Also making headlines are the executive appointments, promotions, and departures from TopFX, Bybit, Admirals, Amega, Alpha Group, Nium, Blackbull, and Skilling.
In this week's executive move segment, we bring you notable appointments, promotions, and exits across the forex, CFD, and fintech space. TopFX appointed OneRoyal's former executive as Chief
Marketing Officer; Bybit enlisted Chris Aruliah as the Head of the
Institutional Division; while Admirals' veteran Eugene Danishkin took on the role of Head of B2B
at NAGA after three years.
Elsewhere, former Moneta Markets and IronFX Business
Development Manager switched brokers; At Alpha Group, ex-Travelex CEO will
Succeed Morgan Tillbrook as Cyprus' Former Transport Minister Marios
Demetriades ends his six-year tenure on FxPro Board; Nium bolstered its leadership with a new CFO and
Compliance Chief; Skilling promoted CFO George Kyriakoudes as interim CEO; and Benjamin Boulter left Blackbull Markets after six years.
Executive Moves of the Week
TopFX Appoints OneRoyal's Former Executive as New Chief Marketing Officer
Starting our weekly executive move highlights, Vince De Castro was appointed as the Chief Marketing Officer at the Cyprus-based forex and CFD brokerage firm TopFX. De Castro was previously the CMO of OneRoyal before exiting to start a marketing agency. He has a remarkable career background and leadership roles at notable companies. Until 2022, De Castro was the Chief Marketing Officer at AlleoTech Ltd and also served in the same capacity at FXPRIMUS.
De Castro commented about the new appointment: “I’m excited to share that I’ve joined TopFX as Chief Marketing Officer. TopFX is strategically positioned in the forex industry, and I’m fortunate to be working alongside a talented team committed to excellence. Looking forward to what we’ll build together. Exciting days are ahead.”
Bybit Enlists Chris Aruliah as the New Head of the Institutional Division
Bybit appointed Chris Aruliah, a seasoned professional from Bitstamp and BCB, as the new Head of Institution. With a background in both cryptocurrency and traditional trading, Aruliah is expected to identify new opportunities and foster strong relationships with hedge funds, asset managers, and market makers in his new role.
Aruliah will also guide the company through the complexities of institutional investment. According to his statement in the official announcement, he anticipates the new role to allow him to combine his previous leadership experience with Bybit's technology and services.
Admirals Veteran Takes on Head of B2B Role at NAGA after 3 Years
Eugene Danishkin announced that he is starting a new role as Head of B2B at NAGA, marking a career shift after three years at Admirals. During his tenure at the company, Danishkin served as Head of Partnership and Business Development.
He was responsible for global B2B sales and acted as Product Owner for B2B operations, trading incentives, and copy trading/asset management products. His work involved managing cross-functional teams and overseeing social media marketing initiatives.
Former Moneta Markets and IronFX Business Development Manager Switches Brokers
After collaborating with several popular retail brokerage brands from Cyprus and trying his hand at his own business, Gabriel Podașcă joined FX/CFD broker Amega as a Business Development Manager. This marks his return to the industry after nearly a year's break.
Amega is an FX/CFD broker licensed in Cyprus, the UK, and Mauritius that targets retail traders. As the new Business Development Manager, Podașcă will focus on introducing brokers and helping them build their affiliate networks rather than working with retailers.
Alpha Group’s Leadership Change: Ex-Travelex CEO to Succeed Morgan Tillbrook
Morgan Tillbrook stepped down as the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Alpha Group International after more than 15 years in the role. He will continue until December 31, 2024, after which Clive Kahn will replace him.
Kahn is an FX and payments industry veteran with more than three decades of experience working with financial services companies. He joined the AlphaFX board as Chair at the beginning of 2017, making him well-acquainted with the company’s operations.
Morgan Tillbrook, CEO of Alpha Group; Source: LinkedIn
Cyprus' Former Transport Minister Marios Demetriades Ends Six-Year Tenure on FxPro Board
Marios Demetriades, the former Cyprus Minister of Transport, stepped down from his positions on the boards of FxPro Group, marking the end of his more than six-year tenure with the company. This resignation includes his departure from FxPro's FCA-licensed entity in the UK, among other group subsidiaries.
Demetriades first joined FxPro's boards in 2018, following his time as Cyprus' Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works. During his tenure at the firm, he oversaw the company's governance. His leadership experience, rooted in both government and private sectors, was key in FxPro's strategic decision-making processes.
Nium Bolsters Leadership with New CFO and Compliance Chief
Nium appointed Andre Mancl as Chief Financial Officer and Philip Doyle as Chief Compliance Officer. These additions happened as the Singpore-based fintech giant accelerates its expansion efforts and focuses on enhancing its global operations.
Andre Mancl, previously Chief Financial Officer at ChowNow, will now oversee Nium's financial strategies, including planning, treasury, and investor relations. His background in investment banking and technology positions him to drive Nium's financial growth and efficiency.
Skilling Promotes CFO George Kyriakoudes to Interim CEO
Skilling, a Cyprus-based forex and contracts for differences broker, appointed George Kyriakoudes as the Interim CEO, temporarily filling the top role. Kyriakoudes has been promoted from his position as the broker's Chief Financial Officer, which he held for the past eight months.
The appointment followed Michael Kamerman's departure as CEO of Skilling earlier this year. Kamerman has since joined the Czech prop trading firm FTMO as the CEO of its brokerage unit. However, FTMO has yet to launch its brokerage operations.
George Kyriakoudes, Interim CEO at Skilling; Source: LinkedIn
Benjamin Boulter Leaves Blackbull Markets after 6 Years.
Benjamin Boulter left his position as the Chief Strategy Officer at Blackbull Markets after spending about six years with the retail forex and contracts for differences (CFDs) broker. Based in New Zealand, he was responsible for developing and executing the company's overall strategic direction.
Announcing his departure on LinkedIn, he highlighted that he intends “to embark on a new adventure.” However, he did not provide any details of his next move, adding: “I'm excited, but I can't say any more for now.”
In this week's executive move segment, we bring you notable appointments, promotions, and exits across the forex, CFD, and fintech space. TopFX appointed OneRoyal's former executive as Chief
Marketing Officer; Bybit enlisted Chris Aruliah as the Head of the
Institutional Division; while Admirals' veteran Eugene Danishkin took on the role of Head of B2B
at NAGA after three years.
Elsewhere, former Moneta Markets and IronFX Business
Development Manager switched brokers; At Alpha Group, ex-Travelex CEO will
Succeed Morgan Tillbrook as Cyprus' Former Transport Minister Marios
Demetriades ends his six-year tenure on FxPro Board; Nium bolstered its leadership with a new CFO and
Compliance Chief; Skilling promoted CFO George Kyriakoudes as interim CEO; and Benjamin Boulter left Blackbull Markets after six years.
Executive Moves of the Week
TopFX Appoints OneRoyal's Former Executive as New Chief Marketing Officer
Starting our weekly executive move highlights, Vince De Castro was appointed as the Chief Marketing Officer at the Cyprus-based forex and CFD brokerage firm TopFX. De Castro was previously the CMO of OneRoyal before exiting to start a marketing agency. He has a remarkable career background and leadership roles at notable companies. Until 2022, De Castro was the Chief Marketing Officer at AlleoTech Ltd and also served in the same capacity at FXPRIMUS.
De Castro commented about the new appointment: “I’m excited to share that I’ve joined TopFX as Chief Marketing Officer. TopFX is strategically positioned in the forex industry, and I’m fortunate to be working alongside a talented team committed to excellence. Looking forward to what we’ll build together. Exciting days are ahead.”
Bybit Enlists Chris Aruliah as the New Head of the Institutional Division
Bybit appointed Chris Aruliah, a seasoned professional from Bitstamp and BCB, as the new Head of Institution. With a background in both cryptocurrency and traditional trading, Aruliah is expected to identify new opportunities and foster strong relationships with hedge funds, asset managers, and market makers in his new role.
Aruliah will also guide the company through the complexities of institutional investment. According to his statement in the official announcement, he anticipates the new role to allow him to combine his previous leadership experience with Bybit's technology and services.
Admirals Veteran Takes on Head of B2B Role at NAGA after 3 Years
Eugene Danishkin announced that he is starting a new role as Head of B2B at NAGA, marking a career shift after three years at Admirals. During his tenure at the company, Danishkin served as Head of Partnership and Business Development.
He was responsible for global B2B sales and acted as Product Owner for B2B operations, trading incentives, and copy trading/asset management products. His work involved managing cross-functional teams and overseeing social media marketing initiatives.
Former Moneta Markets and IronFX Business Development Manager Switches Brokers
After collaborating with several popular retail brokerage brands from Cyprus and trying his hand at his own business, Gabriel Podașcă joined FX/CFD broker Amega as a Business Development Manager. This marks his return to the industry after nearly a year's break.
Amega is an FX/CFD broker licensed in Cyprus, the UK, and Mauritius that targets retail traders. As the new Business Development Manager, Podașcă will focus on introducing brokers and helping them build their affiliate networks rather than working with retailers.
Alpha Group’s Leadership Change: Ex-Travelex CEO to Succeed Morgan Tillbrook
Morgan Tillbrook stepped down as the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Alpha Group International after more than 15 years in the role. He will continue until December 31, 2024, after which Clive Kahn will replace him.
Kahn is an FX and payments industry veteran with more than three decades of experience working with financial services companies. He joined the AlphaFX board as Chair at the beginning of 2017, making him well-acquainted with the company’s operations.
Morgan Tillbrook, CEO of Alpha Group; Source: LinkedIn
Cyprus' Former Transport Minister Marios Demetriades Ends Six-Year Tenure on FxPro Board
Marios Demetriades, the former Cyprus Minister of Transport, stepped down from his positions on the boards of FxPro Group, marking the end of his more than six-year tenure with the company. This resignation includes his departure from FxPro's FCA-licensed entity in the UK, among other group subsidiaries.
Demetriades first joined FxPro's boards in 2018, following his time as Cyprus' Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works. During his tenure at the firm, he oversaw the company's governance. His leadership experience, rooted in both government and private sectors, was key in FxPro's strategic decision-making processes.
Nium Bolsters Leadership with New CFO and Compliance Chief
Nium appointed Andre Mancl as Chief Financial Officer and Philip Doyle as Chief Compliance Officer. These additions happened as the Singpore-based fintech giant accelerates its expansion efforts and focuses on enhancing its global operations.
Andre Mancl, previously Chief Financial Officer at ChowNow, will now oversee Nium's financial strategies, including planning, treasury, and investor relations. His background in investment banking and technology positions him to drive Nium's financial growth and efficiency.
Skilling Promotes CFO George Kyriakoudes to Interim CEO
Skilling, a Cyprus-based forex and contracts for differences broker, appointed George Kyriakoudes as the Interim CEO, temporarily filling the top role. Kyriakoudes has been promoted from his position as the broker's Chief Financial Officer, which he held for the past eight months.
The appointment followed Michael Kamerman's departure as CEO of Skilling earlier this year. Kamerman has since joined the Czech prop trading firm FTMO as the CEO of its brokerage unit. However, FTMO has yet to launch its brokerage operations.
George Kyriakoudes, Interim CEO at Skilling; Source: LinkedIn
Benjamin Boulter Leaves Blackbull Markets after 6 Years.
Benjamin Boulter left his position as the Chief Strategy Officer at Blackbull Markets after spending about six years with the retail forex and contracts for differences (CFDs) broker. Based in New Zealand, he was responsible for developing and executing the company's overall strategic direction.
Announcing his departure on LinkedIn, he highlighted that he intends “to embark on a new adventure.” However, he did not provide any details of his next move, adding: “I'm excited, but I can't say any more for now.”
CFI Promotes Charbel Saleh to Global Head of Business Operations
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Vitalii Bulynin Talks About Versus Trade, New Pairs, and Big Plans
Vitalii Bulynin Talks About Versus Trade, New Pairs, and Big Plans
In this interview, Versus Trade Co-Founder Vitalii Bulynin explains how the company got its license fast, why its trading pairs are fresh and fun, and what the team will build next.
He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
In this interview, Versus Trade Co-Founder Vitalii Bulynin explains how the company got its license fast, why its trading pairs are fresh and fun, and what the team will build next.
He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
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Fail Better Trading Tech to Tackle Industry Risks
Fail Better Trading Tech to Tackle Industry Risks
Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
📸 Instagram: / fmevents_official
🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
🎥 TikTok: / fmevents_official
