Initially, Leithner will serve as the Co-CEO alongside Weimer until the end of the year.
Weimer is preparing to step down from his role by the end of this year.
Deutsche Börse Group
Deutsche Börse AG recently appointed Stephan Leithner,
currently a member of the Executive Board, to become the new Chief Executive
Officer, commencing October 1, 2024.
According to the press release, Leithner will
initially serve as the Co-CEO alongside Theodor Weimer until the end of the
year. He has a wealth of experience in financial markets and executive
leadership.
Weimer mentioned: "This decision by the
Supervisory Board makes me happy for Stephan Leithner and Deutsche Börse. Over
the past few years, we have unanimously set the strategic course for Deutsche
Börse and laid the foundations for future success. I am confident that Deutsche
Börse will continue to develop successfully under Stephan Leithner's
leadership."
Deutsche Börse Taps Industry Veteran
Since 2018, Leithner has been overseeing pre and
post-trading operations at Deutsche Börse AG 2018. His responsibilities
encompass the firm's key segments, such as investment management solutions and
post-trading services.
Before joining Deutsche Börse, Leithner's professional
journey included notable roles at EQT and Deutsche Bank AG where he
specialized in capital markets and corporate strategy. His academic background
includes a PhD from the University of St. Gallen.
Stephan Leithner. Source: LinkedIn
Subsequently, Theodor Weimer is preparing to step down
from his role as the CEO. Under Weimer's leadership, the company emerged from a
period of uncertainty, achieving notable growth in net revenue and EBITDA while
restoring public trust in the institution.
Recently, Deutsche Boerse disclosed its focus on
mergers and acquisitions. Leithner is expected to help the firm through this
period of growth and change.
Martin Jetter, the Chairman of the Supervisory Board
of Deutsche Börse AG, mentioned: "Stephan Leithner is a proven and recognized
expert in the capital markets to be the CEO. He knows the global exchange
landscape and understands the needs of our clients."
New CEO amid Expansion of Services
Recently, Deutsche Börse ventured into the crypto asset space with the launch of the Deutsche Börse Digital Exchange (DBDX). This
offering allows institutional investors access to a regulated platform designed
to meet their evolving needs in the digital asset space.
The platform offers a suite of services encompassing
trading, settlement, and custody, all under a stringent regulatory oversight.
DBDX is backed by licenses obtained from Germany's financial regulator, BaFin.
Deutsche Börse AG recently appointed Stephan Leithner,
currently a member of the Executive Board, to become the new Chief Executive
Officer, commencing October 1, 2024.
According to the press release, Leithner will
initially serve as the Co-CEO alongside Theodor Weimer until the end of the
year. He has a wealth of experience in financial markets and executive
leadership.
Weimer mentioned: "This decision by the
Supervisory Board makes me happy for Stephan Leithner and Deutsche Börse. Over
the past few years, we have unanimously set the strategic course for Deutsche
Börse and laid the foundations for future success. I am confident that Deutsche
Börse will continue to develop successfully under Stephan Leithner's
leadership."
Deutsche Börse Taps Industry Veteran
Since 2018, Leithner has been overseeing pre and
post-trading operations at Deutsche Börse AG 2018. His responsibilities
encompass the firm's key segments, such as investment management solutions and
post-trading services.
Before joining Deutsche Börse, Leithner's professional
journey included notable roles at EQT and Deutsche Bank AG where he
specialized in capital markets and corporate strategy. His academic background
includes a PhD from the University of St. Gallen.
Stephan Leithner. Source: LinkedIn
Subsequently, Theodor Weimer is preparing to step down
from his role as the CEO. Under Weimer's leadership, the company emerged from a
period of uncertainty, achieving notable growth in net revenue and EBITDA while
restoring public trust in the institution.
Recently, Deutsche Boerse disclosed its focus on
mergers and acquisitions. Leithner is expected to help the firm through this
period of growth and change.
Martin Jetter, the Chairman of the Supervisory Board
of Deutsche Börse AG, mentioned: "Stephan Leithner is a proven and recognized
expert in the capital markets to be the CEO. He knows the global exchange
landscape and understands the needs of our clients."
New CEO amid Expansion of Services
Recently, Deutsche Börse ventured into the crypto asset space with the launch of the Deutsche Börse Digital Exchange (DBDX). This
offering allows institutional investors access to a regulated platform designed
to meet their evolving needs in the digital asset space.
The platform offers a suite of services encompassing
trading, settlement, and custody, all under a stringent regulatory oversight.
DBDX is backed by licenses obtained from Germany's financial regulator, BaFin.
“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
