Alpha Group and UK-based APM Markets welcomed new CEOs in this week's notable industry executive moves. Warsaw-based brokerage firm XTB S.A. also announced the exit of Jan Byrski due to personal reasons.
Happy New Year 2025, and welcome to our executive moves segment. In the week culminating in the new year, the UK-based APM Markets appointed Joshua Owen as CEO; Clive Kahn took over as Alpha Group’s CEO; APM Markets welcomed a new Executive Director; Kama Capital promoted Mohammed Omayer as Head of Compliance; and XTB's Jan Byrski resigned as Supervisory Board Chairman.
UK-Based APM Markets (Previously BUX) Names Joshua Owen as CEO
APM Markets, operated by APM Capital Markets and rebranded from BUX Markets, appointed Joshua Owen as its Chief Executive Officer. The appointment followed the acquisition of BUX’s UK unit by UAE-based APM Capital, which subsequently rebranded the business. Owen, now also an executive director on the board of APM Capital Markets, replaced Salim Sebbata, who joined Capital.com.
Joshua Owen, CEO at APM Markets
Owen’s promotion to CEO is an internal advancement. He previously served as Head of Trading at BUX Markets (now APM Markets), where he led the company’s contracts for differences (CFDs) trading division for over four years. Before his tenure at BUX, Owen spent four years at Ayondo, another financial services firm.
Alpha Group International confirmed this week that Clive Kahn has taken over as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. He has succeeded Morgan Tillbrook, who resigned from the top role on 31 December 2024.
Clive Kahn, Source: Alpha Group
Kahn's appointment as Alpha Group’s new CEO was not unexpected, as the company had announced the decision in September. “Clive's appointment as CEO follows the Company's CEO succession announcement on 10 September 2024,” the announcement stated. “As such, Morgan Tillbrook resigned as a Director and CEO of Alpha Group International as of 31 December 2024.”
APM Capital Markets (operating as APM Markets), formerly the UK unit of BUX (which operated as BUX Markets), appointed Nick Spencer-Skeen as its new Executive Director. He has been with APM’s UAE entity for the past two and a half years and has taken on a new role at the London unit.
Nick Spencer-Skeen, Photo: LinkedIn
Spencer-Skeen clarified that he will continue as a Senior Executive Officer (SEO) at APM’s UAE unit. “Excited to announce my new role as Executive Director at APM Capital Markets Limited in London. I'll be taking on this position alongside my current role as SEO at APM Capital Limited in Abu Dhabi,” he wrote in a LinkedIn post.
Kama Capital Promotes Mohammed Omayer to Head of Compliance
Mohammed Omayer was promoted to Head of Compliance at Kama Capital. Prior to this appointment, Omayer served as a Compliance Officer at Kama Capital for over a year. During this time, he worked on compliance management systems, anti-money laundering, and financial regulation.
Mohammed Omayer, Source: LinkedIn
His expertise extends to project management and foreign exchange trading. He was the Founder and Director of Chateau de Pile in France for nearly three years. Before that, he spent over four years as the Head of Compliance and MLRO at Global Market Index Limited in London, where he oversaw regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering measures.
XTB's Jan Byrski Resigns as Supervisory Board Chairman
Warsaw-based brokerage firm XTB S.A. announced that Jan Byrski has resigned from his position as Chairman of the Supervisory Board. The resignation, attributed to personal reasons, will take effect on January 15, according to the company.
Jan Byrski, Source: LinkedIn
Byrski has been a key figure in overseeing XTB's governance, contributing to its growth in the competitive online trading market. The company has not disclosed plans for his succession but is expected to address the vacancy promptly to ensure operational continuity. Byrski has held various positions in academia, law, and regulatory sectors.
Happy New Year 2025, and welcome to our executive moves segment. In the week culminating in the new year, the UK-based APM Markets appointed Joshua Owen as CEO; Clive Kahn took over as Alpha Group’s CEO; APM Markets welcomed a new Executive Director; Kama Capital promoted Mohammed Omayer as Head of Compliance; and XTB's Jan Byrski resigned as Supervisory Board Chairman.
UK-Based APM Markets (Previously BUX) Names Joshua Owen as CEO
APM Markets, operated by APM Capital Markets and rebranded from BUX Markets, appointed Joshua Owen as its Chief Executive Officer. The appointment followed the acquisition of BUX’s UK unit by UAE-based APM Capital, which subsequently rebranded the business. Owen, now also an executive director on the board of APM Capital Markets, replaced Salim Sebbata, who joined Capital.com.
Joshua Owen, CEO at APM Markets
Owen’s promotion to CEO is an internal advancement. He previously served as Head of Trading at BUX Markets (now APM Markets), where he led the company’s contracts for differences (CFDs) trading division for over four years. Before his tenure at BUX, Owen spent four years at Ayondo, another financial services firm.
Alpha Group International confirmed this week that Clive Kahn has taken over as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. He has succeeded Morgan Tillbrook, who resigned from the top role on 31 December 2024.
Clive Kahn, Source: Alpha Group
Kahn's appointment as Alpha Group’s new CEO was not unexpected, as the company had announced the decision in September. “Clive's appointment as CEO follows the Company's CEO succession announcement on 10 September 2024,” the announcement stated. “As such, Morgan Tillbrook resigned as a Director and CEO of Alpha Group International as of 31 December 2024.”
APM Capital Markets (operating as APM Markets), formerly the UK unit of BUX (which operated as BUX Markets), appointed Nick Spencer-Skeen as its new Executive Director. He has been with APM’s UAE entity for the past two and a half years and has taken on a new role at the London unit.
Nick Spencer-Skeen, Photo: LinkedIn
Spencer-Skeen clarified that he will continue as a Senior Executive Officer (SEO) at APM’s UAE unit. “Excited to announce my new role as Executive Director at APM Capital Markets Limited in London. I'll be taking on this position alongside my current role as SEO at APM Capital Limited in Abu Dhabi,” he wrote in a LinkedIn post.
Kama Capital Promotes Mohammed Omayer to Head of Compliance
Mohammed Omayer was promoted to Head of Compliance at Kama Capital. Prior to this appointment, Omayer served as a Compliance Officer at Kama Capital for over a year. During this time, he worked on compliance management systems, anti-money laundering, and financial regulation.
Mohammed Omayer, Source: LinkedIn
His expertise extends to project management and foreign exchange trading. He was the Founder and Director of Chateau de Pile in France for nearly three years. Before that, he spent over four years as the Head of Compliance and MLRO at Global Market Index Limited in London, where he oversaw regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering measures.
XTB's Jan Byrski Resigns as Supervisory Board Chairman
Warsaw-based brokerage firm XTB S.A. announced that Jan Byrski has resigned from his position as Chairman of the Supervisory Board. The resignation, attributed to personal reasons, will take effect on January 15, according to the company.
Jan Byrski, Source: LinkedIn
Byrski has been a key figure in overseeing XTB's governance, contributing to its growth in the competitive online trading market. The company has not disclosed plans for his succession but is expected to address the vacancy promptly to ensure operational continuity. Byrski has held various positions in academia, law, and regulatory sectors.
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.
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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:
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- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
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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?
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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
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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.
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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
