Also this week, notable executive moves were reported by NinjaTrader, Rostro Group, Tradu, and ActivTrades.
In this week's executive moves roundup, Jean-David Péquignot to lead Deribit's Global Commercial Strategy; Sterling Trading enlists Chris Contrino to boost Global Growth; Finalto's Group CEO Matthew Maloney stepped down; NinjaTrader named Jennifer Marszalek as Chief People Officer.
Additionally, Rostro appointed a new Finance Chief and Trading Head; Tradu named Philip Manning as Chairman of the UK Board; while ActivTrades brought Laurent McClintock as Head of Business Development & Partnerships (UK).
Jean-David Péquignot to Lead Deribit's Global Commercial Strategy
Kicking off our executive move coverage this week, the cryptocurrency derivatives exchange Deribit appointed Jean-David Péquignot as Chief Commercial Officer. His experience gained at some of the world's largest banks, including Barclays and Westpac, is expected to strengthen the firm's institutional presence and global market position.
Jean-David Péquignot, Source: LinkedIn
Péquignot, who brings over two decades of financial sector experience, will oversee the exchange's global sales and marketing initiatives. The appointment comes as Deribit seeks to capitalize on the growing convergence between traditional finance and cryptocurrency markets.
Sterling Trading Enlists Chris Contrino to Boost Global Growth
Sterling Trading Tech, a provider of trading technology solutions, enlisted Chris Contrino to its business development team. In the new role, he will focus on the company's international expansion and product diversification efforts.
Chris Contrino, Source: LinkedIn
Contrino has substantial industry experience with Sterling, having most recently served as Customer Service Manager at Trading Technologies. His career also includes positions at Eventus and Fidessa, where he specialized in derivatives technology. The Brown University graduate also brings hands-on market experience from his time as a trader at The New York Mercantile Exchange.
In yet another major executive move this week, Finalto, owned by Hong Kong-based Gopher Investments, parted ways with Matthew Maloney, who stepped down as the Group's Chief Executive Officer. The reason for his departure remains unknown.
Matthew Maloney, Source: LinkedIn
In a post on their website, Finalto stated, “After ten years with the company, Matthew has chosen to move on to a new phase in his career, concluding a long tenure that has shaped various aspects of the organization. We extend our best wishes to Matthew in his future endeavors.”
NinjaTrader Names Jennifer Marszalek as Chief People Officer
Elsewhere, NinjaTrader onboarded experienced HR leader Jennifer Marszalek as the new Chief People Officer. The company is eying Marszalek's experience in building teams, which is expected to play a key role in its continued success.
Jennifer Marszalek, Source: LinkedIn
The appointment comes as NinjaTrader continues its rapid expansion, bringing in top executives to support its growing user base. CEO Martin Franchi highlighted Marszalek's strong background in HR and talent management across various industries.
Rostro Group, the parent company of the popular retail trading brand Scope, appointed two executives to senior positions. Demetra Charalambous has joined as Group Finance Director, while Sammy Christou has been named Managing Director of Systematic Market Making.
Charalambous, who will be based in Limassol, has held senior finance positions in the trading industry for the past decade and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. She has worked as Head of Finance at Binance for the past three years. Previously, she held a similar position at eToro.
Tradu Names Philip Manning as Chairman of the UK Board
Additionally, Tradu, the multi-asset trading platform, brought seasoned financial expert Philip Manning as the Chairman of its UK Board. Manning's extensive 45-year career in financial services has seen him take on numerous leadership roles across the banking and investment sectors.
Philip Manning, Source: LinkedIn
In a LinkedIn post, Tradu mentioned: "With over 45 years of experience in consumer banking and financial services, Philip's distinguished career includes leadership roles at Citigroup, MBNA Europe, and Stratos Markets, as well as his continued work mentoring entrepreneurs."
ActivTrades Brings Laurent McClintock as Head of Business Development & Partnerships (UK)
Lastly, Laurent McClintock joined ActivTrades as Head of Business Development & Partnerships (UK). Before this, McClintock spent eight years at Pepperstone, holding several roles. He served as Sales Manager for the UK and EEA for over two years, where he was responsible for driving sales growth in the European region.
Laurent McClintock , Source: LinkedIn
Prior to that, he was Sales Team Leader for the UK and EEA for nearly three years and Relationship Manager for the UK and EEA for over three years. McClintock shared his thoughts on his new role at ActivTrades, stating: "This role presents an incredible opportunity to drive growth, build meaningful partnerships, and contribute to the success of an innovative and forward-thinking company."
In this week's executive moves roundup, Jean-David Péquignot to lead Deribit's Global Commercial Strategy; Sterling Trading enlists Chris Contrino to boost Global Growth; Finalto's Group CEO Matthew Maloney stepped down; NinjaTrader named Jennifer Marszalek as Chief People Officer.
Additionally, Rostro appointed a new Finance Chief and Trading Head; Tradu named Philip Manning as Chairman of the UK Board; while ActivTrades brought Laurent McClintock as Head of Business Development & Partnerships (UK).
Jean-David Péquignot to Lead Deribit's Global Commercial Strategy
Kicking off our executive move coverage this week, the cryptocurrency derivatives exchange Deribit appointed Jean-David Péquignot as Chief Commercial Officer. His experience gained at some of the world's largest banks, including Barclays and Westpac, is expected to strengthen the firm's institutional presence and global market position.
Jean-David Péquignot, Source: LinkedIn
Péquignot, who brings over two decades of financial sector experience, will oversee the exchange's global sales and marketing initiatives. The appointment comes as Deribit seeks to capitalize on the growing convergence between traditional finance and cryptocurrency markets.
Sterling Trading Enlists Chris Contrino to Boost Global Growth
Sterling Trading Tech, a provider of trading technology solutions, enlisted Chris Contrino to its business development team. In the new role, he will focus on the company's international expansion and product diversification efforts.
Chris Contrino, Source: LinkedIn
Contrino has substantial industry experience with Sterling, having most recently served as Customer Service Manager at Trading Technologies. His career also includes positions at Eventus and Fidessa, where he specialized in derivatives technology. The Brown University graduate also brings hands-on market experience from his time as a trader at The New York Mercantile Exchange.
In yet another major executive move this week, Finalto, owned by Hong Kong-based Gopher Investments, parted ways with Matthew Maloney, who stepped down as the Group's Chief Executive Officer. The reason for his departure remains unknown.
Matthew Maloney, Source: LinkedIn
In a post on their website, Finalto stated, “After ten years with the company, Matthew has chosen to move on to a new phase in his career, concluding a long tenure that has shaped various aspects of the organization. We extend our best wishes to Matthew in his future endeavors.”
NinjaTrader Names Jennifer Marszalek as Chief People Officer
Elsewhere, NinjaTrader onboarded experienced HR leader Jennifer Marszalek as the new Chief People Officer. The company is eying Marszalek's experience in building teams, which is expected to play a key role in its continued success.
Jennifer Marszalek, Source: LinkedIn
The appointment comes as NinjaTrader continues its rapid expansion, bringing in top executives to support its growing user base. CEO Martin Franchi highlighted Marszalek's strong background in HR and talent management across various industries.
Rostro Group, the parent company of the popular retail trading brand Scope, appointed two executives to senior positions. Demetra Charalambous has joined as Group Finance Director, while Sammy Christou has been named Managing Director of Systematic Market Making.
Charalambous, who will be based in Limassol, has held senior finance positions in the trading industry for the past decade and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. She has worked as Head of Finance at Binance for the past three years. Previously, she held a similar position at eToro.
Tradu Names Philip Manning as Chairman of the UK Board
Additionally, Tradu, the multi-asset trading platform, brought seasoned financial expert Philip Manning as the Chairman of its UK Board. Manning's extensive 45-year career in financial services has seen him take on numerous leadership roles across the banking and investment sectors.
Philip Manning, Source: LinkedIn
In a LinkedIn post, Tradu mentioned: "With over 45 years of experience in consumer banking and financial services, Philip's distinguished career includes leadership roles at Citigroup, MBNA Europe, and Stratos Markets, as well as his continued work mentoring entrepreneurs."
ActivTrades Brings Laurent McClintock as Head of Business Development & Partnerships (UK)
Lastly, Laurent McClintock joined ActivTrades as Head of Business Development & Partnerships (UK). Before this, McClintock spent eight years at Pepperstone, holding several roles. He served as Sales Manager for the UK and EEA for over two years, where he was responsible for driving sales growth in the European region.
Laurent McClintock , Source: LinkedIn
Prior to that, he was Sales Team Leader for the UK and EEA for nearly three years and Relationship Manager for the UK and EEA for over three years. McClintock shared his thoughts on his new role at ActivTrades, stating: "This role presents an incredible opportunity to drive growth, build meaningful partnerships, and contribute to the success of an innovative and forward-thinking company."
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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Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
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Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
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How does the Finance Magnates newsroom handle sensitive updates that may affect a brand?
How does the Finance Magnates newsroom handle sensitive updates that may affect a brand?
Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the approach: reaching out before publication, hearing all sides, and making careful, case-by-case decisions with balance and responsibility.
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Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the approach: reaching out before publication, hearing all sides, and making careful, case-by-case decisions with balance and responsibility.
⚖ Balanced reporting
📞 Right of response
📰 Responsible journalism
#FinanceMagnates #FinancialJournalism #ResponsibleReporting #FinanceNews #EditorialStandards
Executive Interview | Kieran Duff | Head of UK Growth & Business Development, Darwinex | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Kieran Duff | Head of UK Growth & Business Development, Darwinex | FMLS:25
Here is our conversation with Kieran Duff, who brings a rare dual view of the market as both a broker and a trader at Darwinex.
We begin with his take on the Summit and then turn to broker growth. Kieran shares one quick, practical tip brokers can use right now to improve performance. We also cover the rising spotlight on prop trading and whether it is good or bad for the trading industry.
Kieran explains where Darwinex sits on the CFDs-broker-meets-funding spectrum, and how the model differs from the typical setups seen across the market.
We finish with a look at how he uses AI in his daily workflow — both inside the brokerage and in his own trading.
Here is our conversation with Kieran Duff, who brings a rare dual view of the market as both a broker and a trader at Darwinex.
We begin with his take on the Summit and then turn to broker growth. Kieran shares one quick, practical tip brokers can use right now to improve performance. We also cover the rising spotlight on prop trading and whether it is good or bad for the trading industry.
Kieran explains where Darwinex sits on the CFDs-broker-meets-funding spectrum, and how the model differs from the typical setups seen across the market.
We finish with a look at how he uses AI in his daily workflow — both inside the brokerage and in his own trading.
Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, in a world flooded with information, the difference lies in rigorous cross-checking, human scrutiny, and a commitment to publishing only factual, trustworthy reporting.
📰 Verified reporting
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✅ Facts over noise
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, in a world flooded with information, the difference lies in rigorous cross-checking, human scrutiny, and a commitment to publishing only factual, trustworthy reporting.
📰 Verified reporting
🔎 Human-led scrutiny
✅ Facts over noise
