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.”
In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
#Exness #Forex #Trading #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Finance #FinanceMagnates
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
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How does the Finance Magnates newsroom handle sensitive updates that may affect a brand?
How does the Finance Magnates newsroom handle sensitive updates that may affect a brand?
Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the approach: reaching out before publication, hearing all sides, and making careful, case-by-case decisions with balance and responsibility.
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Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the approach: reaching out before publication, hearing all sides, and making careful, case-by-case decisions with balance and responsibility.
⚖ Balanced reporting
📞 Right of response
📰 Responsible journalism
#FinanceMagnates #FinancialJournalism #ResponsibleReporting #FinanceNews #EditorialStandards
Executive Interview | Kieran Duff | Head of UK Growth & Business Development, Darwinex | FMLS:25
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Here is our conversation with Kieran Duff, who brings a rare dual view of the market as both a broker and a trader at Darwinex.
We begin with his take on the Summit and then turn to broker growth. Kieran shares one quick, practical tip brokers can use right now to improve performance. We also cover the rising spotlight on prop trading and whether it is good or bad for the trading industry.
Kieran explains where Darwinex sits on the CFDs-broker-meets-funding spectrum, and how the model differs from the typical setups seen across the market.
We finish with a look at how he uses AI in his daily workflow — both inside the brokerage and in his own trading.
Here is our conversation with Kieran Duff, who brings a rare dual view of the market as both a broker and a trader at Darwinex.
We begin with his take on the Summit and then turn to broker growth. Kieran shares one quick, practical tip brokers can use right now to improve performance. We also cover the rising spotlight on prop trading and whether it is good or bad for the trading industry.
Kieran explains where Darwinex sits on the CFDs-broker-meets-funding spectrum, and how the model differs from the typical setups seen across the market.
We finish with a look at how he uses AI in his daily workflow — both inside the brokerage and in his own trading.
Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, in a world flooded with information, the difference lies in rigorous cross-checking, human scrutiny, and a commitment to publishing only factual, trustworthy reporting.
📰 Verified reporting
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According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, in a world flooded with information, the difference lies in rigorous cross-checking, human scrutiny, and a commitment to publishing only factual, trustworthy reporting.
📰 Verified reporting
🔎 Human-led scrutiny
✅ Facts over noise
