Philip Waters

Singapore-based Philip Waters is Managing Director for Asia Pacific and Emerging Markets at OANDA, leading the company’s commercial strategy, growth, and market expansion across Japan, Singapore, Australia, and key emerging countries.

He also serves as Chief Executive Officer of OANDA’s Asia Pacific division and Commercial Head of OANDA Global Markets, providing executive oversight and regulatory governance across multiple key jurisdictions.

Philip brings over 16 years of leadership experience in the CFD trading and financial services sectors, having held senior commercial and operational roles at IG and OANDA. After starting his career in London, he relocated to Singapore in 2018 to lead IG’s Emerging Markets business, delivering triple-digit growth in his first year before joining OANDA in 2020 to scale its regional footprint.

Under his leadership, OANDA continues to expand its market share and trading offerings across Asia Pacific, driven by a commitment to delivering superior execution and an exceptional trading experience for active and ambitious traders.