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About Binary Capital

 

Binary Capital is a privately owned, independent investment boutique.

Established in 2018, Binary Capital emerged from a collective vision shared by industry experts who cultivated enduring relationships within wholesale financial services over decades.

Recognising the need for enhanced market returns alongside meaningful business-to-business partnerships, our founders embarked on a mission to improve the financial well-being of retail clients across the UK, through serving independent financial advisers (IFAs) that share our patient capital approach to investing.

What We Do

Binary Capital stands as a leading model portfolio manager, operating in close collaboration with IFAs.

From off-the-shelf model portfolio solutions to partnership arrangements, our dedicated team works together with IFAs of all sizes to deliver investment solutions meticulously tailored to meet a diverse range of client outcomes.

Specialising in multi-asset, risk-managed, Managed Portfolio Services (MPS) designed for long-term investment, Binary Capital offers solutions that transcend the active-passive debate.

We serve advisers seeking to address gaps in their investment propositions. Our forward-thinking approach prioritises client outcomes, recognising that while past performance provides valuable insights, it’s our future-focused strategies that drive success.

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Our Team

John Ruskin
John Ruskin
Chairman
Lee Hughes
Lee Hughes
Non-Executive Director
Saftar Sarwar
Saftar Sarwar FSCI, IMC, PG Dip
Chief Investment Officer
Sarb Thind
Sarb Thind ACSI, BA
Head of Sales (UK)
Amir​ Miah
Amir​ Miah MSc, MCSI
Portfolio Manager
Sam Boughton
Sam Boughton BSc
Client Service Director
Tom Jarvis
Tom Jarvis
Business Development Associate
Harry Wright
Harry Wright MSc
Investment Analyst
Gerry Morgan (City Capital Consulting)
Gerry Morgan (City Capital Consulting)
Compliance Consultant

Empowering Independent Financial Advisers

Elevating service, exceeding expectations, and building a brighter financial future for our clients.

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John Ruskin

Chairman

John is an accomplished CEO with over 25 years of international leadership experience, having built and sold two self-funded businesses to large, listed companies, and run two major divisions of world-leading enterprises.

He co-founded, built, and sold Cube Financial Group (1997 – 2006), the world’s first independent brokerage agency, which grew to £120M revenues and >100 employees in UK and US. Acquired by Société Générale’s Fimat (Newedge). Further to this he led Newedge’s Futures, Options, Equities & Fixed Income business (2006 – 2013), maintaining stable trajectory throughout the financial crisis, and growing the business to €200M revenues and 550 salespeople in eight markets.

John then co-founded, grew and sold Coex Partners Group (2014 – 2018), growing to £11M revenues in three years with an international client base of hedge funds and asset managers in UK, France, and US. Acquired by TP ICAP.

After his exit from Coex Partners he headed Agency Execution for TP ICAP (2018 – 2022), one of four divisions of the world’s largest Interdealer Broker, leading organic and acquisitive growth to increase revenues from £30M to £320M in four years. John also directed integration and strategic refocus of Liquidnet into TP ICAP (2021 – 2022), as a key member of the leadership team that closed $600M acquisition of Liquidnet in 2021 embedding a new vision, strategy, and roadmap for the business to ensure sustainable growth.

John is hugely passionate about social mobility, having worked with schools, community centres, social enterprise clubs, and the Metropolitan Police on multiple initiatives, and mentored young people through BTEC and A levels. He is a family magistrate.

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Lee Hughes

Non-Executive Director

After a successful career in derivatives trading, Lee co-founded Cube Financial, an institutional sales business with offices in London and Chicago. Cube Financial was acquired by Societe Generale in 2010.

Following the acquisition, Lee became a founding partner at Coex Partners, where he remained until the firm was sold to TP ICAP in 2018. Throughout his career, Lee has held multiple Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) control functions, ranging from significant management to compliance.

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Saftar Sarwar

Chief Investment Officer

Saftar is the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Binary Capital.  Saftar has around 25 years investment experience with a particular focus on the equity markets alongside absolute return strategies. He was an institutional investment professional for many years having started his career in Edinburgh, Scotland.

He holds an Honours degree in Economics and a postgraduate diploma in accounting. He also holds the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) as well as the CISI Private Client Investment Advice and Management certificate (PCIAM), which he passed with Merit.

Saftar has a very consistent, award winning, investment performance record in all market environments and investment conditions, having won a national award for his portfolio management skills. He is a member of the UK CFA Institute and a Fellow of the CISI. Saftar is a regular presenter at conferences around investment markets.

Beyond his professional commitments, Saftar is deeply engaged in charitable endeavours and mentoring activities.

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Sarb Thind

Head of Sales (UK)

Sarb is a seasoned investment sales professional with over a decade of experience, specialising in supporting financial advisers. His career includes key roles at AXA, Architas, Invesco, and PortfolioMetrix. In 2024, he joined Binary Capital as Head of Sales, where he leads the distribution of our outsourced model portfolio service and drives the expansion of our Partnership Portfolio proposition.

Sarb holds a BA in Criminology from Coventry University and the Level 4 CISI Investment Advice Diploma.

Outside of work, he enjoys quality time with his family and his Pomeranian – Rex, playing sports, and delving into ancient history.

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Amir Miah

Portfolio Manager

Amir is a Portfolio Manager at Binary Capital, responsible for the management of our investment proposition alongside the wider investment team. He has been with Binary Capital since the inception of the business in 2018.

Amir holds a BSc in Accounting, Financial and Management and MSc in Finance and Investment from the University of Nottingham. He is level 7 RDR Qualified, having completed his Chartered Wealth Management Qualification.

In his spare time, Amir is involved in charity work, currently holding the role of treasurer at a local charity based in Kings Cross. Amir is a passionate advocate of social mobility and supporting disadvantaged young people. He enjoys cycling, cooking for family and friends, exploring the outdoors, and keeping updated on investment markets.

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Sam Boughton

Client Service Director

Sam has been with Binary Capital since its inception in 2018. Initially, his role was to offer support to the UK sales team. Over time, he worked his way up from this position to become the Client Service Director at Binary Capital. As Client Service Director, he manages the wider sales team and is responsible for raising the assets under management (AUM) while concurrently enhancing the firm’s operational capabilities.

Sam completed his undergraduate studies in Economics with honours at the University of Manchester.

Sam’s unwavering loyalty to Binary Capital for the past five years is a testament to the firm’s boutique vision. Binary Capital’s success is built on long-standing relationships with clients and the impact they make, which serve as the foundation of the firm’s business model. ‘We believe that by prioritising these relationships and consistently delivering impactful results to our clients, we can continue to build a successful and sustainable business for years to come’

In his leisure time, Sam is an avid supporter of Arsenal, his favourite football team, and regularly attends matches at the Emirates Stadium. Sam is also a highly skilled sportsman, having completed triathlons and competed at a high level of squash around London. In his spare time, Sam enjoys playing golf, weather permitting.

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Harry Wright

Investment Team Member

Harry Wright joined Binary Capital in the summer of 2023, becoming an integral part of the investment team. His responsibilities include maintaining the fund buy list, communicating with fund managers, and advising the team on risk management.

He graduated from the University of Cambridge with a BSc degree in Mathematics. His expertise in mathematics and statistics significantly enhances the team’s capabilities.

Furthermore, Harry extends his support to the sales team by continuously refining model portfolios and occasionally engaging in client meetings to discuss prevailing market trends and outlooks.

In his spare time, Harry is an accomplished chess player, having competed in many UK and international tournaments and won several of them. Additionally, he is an avid skier, with a lifelong love for the sport.

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Gerry Morgan

Compliance Consultant

Gerry serves as the Managing Director of City Capital Consulting, leveraging his extensive expertise in FCA regulatory compliance. He provides invaluable support to the board at Centile Partners in this regard, drawing from his background in FCA enforcement.

Established in 2006 by former FCA personnel, City Capital Consulting is a reputable management consultancy renowned for its comprehensive regulatory and associated consultancy services. The firm boasts extensive experience catering to various financial services entities, including banks, fund managers, brokers, investment advisors/managers, and corporate finance firms.