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easyMarkets Names Former CIF Head of RTO as Chief Risk Officer

Tuesday, 11/11/2025 | 10:47 GMT by Tareq Sikder
  • Giannis Nikola joins easyMarkets as CRO after roles at FinPros, CMTrading, Q8 Trade, CIF.
  • Recently, Garen Meserlian, formerly Chief Marketing Officer, became COO at the broker.
Giannis Nikola

Giannis Nikola has been appointed as the new Chief Risk Officer at easyMarkets. He announced the appointment in a LinkedIn post earlier today (Tuesday).

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He wrote: “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at Easymarkets.”

CIF, CMTrading Professional Becomes easyMarkets CRO

Nikola previously served as Chief Trading Risk Manager at FinPros in Limassol, Cyprus, for about a year. In this role, he was responsible for risk management and KPI implementation.

Before FinPros, he spent nearly five years at CMTrading, also in Limassol. His roles included Chief Dealer for about two years, overseeing trading operations, and Head of Dealing for almost three years, focusing on brokerage and operational functions.

Prior to CMTrading, Nikola worked as a Senior Dealer at Q8 Trade Official for about two years, and briefly as Head of RTO at CIF in Limassol for around seven months.

Meanwhile, Garen Meserlian has been appointed Chief Operating Officer at easyMarkets. He moves from his previous role as Chief Marketing Officer, which he held since joining the company in 2023.

Broker Highlights Client Activity and Platform Usage in Q2

easyMarkets reported a 34% year-on-year increase in client trading volumes in Q2, driven by higher market volatility and platform engagement. Gold, Nasdaq, and EURUSD remained the most traded instruments, while crypto markets rebounded following a slowdown in Q1.

Global indices reached record levels, supported by earnings optimism and retail participation, and the U.S. Dollar Index fell to its lowest in three years, prompting increased forex activity.

Market developments included temporary tariff pauses, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and speculation over U.S. Federal Reserve leadership, all contributing to volatility.

Traders maintained stable risk strategies, while platform enhancements, such as Guaranteed Stop Loss with No Slippage, supported more precise trading. easyMarkets continues to focus on transparency, tools, and education to assist clients in navigating ongoing market uncertainty.

Giannis Nikola has been appointed as the new Chief Risk Officer at easyMarkets. He announced the appointment in a LinkedIn post earlier today (Tuesday).

Join IG, CMC, and Robinhood at London’s leading trading industry event!

He wrote: “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at Easymarkets.”

CIF, CMTrading Professional Becomes easyMarkets CRO

Nikola previously served as Chief Trading Risk Manager at FinPros in Limassol, Cyprus, for about a year. In this role, he was responsible for risk management and KPI implementation.

Before FinPros, he spent nearly five years at CMTrading, also in Limassol. His roles included Chief Dealer for about two years, overseeing trading operations, and Head of Dealing for almost three years, focusing on brokerage and operational functions.

Prior to CMTrading, Nikola worked as a Senior Dealer at Q8 Trade Official for about two years, and briefly as Head of RTO at CIF in Limassol for around seven months.

Meanwhile, Garen Meserlian has been appointed Chief Operating Officer at easyMarkets. He moves from his previous role as Chief Marketing Officer, which he held since joining the company in 2023.

Broker Highlights Client Activity and Platform Usage in Q2

easyMarkets reported a 34% year-on-year increase in client trading volumes in Q2, driven by higher market volatility and platform engagement. Gold, Nasdaq, and EURUSD remained the most traded instruments, while crypto markets rebounded following a slowdown in Q1.

Global indices reached record levels, supported by earnings optimism and retail participation, and the U.S. Dollar Index fell to its lowest in three years, prompting increased forex activity.

Market developments included temporary tariff pauses, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and speculation over U.S. Federal Reserve leadership, all contributing to volatility.

Traders maintained stable risk strategies, while platform enhancements, such as Guaranteed Stop Loss with No Slippage, supported more precise trading. easyMarkets continues to focus on transparency, tools, and education to assist clients in navigating ongoing market uncertainty.

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