Our focus this week also includes executive appointments, promotions, and exits from notable industry brands, including CFI Financial Group and Bitcoin mining company HIVE.
Keeping an eye on the latest executive transitions that happened this week, XS.com named Stelios Pallis as the new Chief Technology Officer, Eurex Clearing CEO Erik Tim Müller is set to step down and leave Deutsche Börse Group, three co-CEOs John Abularrage, JP Aubin, and Sean Windeatt will succeed Howard Lutnick at BGC.
Also, Carla Nemr left the newly launched Tauro Markets after about five months to join CFI Financial Group, while HIVE Digital Technologies appointed Craig Tavares to lead its Cloud Unit.
XS.com Names Stelios Pallis as CTO
Starting off our executive moves weekly updates, Stelios Pallis started a new position as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at XS.com. Prior to the new role, he worked at GT Group for over four years, where he held various technical roles. He served as Chief Technology Officer for a two-year tenure, overseeing technical requirements and managing teams. Before that, Pallis worked as a System Architect.
Stelios Pallis
According to his LinkedIn profile, prior to joining GT Group, Pallis worked as a senior software developer at Impact Tech LTD for nearly three years. His earlier career included a role as Lead Game Developer at Milliplay, where he worked for over a year. The appointment came amid XS.com's announcement of a new partnership with fintech provider Brokeree Solutions to integrate copy trading capabilities into its platform.
Meanwhile, Erik Tim Müller, the long-serving CEO of Eurex Clearing AG, will step down from his role after next month and leave Deutsche Börse Group by the end of the year. Having dedicated nearly three decades to the financial exchange operator, Müller reportedly plans to embark on new entrepreneurial ventures.
Erik Tim Müller, Source: LinkedIn
In the announcement released this week, Müller expressed gratitude for his time at the company, saying, “It's been a great honor to help shape the successful development of Deutsche Börse Group and Eurex in different leadership roles. Thank you to all colleagues, clients, partners, and regulators for your continued support.”
BGC Group also announced a major leadership change. Howard Lutnick, its longtime Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will step down following the Senate's confirmation of him as the 41st U.S. Secretary of Commerce.
Howard Lutnick, Chairman and CEO of BGC Group, Source: LinkedIn
The financial technology and brokerage firm enlisted John Abularrage, JP Aubin, and Sean Windeatt as Co-Chief Executive Officers. The three newly appointed co-CEOs have collectively overseen BGC's day-to-day operations and helped shape its corporate strategy as Co-Global Heads of Brokerage.
In the CFD space, Carla Nemr left the newly launched Tauro Markets after about five months to join the forex and contracts for differences (CFDs) firm CFI Financial Group as the Global Director of Business Development.
Carla Nemr, Source: LinkedIn
Nemr joined Tauro Markets last year as the Chief Commercial Officer. She was one of the early executive hires at the broker launched by Alexander Oelfke, the former CEO of BDSwiss, who is also heading it as the Chief Executive. The other two co-founders of the platform are David Dubrulle and Konstantin Oelfke.
Bitcoin Miner HIVE Names Craig Tavares to Lead Cloud Unit
Lastly, HIVE Digital Technologies, the publicly listed Bitcoin (BTC) miner (NASDAQ: HIVE), announced the appointment of Craig Tavares as President and Chief Operating Officer of its Buzz HPC division, which focuses on GPU Cloud and High-Performance Computing (HPC) services.
Craig Tavares
Tavares's career spans leadership roles at major technology companies, including Apple, where he led product and program strategy for third-party clouds and data centers. His experience includes launching a global cloud business at Aptum and establishing partnerships with industry giants Microsoft and Amazon Web Services.
Keeping an eye on the latest executive transitions that happened this week, XS.com named Stelios Pallis as the new Chief Technology Officer, Eurex Clearing CEO Erik Tim Müller is set to step down and leave Deutsche Börse Group, three co-CEOs John Abularrage, JP Aubin, and Sean Windeatt will succeed Howard Lutnick at BGC.
Also, Carla Nemr left the newly launched Tauro Markets after about five months to join CFI Financial Group, while HIVE Digital Technologies appointed Craig Tavares to lead its Cloud Unit.
XS.com Names Stelios Pallis as CTO
Starting off our executive moves weekly updates, Stelios Pallis started a new position as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at XS.com. Prior to the new role, he worked at GT Group for over four years, where he held various technical roles. He served as Chief Technology Officer for a two-year tenure, overseeing technical requirements and managing teams. Before that, Pallis worked as a System Architect.
Stelios Pallis
According to his LinkedIn profile, prior to joining GT Group, Pallis worked as a senior software developer at Impact Tech LTD for nearly three years. His earlier career included a role as Lead Game Developer at Milliplay, where he worked for over a year. The appointment came amid XS.com's announcement of a new partnership with fintech provider Brokeree Solutions to integrate copy trading capabilities into its platform.
Meanwhile, Erik Tim Müller, the long-serving CEO of Eurex Clearing AG, will step down from his role after next month and leave Deutsche Börse Group by the end of the year. Having dedicated nearly three decades to the financial exchange operator, Müller reportedly plans to embark on new entrepreneurial ventures.
Erik Tim Müller, Source: LinkedIn
In the announcement released this week, Müller expressed gratitude for his time at the company, saying, “It's been a great honor to help shape the successful development of Deutsche Börse Group and Eurex in different leadership roles. Thank you to all colleagues, clients, partners, and regulators for your continued support.”
BGC Group also announced a major leadership change. Howard Lutnick, its longtime Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will step down following the Senate's confirmation of him as the 41st U.S. Secretary of Commerce.
Howard Lutnick, Chairman and CEO of BGC Group, Source: LinkedIn
The financial technology and brokerage firm enlisted John Abularrage, JP Aubin, and Sean Windeatt as Co-Chief Executive Officers. The three newly appointed co-CEOs have collectively overseen BGC's day-to-day operations and helped shape its corporate strategy as Co-Global Heads of Brokerage.
In the CFD space, Carla Nemr left the newly launched Tauro Markets after about five months to join the forex and contracts for differences (CFDs) firm CFI Financial Group as the Global Director of Business Development.
Carla Nemr, Source: LinkedIn
Nemr joined Tauro Markets last year as the Chief Commercial Officer. She was one of the early executive hires at the broker launched by Alexander Oelfke, the former CEO of BDSwiss, who is also heading it as the Chief Executive. The other two co-founders of the platform are David Dubrulle and Konstantin Oelfke.
Bitcoin Miner HIVE Names Craig Tavares to Lead Cloud Unit
Lastly, HIVE Digital Technologies, the publicly listed Bitcoin (BTC) miner (NASDAQ: HIVE), announced the appointment of Craig Tavares as President and Chief Operating Officer of its Buzz HPC division, which focuses on GPU Cloud and High-Performance Computing (HPC) services.
Craig Tavares
Tavares's career spans leadership roles at major technology companies, including Apple, where he led product and program strategy for third-party clouds and data centers. His experience includes launching a global cloud business at Aptum and establishing partnerships with industry giants Microsoft and Amazon Web Services.
OneRoyal Taps Former Tickmill and Doo Prime Executive as Chief Marketing Officer
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
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Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
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.
📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.
Connect with us:
🔗 LinkedIn: /financemagnates
👍 Facebook: /financemagnates
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financemagnates
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🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/tag/financemagnates
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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.
#Exness #Forex #Trading #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Finance #FinanceMagnates
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.
#Exness #Forex #Trading #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Finance #FinanceMagnates
