The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority appointed David Geale to take on dual responsibilities as the FCA’s executive director for payments and digital finance, and managing director of the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR), just as the two bodies begin a government-mandated consolidation. Industry Veteran with Reform Credentials Geale steps in as the FCA takes on broader […]
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Executives
Exclusive: Deriv’s Founder Steps Down as Top Executive, Rakshit Choudhary Becomes Sole CEO
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Deriv, a contracts for differences (CFDs) broker, has appointed Rakshit Choudhary as its sole Chief Executive Officer following the departure of Jean-Yves Sireau from the executive team, FinanceMagnates.com has learned. Until now, Choudhary and Sireau jointly held the position of co-CEOs. Sireau Launches New Venture Sireau, the founder of Deriv, is stepping down from his […]
EXANTE appointed Robert Parker as Head of Risk, Financial Markets. With over two decades of industry experience, Parker will now step into the London-based role. A Strategic Hire at a Pivotal Moment Parker’s career includes senior positions at major institutions like Deutsche Bank, Sberbank CIB, and BCS Global Markets. His background covers all major risk […]
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This week, EXANTE hired Deutsche Bank’s former executive Robert Parker as Head of Risk, ADSS’s Head of Sales stepped down, Crypto.com added the former IG Group CEO, and Fusion Markets added the Former IG Manager as Head of Sales. Elsewhere, Fusion Markets named a Former IG Manager as Head of Sales, CMS brought CFI Dubai’s […]
TradingPRO is proud to announce our participation as a Platinum Sponsor at the upcoming Finance Magnates Africa Summit 2025, taking place from May 29–30 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). Join us at Booth 32, where our team will showcase our award-winning trading solutions, connect with industry leaders, and spotlight our commitment to […]
The rise of prop trading has reshaped how retail traders enter the market—and what they expect from the companies that serve them. While brokers once held the dominant position in onboarding new traders, prop firms have captured the imagination of the next generation. Yet, despite this shift, most brokers remain on the sidelines of the […]
LUKSO, a Layer 1 blockchain designed for social and creative sectors, appointed the former CEO of Coinbase Germany, Jan-Oliver Sell, as its new Chief Operating Officer. Joining after Four Years at Coinbase Sell’s appointment comes at a time when the company is reportedly transitioning from research to scaling. Developed by Universal Everything, it aims to […]
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CMS has announced the appointment of Nidal Abdel Hadi as its new Chief Executive Officer. This change is part of the company’s long-term growth and global expansion plans. “The company is built on a strong foundation with a clear and ambitious vision for growth,” said Nidal on his appointment. “I am committed to driving the […]
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Dana Massey, the Chief Product & Technology Officer at Capital.com, has announced that he is stepping down. He shared the update today (Friday) on LinkedIn, saying he plans to take a break. Massey Departs After Product Leadership Massey worked at Capital.com for three years. He first joined the company in May 2022 as Chief Product […]
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This article was written by Paul Margarites, Exness Regional Commercial Director Transparency in trading isn’t a marketing tool but a moral obligation. And in emerging markets, like those in Sub-Saharan Africa, where scam brokers continue to exploit regulatory gaps and client inexperience, it’s also a competitive advantage. At Exness, transparency is embedded in our systems; […]