ATFX, IG Group, Trive South Africa, and More: Executive Moves of the Week

Reviewing the most notable executive moves this week: ATFX hired FXCM's Paresh Patel as the Global Head of Risk and Trading, IG Group's Head of Brand and Product Marketing exited after more than three years, Trive South Africa named Jimmy Moyaha as Non-Executive Director, while CMC Markets’ CFO Albert Soleiman is stepping down.

ATFX Hires FXCM's Paresh Patel as Global Head of Risk and Trading

Among the notable executive changes in the industry this week, the global fintech broker ATFX enlisted Paresh Patel as the Global Head of Risk and Trading, according to Patel's announcement on LinkedIn. He joined the company from FXCM, where he served as the global head of trading for more than fifteen years.

Last year, AFTX also made significant leadership changes as part of its expansion plan globally. Among the changes, the company announced the appointment of John Bogue as the Director of Institutional Operations. With over 30 years of experience in the FX market, John is experienced in trading, prime brokerage, and e-brokerage to ATFX.

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IG Group's Head of Brand and Product Marketing Departs

Leigh-Anne Acquisto, IG Group's Head of Brand and Product Marketing, is leaving the company after dedicating nearly three and a half years. Recently, Acquisto served as the Head of Brand and Product Marketing, a position she dedicated eleven months.

The veteran industry expert joined IG in 2021 as the Global Brand Manager and later as the Head of Brand Expression and Activation. Previously, she was the Chairperson of Brand Council South Africa, based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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Trive South Africa Names Jimmy Moyaha as Non-Executive Director

Elsewhere, Trive South Africa appointed Jimmy Moyaha as its new Non-Executive Director, adding a seasoned financial expert to its leadership team. Moyaha is the current Founder and Managing Director of Lebowa Capital.

Moyaha, a well-known figure in South Africa’s financial sector, brings years of regulatory and strategic experience. He currently manages Lotus Academy as the Founder. According to his LinkedIn profile, this academy is an online educational platform for financial instruments.

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CMC Markets’ CFO Albert Soleiman Steps Down

In another major executive move, the Chief Financial Officer of CMC Markets, Albert Soleiman, is stepping down from his role with immediate effect. The London-headquartered broker announced this week, adding that he will no longer be a director of the company.

“On behalf of CMC Markets plc, I would like to thank our outgoing CFO, Albert Soleiman, for his contributions to the firm over his long tenure with the company and in his roles as CFO and as a director. I wish him the very best in his new endeavors,” said Lord Peter Cruddas, CEO of CMC.

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