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.
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.
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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
How does the Finance Magnates newsroom handle sensitive updates that may affect a brand?
How does the Finance Magnates newsroom handle sensitive updates that may affect a brand?
Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the approach: reaching out before publication, hearing all sides, and making careful, case-by-case decisions with balance and responsibility.
⚖ Balanced reporting
📞 Right of response
📰 Responsible journalism
#FinanceMagnates #FinancialJournalism #ResponsibleReporting #FinanceNews #EditorialStandards
Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the approach: reaching out before publication, hearing all sides, and making careful, case-by-case decisions with balance and responsibility.
⚖ Balanced reporting
📞 Right of response
📰 Responsible journalism
#FinanceMagnates #FinancialJournalism #ResponsibleReporting #FinanceNews #EditorialStandards
Executive Interview | Kieran Duff | Head of UK Growth & Business Development, Darwinex | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Kieran Duff | Head of UK Growth & Business Development, Darwinex | FMLS:25
Here is our conversation with Kieran Duff, who brings a rare dual view of the market as both a broker and a trader at Darwinex.
We begin with his take on the Summit and then turn to broker growth. Kieran shares one quick, practical tip brokers can use right now to improve performance. We also cover the rising spotlight on prop trading and whether it is good or bad for the trading industry.
Kieran explains where Darwinex sits on the CFDs-broker-meets-funding spectrum, and how the model differs from the typical setups seen across the market.
We finish with a look at how he uses AI in his daily workflow — both inside the brokerage and in his own trading.
Here is our conversation with Kieran Duff, who brings a rare dual view of the market as both a broker and a trader at Darwinex.
We begin with his take on the Summit and then turn to broker growth. Kieran shares one quick, practical tip brokers can use right now to improve performance. We also cover the rising spotlight on prop trading and whether it is good or bad for the trading industry.
Kieran explains where Darwinex sits on the CFDs-broker-meets-funding spectrum, and how the model differs from the typical setups seen across the market.
We finish with a look at how he uses AI in his daily workflow — both inside the brokerage and in his own trading.
Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, in a world flooded with information, the difference lies in rigorous cross-checking, human scrutiny, and a commitment to publishing only factual, trustworthy reporting.
📰 Verified reporting
🔎 Human-led scrutiny
✅ Facts over noise
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, in a world flooded with information, the difference lies in rigorous cross-checking, human scrutiny, and a commitment to publishing only factual, trustworthy reporting.
📰 Verified reporting
🔎 Human-led scrutiny
✅ Facts over noise
