The number 1 reason for any trader or trader enthusiast who would like to test a strategy or go for market testing but does not want to use their own funds would be opting for prop trading. However, many have been doubting that considering how niche the industry is. Many firms would enter and exit […]
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Andria Phiniefs is the Global Head of Marketing at FP Markets, a global and multi-regulated broker offering investors access to the financial markets through 10,000+ instruments, advanced platforms and unparalleled trading conditions. With extensive experience in the financial technology sector, Mrs. Phiniefs plays a pivotal role in driving the company’s global marketing strategies and elevating […]
Crypto.com has appointed former IG Group CEO Kevin Algeo as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Capital Markets. The announcement comes just one day after the cryptocurrency platform revealed its acquisition of a CySEC-regulated broker and expressed its intention to launch a CFD offering beyond its core products in the second half of the year. FX […]
Algorithmic trading firm Wintermute has established its U.S. headquarters in New York City and appointed Ron Hammond, former Senior Director at the Blockchain Association, as Head of Policy and Advocacy, the company announced today (Thursday). Wintermute Establishes New York Headquarters Wintermute’s expansion into the U.S. market comes as the firm cites improved regulatory conditions for […]
“We entered this space not to be another broker—but to question why the system looks the way it does,” Tajinder Virk, the CEO and co-founder of Finvasia Group, told FinanceMagnates.com as he believes that “the job of a broker is to give you clean access to the market; not bombard you with tools you don’t […]
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This month marked the successful May 2025 edition of the Financial Times Alphaville Pub Quiz in London, proudly sponsored by Finalto. The event brought together some of the sharpest financial minds for an evening of market minutiae, macro trivia and conversation. The evening was enhanced by good food, great company, and FT Alphaville’s special guest […]
This week: London’s financial regulator, the FCA, onboarded David Geale as Executive Director for Payments and Digital Finance, and the Managing Director of the Payment Systems Regulator, Former LSEG Director, joined Michael Suppa at TraditionData, while Saxo now has a new UK Head of Compliance. Elsewhere, Tickmill’s Loukas Priovolos moved to Deriv, Cor Prime appointed […]
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 […]
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 […]