Previously, Eraslan led as Head of Germany and Austria at IG.
Earlier, the company appointed Breon Corcoran as its permanent Chief Executive Officer.
IG Group
Eren
Eraslan has announced his recent appointment as the Head of Northern Europe at
IG Europe GmbH, marking a career move that reflects his extensive experience
and leadership in the financial industry.
Professional
Journey and Achievements
Eraslan
brings a wealth of experience to his new position, with a remarkable track
record in various roles. Previously, he served as the Head of Germany and
Austria at IG Deutschland from June 2022 to January 2024 where he played a
pivotal role in the company's operations based in Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany.
Eren Eraslan, Head of Northern Europe at IG, Source: LinkedIn
In
his tenure at IG Deutschland, Eraslan demonstrated outstanding leadership as
the Head of Germany
and Austria, contributing to the company's success over 1 year and 8 months.
Now, as the Head of Northern Europe at IG Europe GmbH since December 2023, he
is set to lead strategic initiatives in the region.
Before
joining IG Deutschland, Eraslan held significant positions at Spectrum Markets
where he served as the Head of Product and later as the Head of Product
Innovation. His contributions over 3 years and 5 months showcased his expertise
in driving product development and innovation within the financial sector.
Eraslan's
professional journey includes a pivotal role at IG where he served
for 4 years and 3 months. Starting as an MTF Analyst in London, Greater London,
he later transitioned into the role of Senior Sales Trader, demonstrating his
versatility and adaptability within the industry.
Before
his notable roles in financial services, Eraslan worked in the Research &
Development Department at Daimler AG, based in the Stuttgart Area, Germany,
from October 2013 to April 2014.
IG Group Names Permanent CEO
Earlier, Finance Magnates
reported that IG
Group appointed Breon Corcoran as its permanent Chief Executive Officer.
Corcoran, with three decades of financial services experience, previously
served as the CEO of the money transfer firm WorldRemit.
Although an outsider to retail trading, he has a background in online
betting, having been the CEO of Betfair and overseeing its merger with Paddy
Power in 2015. Corcoran is set to join IG on January 29, 2024, taking a seat on
the Board. IG, focused on cost-cutting with a target of £50 million in savings,
recently reduced its workforce by 10%, including former CEO of South Africa, Robert
van Eyden.
Eren
Eraslan has announced his recent appointment as the Head of Northern Europe at
IG Europe GmbH, marking a career move that reflects his extensive experience
and leadership in the financial industry.
Professional
Journey and Achievements
Eraslan
brings a wealth of experience to his new position, with a remarkable track
record in various roles. Previously, he served as the Head of Germany and
Austria at IG Deutschland from June 2022 to January 2024 where he played a
pivotal role in the company's operations based in Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany.
Eren Eraslan, Head of Northern Europe at IG, Source: LinkedIn
In
his tenure at IG Deutschland, Eraslan demonstrated outstanding leadership as
the Head of Germany
and Austria, contributing to the company's success over 1 year and 8 months.
Now, as the Head of Northern Europe at IG Europe GmbH since December 2023, he
is set to lead strategic initiatives in the region.
Before
joining IG Deutschland, Eraslan held significant positions at Spectrum Markets
where he served as the Head of Product and later as the Head of Product
Innovation. His contributions over 3 years and 5 months showcased his expertise
in driving product development and innovation within the financial sector.
Eraslan's
professional journey includes a pivotal role at IG where he served
for 4 years and 3 months. Starting as an MTF Analyst in London, Greater London,
he later transitioned into the role of Senior Sales Trader, demonstrating his
versatility and adaptability within the industry.
Before
his notable roles in financial services, Eraslan worked in the Research &
Development Department at Daimler AG, based in the Stuttgart Area, Germany,
from October 2013 to April 2014.
IG Group Names Permanent CEO
Earlier, Finance Magnates
reported that IG
Group appointed Breon Corcoran as its permanent Chief Executive Officer.
Corcoran, with three decades of financial services experience, previously
served as the CEO of the money transfer firm WorldRemit.
Although an outsider to retail trading, he has a background in online
betting, having been the CEO of Betfair and overseeing its merger with Paddy
Power in 2015. Corcoran is set to join IG on January 29, 2024, taking a seat on
the Board. IG, focused on cost-cutting with a target of £50 million in savings,
recently reduced its workforce by 10%, including former CEO of South Africa, Robert
van Eyden.
Trading Technologies, CFI, CMC Markets, and More: Executive Moves of the Week
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
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Vitalii Bulynin Talks About Versus Trade, New Pairs, and Big Plans
Vitalii Bulynin Talks About Versus Trade, New Pairs, and Big Plans
In this interview, Versus Trade Co-Founder Vitalii Bulynin explains how the company got its license fast, why its trading pairs are fresh and fun, and what the team will build next.
He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
In this interview, Versus Trade Co-Founder Vitalii Bulynin explains how the company got its license fast, why its trading pairs are fresh and fun, and what the team will build next.
He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
Connect with us at:
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Fail Better Trading Tech to Tackle Industry Risks
Fail Better Trading Tech to Tackle Industry Risks
Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
📸 Instagram: / fmevents_official
🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
🎥 TikTok: / fmevents_official
