DB Investing Appoints ProperFX's Former CEO Ioan Mihalachi as Chief Business Officer

Wednesday, 04/06/2025 | 12:50 GMT by Jared Kirui
  • Mihalachi has extensive experience in the brokerage industry, having held executive roles at several firms, including CPT Markets, where he was Chief Operating Officer.
  • Other previous roles include serving as the CEO and Executive Director at MEX Europe, an online financial derivatives broker.
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DB Investing has announced the appointment of Ioan Mihalachi, the former CEO of ProperFX, as its new Chief Business Officer. Mihalachi brings over 15 years of experience in the brokerage industry, having held a range of senior executive positions at prominent firms.

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Prior to joining DB Investing, he led ProperFX, a brokerage specializing in forex, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. Throughout his career, he has held top executive roles with notable brokerage firms. Prior to joining ProperFX, he was the Chief Operating Officer at CPT Markets.

He was also the CEO, Executive Director, and Member of the Board of Directors for MEX Europe and the Head of Payments at MultiBank Group, a role he held for slightly more than two years.

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DB Investing Boosts Services

Early this year, DB Investing collaborated with Acuity Trading to integrate a research platform into the broker’s trading platform. The collaboration promised traders AI-driven market intelligence, data analytics , and research tools.

“By integrating Acuity’s Research Terminal, we are reinforcing our commitment to innovation, transparency, and trader empowerment,” Gennaro Lanza, CEO at DB Investing, commented on the partnership.

Juma Thani Alhameli, Source: LinkedIn

In another latest executive move, the Dubai Financial Services Authority appointed Juma Thani Alhameli as the new Chief Operating Officer, effective this month. Alhameli will reportedly also join the DFSA’s Executive Committee, as the regulator aims to strengthen its Dubai International Financial Centre leadership.

“I am honored to join the DFSA and to lead its operational agenda at a time of opportunity and ambition across the region’s financial sector,” Alhameli said, expressing enthusiasm about his new role.

“I look forward to working with the talented team and to further the DFSA’s work in delivering regulatory excellence while contributing to the continued growth of the DIFC, Dubai, and the UAE as a leading financial hub.”

DB Investing has announced the appointment of Ioan Mihalachi, the former CEO of ProperFX, as its new Chief Business Officer. Mihalachi brings over 15 years of experience in the brokerage industry, having held a range of senior executive positions at prominent firms.

Seasoned Industry Expert

Prior to joining DB Investing, he led ProperFX, a brokerage specializing in forex, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. Throughout his career, he has held top executive roles with notable brokerage firms. Prior to joining ProperFX, he was the Chief Operating Officer at CPT Markets.

He was also the CEO, Executive Director, and Member of the Board of Directors for MEX Europe and the Head of Payments at MultiBank Group, a role he held for slightly more than two years.

Read more: 80% Fail in Prop Trading Globally; South American Traders Aim to Reverse the Trend

DB Investing Boosts Services

Early this year, DB Investing collaborated with Acuity Trading to integrate a research platform into the broker’s trading platform. The collaboration promised traders AI-driven market intelligence, data analytics , and research tools.

“By integrating Acuity’s Research Terminal, we are reinforcing our commitment to innovation, transparency, and trader empowerment,” Gennaro Lanza, CEO at DB Investing, commented on the partnership.

Juma Thani Alhameli, Source: LinkedIn

In another latest executive move, the Dubai Financial Services Authority appointed Juma Thani Alhameli as the new Chief Operating Officer, effective this month. Alhameli will reportedly also join the DFSA’s Executive Committee, as the regulator aims to strengthen its Dubai International Financial Centre leadership.

“I am honored to join the DFSA and to lead its operational agenda at a time of opportunity and ambition across the region’s financial sector,” Alhameli said, expressing enthusiasm about his new role.

“I look forward to working with the talented team and to further the DFSA’s work in delivering regulatory excellence while contributing to the continued growth of the DIFC, Dubai, and the UAE as a leading financial hub.”

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