Trading 212’s Chairman, Andrew Bole, departed, while Bakkt named Akshay Naheta as co-CEO.
Meanwhile, TrioMarkets' Former CEO Catharine Ioannou joined YaMarkets, among other major executive moves making headlines this week.
Among the key executive changes making headlines this week: Former BDSwiss CMO Achilleas Achilleos joined Alchemy Markets; Trading 212’s Chairman Andrew Bole exited the firm, as Spotware Systems’ Chief Product Officer Denis Kiselev also departed the company.
Besides that, Bakkt named Akshay Naheta co-CEO; Swissquote's CSMO was elected President of the Swiss Advertisers Association (SWA); TrioMarkets' Former CEO Natasha Kassar joined YaMarkets; and HR Expert Catharine Ioannou moved to a new CFD Broker, Kudotrade.
Former BDSwiss CMO Joins Alchemy Markets
Achilleas Achilleos, who left the Cyprus offices of BDSwiss during a mass staff exodus last year, joined Alchemy Markets as Chief Marketing Officer, Finance Magnates learned exclusively. Achilleos took on the new role six months ago, just after leaving BDSwiss.
Achilleas Achilleos
He brings nearly two decades of marketing experience to the broker, having previously held a similar role as Chief Marketing Officer at BDSwiss for over two years. Alchemy Markets is a forex and contracts for differences (CFDs) broker regulated in Seychelles and Malta.
Trading 212 also announced leadership changes. Non-executive Chairman Andrew Bole stepped down from his role. His resignation, announced by the UK Companies House this week, marks the end of a four-and-a-half-year tenure at the retail online broker.
Andrew Bole, Source: LinkedIn
Bole has been the Non-Executive Chairman of Trading 212 since 2020, overseeing its growth in multiple international markets. Before joining the company, he built a strong reputation in the financial industry, holding key leadership roles across various firms.
Elsewhere, Denis Kiselev stepped down from his role as Chief Product Officer at Spotware Systems, the provider of cTrader, after more than a year. Kiselev joined the technology provider in January 2024.
Denis Kiselev, Source: LinkedIn
At Spotware, he reportedly led product strategy and development for cTrader, a popular third-party trading platform used by dozens of retail brokers. According to the company, cTrader handles over $20 billion in daily trading volume.
Bakkt appointed Akshay Naheta as co-CEO alongside Andy Main and announced a partnership with Distributed Technologies Research (DTR). This collaboration aims to integrate stablecoin payments with Bakkt’s existing trading infrastructure, potentially reshaping cross-border transactions in the digital asset space.
Akshay Naheta, Source: LinkedIn
Naheta is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in finance and technology. He reportedly assumed his new role this week. His background includes senior positions at SoftBank, where he played a key role in investments involving ARM, Auto1, and Nvidia.
Swissquote's CSMO to Lead Swiss Advertisers Association
Jan De Schepper, the Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Swissquote, became the new President of the Swiss Advertisers Association (SWA). With extensive experience in branding and marketing, he is expected to lead the association “into a new era of innovation and advocacy.”
Jan De Schepper, Source: LinkedIn
As President, De Schepper is expected to focus on modernizing advertising strategies and strengthening the voice of Swiss advertisers. The industry faces challenges such as digital transformation, regulatory shifts, and evolving consumer behaviors.
In other news, Natasha Kassar announced her new position as Regional Sales Manager at YaMarkets. Previously, she worked at TrioMarkets MENA as Chief Executive Officer for over two years, based in Dubai.
Natasha Kassar, Source: LinkedIn
Additionally, Kassar worked as Head of Business Development on a freelance basis for about six months. Before that, she held the role of Head of the MENA Region at EverestCM for three months and served as Head of Business Development for about seven months.
HR Expert Catharine Ioannou Joins New CFD Broker Kudotrade
Lastly, Kudotrade appointed Catharine Ioannou as its new Global Head of Human Resources. In the new role, she will bring years of experience gained in similar positions at BDSwiss and SquaredFinancial.
Catharine Ioannou, Source: LinkedIn
Ioannou, who previously held HR leadership positions at popular retail brokerages located in Cyprus, will oversee Kudotrade's global talent strategy and workplace culture initiatives. Her appointment comes as the broker, which operates in over 130 countries, works to scale its operations.
Among the key executive changes making headlines this week: Former BDSwiss CMO Achilleas Achilleos joined Alchemy Markets; Trading 212’s Chairman Andrew Bole exited the firm, as Spotware Systems’ Chief Product Officer Denis Kiselev also departed the company.
Besides that, Bakkt named Akshay Naheta co-CEO; Swissquote's CSMO was elected President of the Swiss Advertisers Association (SWA); TrioMarkets' Former CEO Natasha Kassar joined YaMarkets; and HR Expert Catharine Ioannou moved to a new CFD Broker, Kudotrade.
Former BDSwiss CMO Joins Alchemy Markets
Achilleas Achilleos, who left the Cyprus offices of BDSwiss during a mass staff exodus last year, joined Alchemy Markets as Chief Marketing Officer, Finance Magnates learned exclusively. Achilleos took on the new role six months ago, just after leaving BDSwiss.
Achilleas Achilleos
He brings nearly two decades of marketing experience to the broker, having previously held a similar role as Chief Marketing Officer at BDSwiss for over two years. Alchemy Markets is a forex and contracts for differences (CFDs) broker regulated in Seychelles and Malta.
Trading 212 also announced leadership changes. Non-executive Chairman Andrew Bole stepped down from his role. His resignation, announced by the UK Companies House this week, marks the end of a four-and-a-half-year tenure at the retail online broker.
Andrew Bole, Source: LinkedIn
Bole has been the Non-Executive Chairman of Trading 212 since 2020, overseeing its growth in multiple international markets. Before joining the company, he built a strong reputation in the financial industry, holding key leadership roles across various firms.
Elsewhere, Denis Kiselev stepped down from his role as Chief Product Officer at Spotware Systems, the provider of cTrader, after more than a year. Kiselev joined the technology provider in January 2024.
Denis Kiselev, Source: LinkedIn
At Spotware, he reportedly led product strategy and development for cTrader, a popular third-party trading platform used by dozens of retail brokers. According to the company, cTrader handles over $20 billion in daily trading volume.
Bakkt appointed Akshay Naheta as co-CEO alongside Andy Main and announced a partnership with Distributed Technologies Research (DTR). This collaboration aims to integrate stablecoin payments with Bakkt’s existing trading infrastructure, potentially reshaping cross-border transactions in the digital asset space.
Akshay Naheta, Source: LinkedIn
Naheta is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in finance and technology. He reportedly assumed his new role this week. His background includes senior positions at SoftBank, where he played a key role in investments involving ARM, Auto1, and Nvidia.
Swissquote's CSMO to Lead Swiss Advertisers Association
Jan De Schepper, the Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Swissquote, became the new President of the Swiss Advertisers Association (SWA). With extensive experience in branding and marketing, he is expected to lead the association “into a new era of innovation and advocacy.”
Jan De Schepper, Source: LinkedIn
As President, De Schepper is expected to focus on modernizing advertising strategies and strengthening the voice of Swiss advertisers. The industry faces challenges such as digital transformation, regulatory shifts, and evolving consumer behaviors.
In other news, Natasha Kassar announced her new position as Regional Sales Manager at YaMarkets. Previously, she worked at TrioMarkets MENA as Chief Executive Officer for over two years, based in Dubai.
Natasha Kassar, Source: LinkedIn
Additionally, Kassar worked as Head of Business Development on a freelance basis for about six months. Before that, she held the role of Head of the MENA Region at EverestCM for three months and served as Head of Business Development for about seven months.
HR Expert Catharine Ioannou Joins New CFD Broker Kudotrade
Lastly, Kudotrade appointed Catharine Ioannou as its new Global Head of Human Resources. In the new role, she will bring years of experience gained in similar positions at BDSwiss and SquaredFinancial.
Catharine Ioannou, Source: LinkedIn
Ioannou, who previously held HR leadership positions at popular retail brokerages located in Cyprus, will oversee Kudotrade's global talent strategy and workplace culture initiatives. Her appointment comes as the broker, which operates in over 130 countries, works to scale its operations.
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.
📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.
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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.
#Exness #Forex #Trading #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Finance #FinanceMagnates
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.
⚖ Balanced reporting
📞 Right of response
📰 Responsible journalism
#FinanceMagnates #FinancialJournalism #ResponsibleReporting #FinanceNews #EditorialStandards
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
Executive Interview | Kieran Duff | Head of UK Growth & Business Development, Darwinex | FMLS:25
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
🔎 Human-led scrutiny
✅ Facts over noise
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
