Chris Isaacson, currently COO, will broaden his role to include oversight of Cash Equities, Global FX, and Clearing operations.
Cboe is implementing an executive realignment, involving expanded responsibilities for some of its senior executives.
Cboe Global Markets announced the departure of its
Global President, Dave Howson. After three years in Chicago steering the
exchange operator’s global expansion, Howson plans to return to the UK.
Cboe confirmed that Howson will step down effective
August 1, 2025. In his absence, Chief Executive Officer Craig Donohue will
assume the additional title of President.
More Executive Realignment
At the same time, two senior executives, Cathy Clay
and Chris Isaacson, will see their responsibilities broadened in a move the
company says will strengthen focus and improve agility.
Catherine Clay, Source: LinkedIn
Clay, who serves as Executive Vice President and
Global Head of Derivatives, will oversee Cboe’s Data Vantage
business in addition to her derivatives role. Isaacson, currently Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer, will expand his remit to include Cash Equities, Global FX,
and Clearing operations.
“Cathy and Chris are highly respected leaders
with a deep commitment to excellence in all they do. I have great confidence in
their ability to continue driving innovation and growth in their respective
business portfolios, and I look forward to working closely with them in their
new roles, along with the rest of our deeply experienced executive leadership
team,” commented Craig Donohue, Chief Executive Officer at Cboe Global
Markets.
“Dave has played a pivotal role in Cboe's growth
and global expansion during the last several years, and his contributions will
have a lasting impact on Cboe,” he added. “On behalf of our entire organization, I wish him
all the best in his next chapter.”
Chris Isaacson, Source: LinkedIn
Shift in the Top Leadership
Both Clay and Isaacson are long-time Cboe leaders with deep
experience across the exchange’s core operations.
Clay is reportedly credited with helping launch the Data Vantage
business, which will now align more closely with derivatives under her purview.
Isaacson, whose expertise spans cash equities, FX, and
risk management, will help drive the performance of these areas while
supporting growth in data and clearing services. Howson’s exit marks the
conclusion of Cboe's period of global expansion.
Cboe Global Markets announced the departure of its
Global President, Dave Howson. After three years in Chicago steering the
exchange operator’s global expansion, Howson plans to return to the UK.
Cboe confirmed that Howson will step down effective
August 1, 2025. In his absence, Chief Executive Officer Craig Donohue will
assume the additional title of President.
More Executive Realignment
At the same time, two senior executives, Cathy Clay
and Chris Isaacson, will see their responsibilities broadened in a move the
company says will strengthen focus and improve agility.
Catherine Clay, Source: LinkedIn
Clay, who serves as Executive Vice President and
Global Head of Derivatives, will oversee Cboe’s Data Vantage
business in addition to her derivatives role. Isaacson, currently Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer, will expand his remit to include Cash Equities, Global FX,
and Clearing operations.
“Cathy and Chris are highly respected leaders
with a deep commitment to excellence in all they do. I have great confidence in
their ability to continue driving innovation and growth in their respective
business portfolios, and I look forward to working closely with them in their
new roles, along with the rest of our deeply experienced executive leadership
team,” commented Craig Donohue, Chief Executive Officer at Cboe Global
Markets.
“Dave has played a pivotal role in Cboe's growth
and global expansion during the last several years, and his contributions will
have a lasting impact on Cboe,” he added. “On behalf of our entire organization, I wish him
all the best in his next chapter.”
Chris Isaacson, Source: LinkedIn
Shift in the Top Leadership
Both Clay and Isaacson are long-time Cboe leaders with deep
experience across the exchange’s core operations.
Clay is reportedly credited with helping launch the Data Vantage
business, which will now align more closely with derivatives under her purview.
Isaacson, whose expertise spans cash equities, FX, and
risk management, will help drive the performance of these areas while
supporting growth in data and clearing services. Howson’s exit marks the
conclusion of Cboe's period of global expansion.
“Marketing Teams Want to Get Content Out as Fast as Possible”: Surveill CEO on AI, Brokers, and Compliance
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
