Recently-launched crypto prime broker Cor Prime appointed Tim Bevan as its CEO.
Also in the executive moves highlights, Gavin Parker, the former COO of Sucden Financial, is moving to Marex’s newly launched Abu Dhabi entity.
This week: London's financial regulator, the FCA, onboarded David Geale as Executive Director for Payments and Digital Finance, and the Managing Director of the Payment Systems Regulator, Former LSEG Director, joined Michael Suppa at TraditionData, while Saxo now has a new UK Head of Compliance.
Elsewhere, Tickmill's Loukas Priovolos moved to Deriv, Cor Prime appointed Tim Bevan as CEO, eToro enlisted a new MD for Singapore and Asia, Rapyd onboarded an ex-Israel Securities Authority Attorney. At the same time, Shir Shalom moved to a $140 Billion Asset Manager as Marex hires Sucden Financial’s Former Chief Operating Officer.
FCA names new Payment Systems Regulator MD
In the UK, the FCA appointed David Geale to take on dual responsibilities as the FCA's executive director for payments and digital finance, and managing director of the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR), just as the two entities begin a government-mandated consolidation.
David Geale
Geale steps in as the FCA takes on broader duties across crypto, payments, and open banking. His role places him at the center of delivering the UK's National Payments Vision, a strategy aimed at modernizing the infrastructure behind digital money transfers, improving consumer protections, and boosting competition.
At the same time, TraditionData, a provider of OTC financial market insights, enlisted Michael Suppa to its Account Management team in New York and made several other key personnel changes as part of its global expansion strategy.
Michael Suppa, Source: LinkedIn
His career spans multiple major financial data providers, including previous roles at Refinitiv, Thomson Reuters, and Markit, where he specialized in fixed income markets and data services.
Saxo also appointed Michelle West as its new UK Head of Compliance. West will oversee the company’s risk and compliance operations in the region.
Michelle West, Source: LinkedIn
West has worked in compliance for about 30 years. Her past roles include positions at Bank of America, ABN AMRO, National Bank of Greece, Alpari UK, Electronic Voice & Foreign Exchange Limited, and Plus500UK.
Loukas Priovolos took on a new role as Financial Reporting Manager at Deriv, following an eight-year tenure at Tickmill, where he most recently served as Group Financial Controller.
Loukas Priovolos, Source: LinkedIn
Priovolos' career at Tickmill spanned multiple roles, including as Accounting Supervisor in 2017 and culminating in his position as Group Financial Controller, which he held until 2025. During his time at Tickmill, he received four promotions and established two new finance sub-departments.
Cor Prime, a recently launched crypto prime broker and part of Deus X Capital, appointed Tim Bevan as its CEO. The move comes as the firm gears up for its go-live phase and positions itself as a regulated player in institutional digital asset lending.
Tim Bevan, Source: LinkedIn
Most recently, Bevan served as CEO of ETC Group, a crypto ETF issuer, for four years. He exited the firm following its acquisition by Bitwise in late 2023. Before that, Bevan led BCS Global Markets’ UK operations and oversaw global prime services for seven years.
Meanwhile, fintech giant eToro appointed Yaki Razmovich as Managing Director for Singapore and the wider Asia region. Razmovich brings more than 20 years of experience in financial services, with a deep focus on Asia’s regulatory and commercial environments.
He previously held senior roles at ABN AMRO and Standard Chartered, where he led strategic initiatives and regional expansions. At ABN AMRO, he oversaw operations across the Asia-Pacific, managing risk, controls, and new market entries, including the bank’s move into Australia.
David Woliner joined Rapyd, a global payments company that provides fintech services to businesses, as Senior Payments Legal Counsel. He announced the move on LinkedIn today.
David Woliner, Source: LinkedIn
Before joining Rapyd, Woliner spent over nine years at Porat Group, where he served as Senior Associate and Head of Financial Regulation. He worked there from 2016 until May 2025. He was based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. His focus included financial regulation and regulatory compliance.
Shir Shalom, who recently departed from eToro after nearly four years leading various projects related to risk management, was appointed as Head of the Economic Department at Phoenix Financial.
Shir Shalom, Source: LinkedIn
In her new position at Phoenix Financial, Shalom will lead the Economic Department, leveraging her extensive experience in risk management and financial services.
Marex hires Sucden Financial’s Former Chief Operating Officer
Lastly, after nearly two decades, Gavin Parker, the former Chief Operating Officer of Sucden Financial, is moving to Marex’s newly launched Abu Dhabi entity. His arrival followed Marex’s acquisition of Aarna Capital, an Abu Dhabi-based clearing, execution, and risk management firm.
Gavin Parker, Source: LinkedIn
Parker has over 25 years of industry experience, including 17 years at Sucden Financial in London. He served as COO from 2015 to 2024, overseeing a wide range of functions including IT, back office operations, and client services, after joining the firm as the Director of Information Systems.
This week: London's financial regulator, the FCA, onboarded David Geale as Executive Director for Payments and Digital Finance, and the Managing Director of the Payment Systems Regulator, Former LSEG Director, joined Michael Suppa at TraditionData, while Saxo now has a new UK Head of Compliance.
Elsewhere, Tickmill's Loukas Priovolos moved to Deriv, Cor Prime appointed Tim Bevan as CEO, eToro enlisted a new MD for Singapore and Asia, Rapyd onboarded an ex-Israel Securities Authority Attorney. At the same time, Shir Shalom moved to a $140 Billion Asset Manager as Marex hires Sucden Financial’s Former Chief Operating Officer.
FCA names new Payment Systems Regulator MD
In the UK, the FCA appointed David Geale to take on dual responsibilities as the FCA's executive director for payments and digital finance, and managing director of the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR), just as the two entities begin a government-mandated consolidation.
David Geale
Geale steps in as the FCA takes on broader duties across crypto, payments, and open banking. His role places him at the center of delivering the UK's National Payments Vision, a strategy aimed at modernizing the infrastructure behind digital money transfers, improving consumer protections, and boosting competition.
At the same time, TraditionData, a provider of OTC financial market insights, enlisted Michael Suppa to its Account Management team in New York and made several other key personnel changes as part of its global expansion strategy.
Michael Suppa, Source: LinkedIn
His career spans multiple major financial data providers, including previous roles at Refinitiv, Thomson Reuters, and Markit, where he specialized in fixed income markets and data services.
Saxo also appointed Michelle West as its new UK Head of Compliance. West will oversee the company’s risk and compliance operations in the region.
Michelle West, Source: LinkedIn
West has worked in compliance for about 30 years. Her past roles include positions at Bank of America, ABN AMRO, National Bank of Greece, Alpari UK, Electronic Voice & Foreign Exchange Limited, and Plus500UK.
Loukas Priovolos took on a new role as Financial Reporting Manager at Deriv, following an eight-year tenure at Tickmill, where he most recently served as Group Financial Controller.
Loukas Priovolos, Source: LinkedIn
Priovolos' career at Tickmill spanned multiple roles, including as Accounting Supervisor in 2017 and culminating in his position as Group Financial Controller, which he held until 2025. During his time at Tickmill, he received four promotions and established two new finance sub-departments.
Cor Prime, a recently launched crypto prime broker and part of Deus X Capital, appointed Tim Bevan as its CEO. The move comes as the firm gears up for its go-live phase and positions itself as a regulated player in institutional digital asset lending.
Tim Bevan, Source: LinkedIn
Most recently, Bevan served as CEO of ETC Group, a crypto ETF issuer, for four years. He exited the firm following its acquisition by Bitwise in late 2023. Before that, Bevan led BCS Global Markets’ UK operations and oversaw global prime services for seven years.
Meanwhile, fintech giant eToro appointed Yaki Razmovich as Managing Director for Singapore and the wider Asia region. Razmovich brings more than 20 years of experience in financial services, with a deep focus on Asia’s regulatory and commercial environments.
He previously held senior roles at ABN AMRO and Standard Chartered, where he led strategic initiatives and regional expansions. At ABN AMRO, he oversaw operations across the Asia-Pacific, managing risk, controls, and new market entries, including the bank’s move into Australia.
David Woliner joined Rapyd, a global payments company that provides fintech services to businesses, as Senior Payments Legal Counsel. He announced the move on LinkedIn today.
David Woliner, Source: LinkedIn
Before joining Rapyd, Woliner spent over nine years at Porat Group, where he served as Senior Associate and Head of Financial Regulation. He worked there from 2016 until May 2025. He was based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. His focus included financial regulation and regulatory compliance.
Shir Shalom, who recently departed from eToro after nearly four years leading various projects related to risk management, was appointed as Head of the Economic Department at Phoenix Financial.
Shir Shalom, Source: LinkedIn
In her new position at Phoenix Financial, Shalom will lead the Economic Department, leveraging her extensive experience in risk management and financial services.
Marex hires Sucden Financial’s Former Chief Operating Officer
Lastly, after nearly two decades, Gavin Parker, the former Chief Operating Officer of Sucden Financial, is moving to Marex’s newly launched Abu Dhabi entity. His arrival followed Marex’s acquisition of Aarna Capital, an Abu Dhabi-based clearing, execution, and risk management firm.
Gavin Parker, Source: LinkedIn
Parker has over 25 years of industry experience, including 17 years at Sucden Financial in London. He served as COO from 2015 to 2024, overseeing a wide range of functions including IT, back office operations, and client services, after joining the firm as the Director of Information Systems.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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✅ 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
