A fast-growing Russian broker has hired a new chief regulatory officer for its fledgling international business, and is looking to double its headcount in the unit over the next year, as it seeks to go head-to-head with rival firms to capture lucrative order flow between London and Moscow.

The Moscow-based BrokerCreditServices has hired Wendy Langridge as chief regulatory officer of its international business, BCS Prime Brokerage Ltd, according to the Financial Services Authority's register of authorised persons.