Rob Allen brings extensive fintech experience and will start in July 2024.
He will help the digital bank to achieve the milestone of 1 million SMEs customers.
European
digital banking solution provider Finom has appointed Rob Allen as its new Head
of Sales, effective July 2024. Finom, which provides financial services for
small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs, aims to serve over
1 million business customers in the coming years.
Finom Taps Ex-Revolut
Executive Rob Allen as New Head of Sales
Allen
brings over a decade of fintech experience to Finom, most recently serving as
VP of Sales at Super Payments. There, he built a 15-member sales team from the
ground up and drove significant increases in payment volume. Prior to that,
Allen held the position of Head of Sales for Europe at Revolut, where he led
sales teams across six European countries and boosted business client revenue
contributions.
"Rob's
extensive experience in scaling sales operations in the fintech sector,
particularly his success at high-growth startups, makes him the ideal leader to
drive our sales efforts forward," Yakov Novikov, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of
Finom, commented.
The
appointment was facilitated through Finom's connection with Northzone, a new
investor in the company's recent
€50 million Series B funding round. The company is focused on building a
comprehensive financial operating system for its target market across Europe.
This recent
investment has increased Finom's total capital to more than €100 million
since its founding in 2019. Despite the difficult economic conditions, the
company managed to secure this funding round effectively. According to Kos
Stiskin, the Co-Founder of Finom, attracting investors “was quite easy” given
the company's robust performance indicators and the potential in the SME
banking market.
Rob Allen, Finom
"Finom
is at the forefront of transforming financial services for SMEs and
entrepreneurs across Europe,” commented Allen. “With its innovative product
suite and rapid expansion across major European markets, the company is poised
for significant growth."
Finance
Magnates reported
last week on the new professional challenges faced by another former Revolut
executive, Hannes Graah. Graah, who served as the VP of Growth at the fintech
company, has now founded his own cryptocurrency startup, Zeal. This venture is
a wallet for decentralized finance (DeFi) and a digital asset debit card,
allowing for the spending of cryptos during everyday purchases in traditional
stores.
European
digital banking solution provider Finom has appointed Rob Allen as its new Head
of Sales, effective July 2024. Finom, which provides financial services for
small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs, aims to serve over
1 million business customers in the coming years.
Finom Taps Ex-Revolut
Executive Rob Allen as New Head of Sales
Allen
brings over a decade of fintech experience to Finom, most recently serving as
VP of Sales at Super Payments. There, he built a 15-member sales team from the
ground up and drove significant increases in payment volume. Prior to that,
Allen held the position of Head of Sales for Europe at Revolut, where he led
sales teams across six European countries and boosted business client revenue
contributions.
"Rob's
extensive experience in scaling sales operations in the fintech sector,
particularly his success at high-growth startups, makes him the ideal leader to
drive our sales efforts forward," Yakov Novikov, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of
Finom, commented.
The
appointment was facilitated through Finom's connection with Northzone, a new
investor in the company's recent
€50 million Series B funding round. The company is focused on building a
comprehensive financial operating system for its target market across Europe.
This recent
investment has increased Finom's total capital to more than €100 million
since its founding in 2019. Despite the difficult economic conditions, the
company managed to secure this funding round effectively. According to Kos
Stiskin, the Co-Founder of Finom, attracting investors “was quite easy” given
the company's robust performance indicators and the potential in the SME
banking market.
Rob Allen, Finom
"Finom
is at the forefront of transforming financial services for SMEs and
entrepreneurs across Europe,” commented Allen. “With its innovative product
suite and rapid expansion across major European markets, the company is poised
for significant growth."
Finance
Magnates reported
last week on the new professional challenges faced by another former Revolut
executive, Hannes Graah. Graah, who served as the VP of Growth at the fintech
company, has now founded his own cryptocurrency startup, Zeal. This venture is
a wallet for decentralized finance (DeFi) and a digital asset debit card,
allowing for the spending of cryptos during everyday purchases in traditional
stores.
Damian Chmiel is a Senior Analyst & Editor at Finance Magnates with more than 15 years of experience in the CFD and online trading industry. Active as both a trader and journalist since 2010, he focuses on broker coverage, fintech innovation, and regulatory developments across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
His work includes interviews with C-level leaders at major brokerages and fintech platforms, as well as co-authoring Finance Magnates’ quarterly industry benchmarking reports. Damian’s reporting is data-driven, market-aware, and grounded in direct industry engagement. His analysis and commentary have also been cited by external media outlets, including Investing.com, Binance, The Asset, Stockhead, and Dispatch.
Education:
MA in Finance and Accounting, Cracow University of Economics
After 20 Years at Saxo Bank, Casper Andreas Solbakken Steps Down Amid Ownership Change
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
https://awards.financemagnates.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=nominations-open
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
https://awards.financemagnates.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=nominations-open
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 | Nominations Now Open 🏆#Fintech #FMAwards #TradingIndustry
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 | Nominations Now Open 🏆#Fintech #FMAwards #TradingIndustry
Lights on. Cameras ready. 🎬
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech
Lights on. Cameras ready. 🎬
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
