Three and a half years after the Simon Markets spin-off from Goldman, its chief executive Jason Broder reflects on the company’s achievements, and how platforms have not only changed the market landscape but have brought structured products to the mainstream in the US market.

After the iCapital acquisition , Broder ( pictured ) became managing director and head of iCapital solutions and will oversee the combined platform’s integration, market development, and sales of iCapital’s full suite of technology offerings. What does the acquisition mean for Simon Markets? Jason Broder : The driving force of this transaction coming together is the feedback we have received from financial advisors over the last several years. Financial advisors want a centralised