In a busy week for executive moves, Your Bourse Co-Founder Elina Pedersen stepped in as the new CEO.
Neomarkets Group also has a new CEO from SquaredFinancial, among other leadership changes across the industry.
CFI promotes Omar Khaled to CMO
One notable executive move this week involved CFI
Financial Group appointing Omar Khaled as its new Chief Marketing Officer.
Khaled had previously served as the company’s Global Director of Marketing,
where he focused on shaping CFI’s international marketing strategy.
Omar Khaled
In his new position as CMO, Khaled will take charge of
leading CFI’s global marketing operations. His key responsibilities encompassed
brand management, digital marketing, performance tracking, and managing client
communications across all the company’s markets.
At the same time, ADSS named Dan Squires as its new Chief
Commercial Officer, strengthening the leadership team at the Abu Dhabi-based
brokerage. Squires previously worked at Saxo Bank’s UK arm, where he also
served as Chief Commercial Officer.
Dan Squires, Source: LinkedIn
Squires spent just over two years at Saxo Bank in London.
He initially joined as Head of Sales before being promoted to the CCO position.
Virtu Financial, Inc. appointed Aaron Simons as its new
Chief Executive Officer and joined the company’s Board of Directors. Simons
succeeded Douglas Cifu, who retired as CEO but stayed on as an advisor to the
company.
Aaron Simons had been with Virtu since 2008. He most
recently held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Technology
Officer. In the second quarter of 2025, Virtu Financial reported a net income
of $293 million and total revenues of $999.6 million.
Your Bourse announced several leadership changes, including the appointment of Elina Pedersen as its new Chief Executive Officer. Pedersen, a co-founder of the company, had previously served as Chief Revenue Officer for more than nine years.
Elina Pedersen, Source: LinkedIn
She succeeded Andrey Vedikhin, the company’s co-founder and majority owner, who stepped down as CEO after leading the firm since its launch and transitioned to Chairman of the Board.
Also this week, Markus Schwab stepped down as CEO of Yuh after serving in
the role for four years. Following his exit, Schwab joined Berner Kantonalbank
(BEKB) to lead their new IT Management.
Markus Schwab, Source: LinkedIn
This leadership change followed Swissquote’s acquisition of
the remaining 50% stake in Yuh from PostFinance, giving Swissquote full
ownership of the digital finance platform. Yuh was originally launched in 2021
as a joint venture between Swissquote and PostFinance.
Neomarkets Group has a new CEO from SquaredFinancial
Dominique El Khoury announced his appointment as Chief
Executive Officer of Neomarkets Group Ltd. Neomarkets Group Ltd is a financial
firm licensed in the United Arab Emirates and operates under the NEO Markets
brand.
Dominique El Khoury, Source: LinkedIn
Prior to this role, El Khoury served as the Global Head of
Business Development for the Middle East and Africa at SquaredFinancial. He
held that position for two years while based in Dubai.
Amit Naker, IG’s Risk and Control Head, departed after nearly
two decades. During his time at IG, Naker held multiple leadership roles in
technology and operations. Since June 2020, he served as Head of Technology
Risk and Control.
Amit Naker, Source: LinkedIn
Prior to his last role, Naker was Head of Service Operations
for almost four years, where he helped establish a Security Operations function.
In Singapore, FYNXT appointed Camila Pinto as the Commercial
Director for the UK and LATAM regions. In this role, Pinto will focus on client
acquisition and driving business growth across these markets.
Camila Pinto, Source: LinkedIn
Pinto brings over 15 years of experience from StoneX Group,
where she held various leadership roles, including Vice President for Clearing
and Execution Sales.
Crypto.com Taps Coinbase's Former Exec as VP Capital Markets
for Europe
In the crypto space, Crypto.com enlisted Louis Hawila as
Vice President of Capital Markets for Europe. Based in Cyprus, Hawila joins
Crypto.com after serving as CEO of CTCAP, a brokerage catering to professional
investors across Europe.
Louis Hawila, Source: LinkedIn
Hawila’s experience also includes a non-executive
directorship at Coinbase’s Cypriot-licensed entity, along with positions at
other financial firms.
Anton Sokolov, the Head of Marketing at financial technology
firm Brokeree Solutions, is stepping down after nearly eight years with the
company. The company appointed Arina Sharagina, the current PR Manager, to take
over the marketing leadership.
Anton Sokolov and Arina Sharagina
During his tenure, Sokolov played a key role in promoting
the firm’s technology services for retail trading brokers that utilize
platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, and dxTrade.
Finally, AccessFintech appointed Sarah Shenton, a former
Goldman Sachs executive, as its new CEO effective immediately. Shenton led
Goldman Sachs' Series A investment in AccessFintech and served on its board
from 2018 until 2025.
Sarah Shenton
With over 20 years of experience in operations and strategic
investing, Shenton previously led the Value Accelerator program at Goldman
Sachs’ alternative assets business. She succeeds John Shay.
One notable executive move this week involved CFI
Financial Group appointing Omar Khaled as its new Chief Marketing Officer.
Khaled had previously served as the company’s Global Director of Marketing,
where he focused on shaping CFI’s international marketing strategy.
Omar Khaled
In his new position as CMO, Khaled will take charge of
leading CFI’s global marketing operations. His key responsibilities encompassed
brand management, digital marketing, performance tracking, and managing client
communications across all the company’s markets.
At the same time, ADSS named Dan Squires as its new Chief
Commercial Officer, strengthening the leadership team at the Abu Dhabi-based
brokerage. Squires previously worked at Saxo Bank’s UK arm, where he also
served as Chief Commercial Officer.
Dan Squires, Source: LinkedIn
Squires spent just over two years at Saxo Bank in London.
He initially joined as Head of Sales before being promoted to the CCO position.
Virtu Financial, Inc. appointed Aaron Simons as its new
Chief Executive Officer and joined the company’s Board of Directors. Simons
succeeded Douglas Cifu, who retired as CEO but stayed on as an advisor to the
company.
Aaron Simons had been with Virtu since 2008. He most
recently held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Technology
Officer. In the second quarter of 2025, Virtu Financial reported a net income
of $293 million and total revenues of $999.6 million.
Your Bourse announced several leadership changes, including the appointment of Elina Pedersen as its new Chief Executive Officer. Pedersen, a co-founder of the company, had previously served as Chief Revenue Officer for more than nine years.
Elina Pedersen, Source: LinkedIn
She succeeded Andrey Vedikhin, the company’s co-founder and majority owner, who stepped down as CEO after leading the firm since its launch and transitioned to Chairman of the Board.
Also this week, Markus Schwab stepped down as CEO of Yuh after serving in
the role for four years. Following his exit, Schwab joined Berner Kantonalbank
(BEKB) to lead their new IT Management.
Markus Schwab, Source: LinkedIn
This leadership change followed Swissquote’s acquisition of
the remaining 50% stake in Yuh from PostFinance, giving Swissquote full
ownership of the digital finance platform. Yuh was originally launched in 2021
as a joint venture between Swissquote and PostFinance.
Neomarkets Group has a new CEO from SquaredFinancial
Dominique El Khoury announced his appointment as Chief
Executive Officer of Neomarkets Group Ltd. Neomarkets Group Ltd is a financial
firm licensed in the United Arab Emirates and operates under the NEO Markets
brand.
Dominique El Khoury, Source: LinkedIn
Prior to this role, El Khoury served as the Global Head of
Business Development for the Middle East and Africa at SquaredFinancial. He
held that position for two years while based in Dubai.
Amit Naker, IG’s Risk and Control Head, departed after nearly
two decades. During his time at IG, Naker held multiple leadership roles in
technology and operations. Since June 2020, he served as Head of Technology
Risk and Control.
Amit Naker, Source: LinkedIn
Prior to his last role, Naker was Head of Service Operations
for almost four years, where he helped establish a Security Operations function.
In Singapore, FYNXT appointed Camila Pinto as the Commercial
Director for the UK and LATAM regions. In this role, Pinto will focus on client
acquisition and driving business growth across these markets.
Camila Pinto, Source: LinkedIn
Pinto brings over 15 years of experience from StoneX Group,
where she held various leadership roles, including Vice President for Clearing
and Execution Sales.
Crypto.com Taps Coinbase's Former Exec as VP Capital Markets
for Europe
In the crypto space, Crypto.com enlisted Louis Hawila as
Vice President of Capital Markets for Europe. Based in Cyprus, Hawila joins
Crypto.com after serving as CEO of CTCAP, a brokerage catering to professional
investors across Europe.
Louis Hawila, Source: LinkedIn
Hawila’s experience also includes a non-executive
directorship at Coinbase’s Cypriot-licensed entity, along with positions at
other financial firms.
Anton Sokolov, the Head of Marketing at financial technology
firm Brokeree Solutions, is stepping down after nearly eight years with the
company. The company appointed Arina Sharagina, the current PR Manager, to take
over the marketing leadership.
Anton Sokolov and Arina Sharagina
During his tenure, Sokolov played a key role in promoting
the firm’s technology services for retail trading brokers that utilize
platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, and dxTrade.
Finally, AccessFintech appointed Sarah Shenton, a former
Goldman Sachs executive, as its new CEO effective immediately. Shenton led
Goldman Sachs' Series A investment in AccessFintech and served on its board
from 2018 until 2025.
Sarah Shenton
With over 20 years of experience in operations and strategic
investing, Shenton previously led the Value Accelerator program at Goldman
Sachs’ alternative assets business. She succeeds John Shay.
Sarah Court Named ASIC's New Chair as Women Take Control of Australia's Economic Watchdogs
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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#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #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
👉 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
👉 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
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.
📣 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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