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.
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Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
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Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #AXI
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
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#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
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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