Among this week's executive moves, Nidal Abdel Hadi and Rakshit Choudhary both landed CEO roles at CMS and Deriv, respectively.
Crypto.com also appointed former IG Group CEO Kevin Algeo as Senior Vice President of Capital Markets, among other moves.
This week, EXANTE hired Deutsche Bank's former executive Robert Parker as Head of Risk, ADSS's Head of Sales stepped down, Crypto.com added the former IG Group CEO, and Fusion Markets added the Former IG Manager as Head of Sales.
Elsewhere, Fusion Markets named a Former IG Manager as Head of Sales, CMS brought CFI Dubai's former executive as CEO, Deriv’s founder stepped down as top executive, and the SEC appointed a new Acting Inspector General.
EXANTE welcomes Former Deutsche Bank executive as Head of Risk
EXANTE onboarded Robert Parker as Head of Risk, Financial Markets. With over two decades of industry experience, Parker will now step into the London-based role.
Robert Parker, LinkedIn
Parker’s career includes senior positions at major institutions like Deutsche Bank, Sberbank CIB, and BCS Global Markets. His background covers all major risk verticals, including credit, liquidity, operational, and market risk.
Meanwhile, Ammar Bader announced his departure from ADSS in a LinkedIn post shared today (Thursday). He confirmed that he has officially stepped down from his position as Head of Sales.
Ammar Bader, Source: LinkedIn
ADSS is a financial services firm based in the United Arab Emirates. It provides forex and CFD trading for institutional, private, and retail clients.
In the crypto space, Crypto.com appointed former IG Group CEO Kevin Algeo as Senior Vice President of Capital Markets. Algeo spent over a decade at publicly listed IG Group, where he served as CEO of APAC & Africa, and brings 20 years of financial services leadership to the role.
Kevin Algeo, Source: LinkedIn
The announcement comes just one day after the cryptocurrency platform revealed its acquisition of a CySEC-regulated broker and expressed its intention to launch a CFD offering beyond its core products in the second half of the year.
Fusion Markets enlists Former IG Manager to Head of Sales
Torrell Fernandes joined Fusion Markets as Head of Sales. In his post, Fernandes said he had taken some time away from the brokerage industry to focus on family and reset. He added that he is returning to the sector with a new perspective.
Torrell Fernandes, Source: LinkedIn
Before joining Fusion Markets, Fernandes worked at IG Group for nearly five years. He was most recently the Team Lead Manager for Premium Clients for 4 years.
Also, this week, CMS appointed Nidal Abdel Hadi as its new CEO. This change is part of the company’s long-term growth and global expansion plans.
Nidal Abdel Hadi, Source: LinkedIn
Nidal has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services sector. He began his career in Switzerland, where he held senior leadership positions at MIG Bank and Swissquote Bank.
CFD broker Deriv posted Rakshit Choudhary as its sole Chief Executive Officer following the departure of Jean-Yves Sireau from the executive team, FinanceMagnates.com learned. Choudhary and Sireau jointly held the position of co-CEOs.
Rakshit Choudhary, CEO at Deriv
Sireau, the founder of Deriv, is stepping down from his executive role after nearly 25 years at the company. He will continue as the majority shareholder and has already launched a new company focused on AI-driven health optimisation.
The Securities and Exchange Commission enlisted Katherine Reilly as Acting Inspector General, filling a crucial oversight role at the federal financial regulator.
Katherine Reilly, Source: LinkedIn
Lastly, Reilly, who currently serves as Deputy Inspector General, will replace Deborah Jeffrey, who has retired after leading the office since 2023.
Lastly, Sergei Riabov announced his departure from Revolut, where he had worked for almost three years, most recently as the Head of Wealth and Trading.
Sergei Riabov, Source: LinkedIn
Before holding this position, Riabov was Revolut’s Head of Product for Wealth & Trading, based in London. His role included setting product strategy and overseeing operations across the UK, EU, and other international markets such as Singapore, Australia, and the US.
This week, EXANTE hired Deutsche Bank's former executive Robert Parker as Head of Risk, ADSS's Head of Sales stepped down, Crypto.com added the former IG Group CEO, and Fusion Markets added the Former IG Manager as Head of Sales.
Elsewhere, Fusion Markets named a Former IG Manager as Head of Sales, CMS brought CFI Dubai's former executive as CEO, Deriv’s founder stepped down as top executive, and the SEC appointed a new Acting Inspector General.
EXANTE welcomes Former Deutsche Bank executive as Head of Risk
EXANTE onboarded Robert Parker as Head of Risk, Financial Markets. With over two decades of industry experience, Parker will now step into the London-based role.
Robert Parker, LinkedIn
Parker’s career includes senior positions at major institutions like Deutsche Bank, Sberbank CIB, and BCS Global Markets. His background covers all major risk verticals, including credit, liquidity, operational, and market risk.
Meanwhile, Ammar Bader announced his departure from ADSS in a LinkedIn post shared today (Thursday). He confirmed that he has officially stepped down from his position as Head of Sales.
Ammar Bader, Source: LinkedIn
ADSS is a financial services firm based in the United Arab Emirates. It provides forex and CFD trading for institutional, private, and retail clients.
In the crypto space, Crypto.com appointed former IG Group CEO Kevin Algeo as Senior Vice President of Capital Markets. Algeo spent over a decade at publicly listed IG Group, where he served as CEO of APAC & Africa, and brings 20 years of financial services leadership to the role.
Kevin Algeo, Source: LinkedIn
The announcement comes just one day after the cryptocurrency platform revealed its acquisition of a CySEC-regulated broker and expressed its intention to launch a CFD offering beyond its core products in the second half of the year.
Fusion Markets enlists Former IG Manager to Head of Sales
Torrell Fernandes joined Fusion Markets as Head of Sales. In his post, Fernandes said he had taken some time away from the brokerage industry to focus on family and reset. He added that he is returning to the sector with a new perspective.
Torrell Fernandes, Source: LinkedIn
Before joining Fusion Markets, Fernandes worked at IG Group for nearly five years. He was most recently the Team Lead Manager for Premium Clients for 4 years.
Also, this week, CMS appointed Nidal Abdel Hadi as its new CEO. This change is part of the company’s long-term growth and global expansion plans.
Nidal Abdel Hadi, Source: LinkedIn
Nidal has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services sector. He began his career in Switzerland, where he held senior leadership positions at MIG Bank and Swissquote Bank.
CFD broker Deriv posted Rakshit Choudhary as its sole Chief Executive Officer following the departure of Jean-Yves Sireau from the executive team, FinanceMagnates.com learned. Choudhary and Sireau jointly held the position of co-CEOs.
Rakshit Choudhary, CEO at Deriv
Sireau, the founder of Deriv, is stepping down from his executive role after nearly 25 years at the company. He will continue as the majority shareholder and has already launched a new company focused on AI-driven health optimisation.
The Securities and Exchange Commission enlisted Katherine Reilly as Acting Inspector General, filling a crucial oversight role at the federal financial regulator.
Katherine Reilly, Source: LinkedIn
Lastly, Reilly, who currently serves as Deputy Inspector General, will replace Deborah Jeffrey, who has retired after leading the office since 2023.
Lastly, Sergei Riabov announced his departure from Revolut, where he had worked for almost three years, most recently as the Head of Wealth and Trading.
Sergei Riabov, Source: LinkedIn
Before holding this position, Riabov was Revolut’s Head of Product for Wealth & Trading, based in London. His role included setting product strategy and overseeing operations across the UK, EU, and other international markets such as Singapore, Australia, and the US.
Retail Broker FXTRADING Appoints Institutional Veteran Adam Phillips as CEO
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
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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
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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
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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
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Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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