatives trading business. With security and data protection very much in the spotlight for businesses, we’re proud of our team’s hard work in […]
OSTC awarded ‘Achieving’ accreditation for a mentally healthy workforce
OSTC has taken another step forward in delivering on our commitment to supporting employee mental health and wellbeing. We’re delighted to share the news that The City Mental Health Alliance has awarded our organisation with the accreditation mark of ‘Achieving’ in its annual Thriving at Work assessment. The assessment helps organisations to measure their progress […]
OSTC Appoints Tim Campbell MBE To Lead Trader Diversity Strategy
We’re excited to announce the appointment of former UK Government advisor, social enterprise entrepreneur and youth employment ambassador, Tim Campbell MBE. Tim’s official title is OSTC Accelerator Lead and Regional Head, Africa, and he’s already started his first commission to drive our newly created ‘Trading Futures’ talent acquisition division. Throughout the much-debated global conversations concerning […]
OSTC furthers diversity commitment through partnership with Evenbreak
OSTC is proud to announce the news of our partnership with Evenbreak; the award-winning portal for disabled job-seekers that is also run by people with disabilities. Evenbreak gives candidates and employers the confidence to connect in an inclusive environment, and this exciting new partnership is a vital component of OSTC’s ongoing commitment to promoting meaningful […]
OSTC acquires BG Consulting to broaden global education reach
Today, we’re hugely excited to announce OSTC’s coming together with fellow industry-leading financial training and education specialists, BG Consulting. Our organisations already share some of the world’s most respected capabilities in our sector. This venture now combines BG Consulting’s educational expertise with our pioneering ZISHI EdTech platform, both broadening our horizons with a more extensive […]
OSTC announces senior hires in Greater China
OSTC is today announcing two senior hires to newly-created roles, to head up our operations in Greater China, as well as the opening of a new Hong Kong office. Fladia Tang (pictured above) joins as Country Head Greater China. Formerly at HSBC, Fladia’s role will see her assume responsibility for OSTC in the region, including […]
OSTC announces acquisition of Volcube
OSTC today announces its acquisition of the Volcube options education technology platform, to enhance our remote digital education offering. Volcube is an advanced EdTech platform, designed to teach users how to trade options professionally. The digital platform offers a wide range of sophisticated educational features, including an options trading simulator, metrics and data analysis on […]
Article: Black History Month and beyond – our plans
By: Faizah Tahir, Group Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing Manager This year, OSTC as an organisation participated in formal recognition of Black History Month for the first time in our history. We’re proud to have taken this step to recognise the history and heritage of our black colleagues and of the wider black community. While we’ve […]
Article: Women in Trading and Market Analysis
Considering a career as a trader but worried about its male-dominated reputation? The good news is that a positive shift is happening. At OSTC, we’re driving the change with ambitious targets and an approach that makes a career in trading accessible, open and fair. When you picture a trader, you probably see a man in […]