About

About Oku Private

Oku Private is the exclusive Private Client imprint of Oku Markets Limited, which was founded in London in 2021 to bring a more considered approach to currency management, built on price transparency and a genuinely personal relationship.

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Meet the team

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Harry Mills

After a successful career in FX since 2010, Harry founded Oku to bring his unique vision to reality. He believes in a fairer and more accessible financial system, educating and empowering customers, and strongly values honesty and integrity.

Managing Director

Harry Mills

Managing Director

Olly Stokes

Olly brings over a decade of foreign exchange experience, having started his career at a FTSE 250 fintech in the City of London. He's held roles across sales, dealing, and treasury trading, helping clients navigate markets and manage currency risk effectively.

Commercial Director

Olly Stokes

Commercial Director

Henry Wilkes

Having worked in the City for 40 years, Henry brings vast experience in banking, financial markets, investment, and the asset-servicing custody industry. His time at Brown Brothers Harriman and Julius Baer match his role in shaping Oku's Private Client services.

Head of Private Client Services

Henry Wilkes

Head of Private Client Services

Michael Brown

A seasoned market analyst and strategist, with a record of providing pertinent commentary, analysis, and forecasting across all major asset classes, principally through a global macro focus, Michael has consulted with Oku since the beginning.

Consultant Market Analyst

Michael Brown

Consultant Market Analyst

Syfur Rahman

Syfur has over 16 years of compliance and AML experience. He started his career with the Royal Bank of Scotland and has held senior compliance positions at various Asset Management, Investment Banking and Private Equity companies.

Compliance & Regulatory

Syfur Rahman

Compliance & Regulatory
Charter

Client Commitments

A charter of promises and pledges for how we work with our clients.

Whether it's pricing, strategy creation, or making introductions, we will always act in our clients' best interests.

We value long-term relationships built on trust, and we champion the City motto 'My Word is My Bond.'

The FX market is synonymous with opaque pricing and dishonest behaviours. We stick to our promises.

Our team is trained and qualified, and we keep our knowledge current as the market changes.

There is no pushy selling here, only guidance to help you make the right decision.
Sponsorship

Proud Sponsors of AFC Wimbledon

We are proud to serve as an Official Sponsor and the Currency Management Partner of AFC Wimbledon, a club with deep community roots and an independent spirit we identify with.

AFC Wimbledon

Want to see how we can help?

Contact us to arrange an introductory conversation. No obligation, no pressure, just a conversation about your circumstances and goals.

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Introductory call

A short, no-obligation conversation about your circumstances, your goals, and how we might help.

02

Initial proposal

We put together a tailored proposal, along with a view on how our approach compares with your current provider.

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Open an account

If we're a good fit, a few compliance checks and you're ready to trade with your relationship manager.

Arrange a conversation
Partnership Opportunities

Partnership Opportunities

We work with a range of introducers and partners across professional services, finance, and technology. If you know someone who'd be better served by a specialist currency partner than by their bank, we'd like to hear from you.

We're selective about who we partner with, for the same reason we're selective about clients: the relationship only works if we can actually deliver on what we promise. If that sounds like a fit, get in touch.