In this week's coverage, find out the new changes at IG Group, Broadridge, Grayscale, Rostro Group, and Kraken, among others.
This week, there was a surge in the number of significant executive moves across the fintech, cryptocurrency, forex, and crypto mining sectors. In this coverage we feature the new changes at IG Group, Broadridge, Grayscale, Rostro Group, Kraken, Bitget, Scope Markets, GTN, Bitfarms, Eightcap, Tools for Brokers, Robinhood, and Pepperstone.
IG Group promoted Ricardo Ghiglino to Head of Europe and Emerging Market Tech Delivery; Broadridge named the Former COO of The Bank of London CTO; Grayscale tapped a Former Goldman Sachs Executive to step in as CEO; a former FX expert was selected to lead Rostro's Digital Asset Innovation; and Kraken named Alex Mehrdad General Manager for Canada.
Elsewhere, Bitget tapped Ex-Binance Legal Chief in push for
regulatory compliance; Scope Markets picked Doo Group veteran as Global Head
Business Development; GTN onboarded Saxo Bank veteran to lead Middle East
expansion; Bitfarms revamped executive team, welcomed Liam Wilson as Chief
Operating Officer; Eightcap promoted Rositsa Radovanova to General Manager for
Europe.
Also, Tools for Brokers' Sergei Gruzin left for Finstek as
CCO; Robinhood enlisted ex-Cruise and Lyft Exec Jeff Pinner as Chief Technology
Officer; IG Group elevated William Mead as Operations Lead; and Pepperstone
appointed new Head of Strategic Operations after EMEA & LATAM HR
leadership.
Executive Moves of the Week
IG Group Promotes Ricardo Ghiglino as Head of Europe and Emerging Market Tech Delivery
IG Group appointed Ricardo Ghiglino as the Head of Europe and Emerging Market Tech Delivery. Previously, Ghiglino served as the Head of ETP Delivery for more than a year. He is an experienced technology expert with experience from notable brands. At Wit Engineering and Technology Ltd, he served as the Senior Technical Programme Manager and General Manager.
Ricardo Ghiglino, Source: LinkedIn
Additionally, Ghiglino was a System Analyst at NS Solutions, a Programmer analyst at Deloitte, and a Developer at IT Deusto. Ghiglino’s promotion at IG Group is the latest among recent executive changes at the company. Recently, William Mead was appointed as Head of Operations.
Broadridge Names Former COO of The Bank of London as CTO
Broadridge appointed Simon Robertshaw as the Chief Technology Officer for Trading Solutions. He will be based in London and is tasked with overseeing and advancing the company's front-office trading solutions. This role reportedly encompasses both sell-side and buy-side trading across various asset classes and jurisdictions.
Simon Robertshaw, Source: LinkedIn
Prior to joining Broadridge, Robertshaw was the Chief Operating Officer at The Bank of London, where he led the global banking-as-a-service strategy. Robertshaw's previous experience includes serving as the Global Head of Front Office Technology for Asset Management at UBS.
Grayscale Taps Former Goldman Sachs Executive to Step In as New CEO
Grayscale named Peter Mintzberg as the new Chief Executive Officer of Grayscale Investment. Mintzberg joined Grayscale after a series of senior roles across major financial institutions. Before his move to Grayscale, Mintzberg was the Global Head of Strategy for Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management.
Peter Mintzberg, Source: LinkedIn
Commenting on his appointment, Mintzberg said: “I am incredibly proud and honored to share that I have officially joined Grayscale Investments as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Crypto is among the fastest-growing categories in Asset Management, and I look forward to collaborating with the Grayscale team to build on the company’s success and deliver for our clients.”
Former FX Expert to Lead Rostro's Digital Asset Innovation
Rostro Group, a fintech group of companies including Scope Markets trading brand, named industry veteran Mark Foulger as Managing Director of Digital Asset Innovation. In his new role, Foulger will spearhead strategic planning for digital assets, including developing systematic market-making and automated risk management strategies.
He will also oversee the creation of alpha generation models across multiple asset classes. Foulger brings over two decades of experience in FX sales, market making, hedge funds, broker-dealers, and technology firms to the position. In the past, he was the Director of Sales at Tokkyo FX, and since 2022, he has been running his own brokerage brand, Ellipse Trading.
Kraken Names Alex Mehrdad as General Manager for Canada
Kraken appointed Alex Mehrdad as the new General Manager for Canada. In its statement, the company said that this transition follows a remarkable year of growth under Mark Greenberg’s leadership, who is now set to head Kraken’s newly established Asset Growth and Management division.
Alexandre Mehrdad, Source: LinkedIn
With a background in management consultancy and fintech startups, Mehrdad has reportedly been instrumental in doubling the company’s Canadian monthly transacting users this year. His new mandate will focus on further expanding Kraken’s footprint in Canada and enhancing the crypto experience for local clients.
Bitget Taps Ex-Binance Legal Chief in Push for Regulatory Compliance
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget announced the appointment of Hon Ng as the new Chief Legal Officer (CLO). The move came as the company seeks to strengthen its regulatory compliance and global expansion efforts.
Hon Ng, Source: LinkedIn
Ng, a seasoned legal professional with over two decades of experience, joins Bitget from Binance, where he served as General Counsel and Head of Government Affairs & Policy. During his tenure at Binance, Ng played a crucial role in the company's licensing efforts and compliance enhancements, as well as its interactions with global regulators.
Scope Markets Taps Doo Group Veteran as Global Head Business Development
Scope Markets welcomed Fraser Nelson as the Global Head of Business Development. Nelson brings over ten years of experience in leveraged trading across both front and back-office roles. In his new position, he will oversee the company's growth strategies globally at the retail level.
Before joining Scope Markets, Nelson held multiple roles at Doo Group, where he was Head of Institutional Clients. His responsibilities included building relationships with institutional clients, understanding their needs, and facilitating access to premium.
GTN Taps Saxo Bank Veteran to Lead Middle East Expansion
Global fintech firm GTN appointed Ahmad Abouardini as its new Middle East Relationship Manager. Abouardini brings over eight years of experience from Saxo Bank, where he oversaw strategic relationships and platform sales in the region.
Prior to joining GTN, Abouardini held senior positions at Nykredit and Aiia, a Mastercard company. During his tenure at Saxo Bank, he was responsible for driving growth and expanding the bank's footprint across the Middle East, with a focus on forex and CFDs.
Bitfarms Revamps Executive Team, Welcomes Liam Wilson as Chief Operating Officer
Bitcoin mining company Bitfarms announced significant updates to its Board of Directors and executive leadership. Ben Gagnon, Bitfarms' CEO, was appointed to the company’s Board of Directors. He was formerly the Chief Mining Officer, where he was instrumental in shaping and managing the company.
The Board also sees a change in leadership with Nicolas Bonta, Bitfarms’ Co-Founder and Chairman, stepping down. Bonta, who reportedly played a fundamental role in the company’s growth and international expansion, expressed confidence in Bitfarms' future under the new leadership.
Eightcap Promotes Rositsa Radovanova to General Manager for Europe
Eightcap has promoted its Sales and Client Success Manager for Europe, Rositsa Radovanova, as General Manager for Europe. Radovanova joined the Melbourne-based brokerage firm in 2021 and served as the Sales and Client Success Manager for Europe for more than three years. Prior to that, she was the Sales Manager for Admirals Markets Group.
Rositsa Radovanova, Source: LinkedIn
The University of National and World Economy alumna has also worked for other notable brands in the industry, including BetaTrader, where she was the Sales Manager, and ForexJobs.bg, where she served as the Business Development Manager.
Tools for Brokers' Sergei Gruzin Leaves to Join Finstek as CCO
Sergei Gruzin announced that he has accepted a new role as Chief Commercial Officer at Finstek. Finstek is a technology provider specializing in flexible solutions for the financial sector. Before joining Finstek, Gruzin worked at Tools for Brokers.
Sergei Gruzin, Source: LinkedIn
Prior to this, he was the Senior Sales Manager at Tools for Brokers from January 2018 to June 2022. His earlier roles at the same company included Account Manager from April 2017 to December 2018. He also held the position of Head of Business Development in APAC.
Robinhood Enlists Ex-Cruise and Lyft Exec Jeff Pinner as Chief Technology Officer
Robinhood appointed Jeff Pinner as its Chief Technology Officer. With a career background in Cruise and Lyft, Pinner will spearhead efforts to accelerate Robinhood’s product development, optimize infrastructure, and enhance customer experiences.
Pinner's role at Robinhood will focus on advancing the company’s engineering capabilities. The company expects his appointment to significantly impact Robinhood's ability to deliver financial services.
IG Group Elevates William Mead to Operations Leader
William Mead took on a new role as Head of Operations at IG Group. Previously, Mead worked at IG Group in various positions, including as the Head of Trading Operations. Before that, he served as the Global Head of Credit and Client Money. Both roles were based in London.
Earlier in his career, Mead worked at Thales as a Bid and Project Manager from April 2008 to May 2011.
Pepperstone Appoints New Head of Strategic Operations after EMEA & LATAM HR Leadership
Pepperstone added Simona Wilkinson as the Head of Strategic Operations. In her new role, Wilkinson will handle strategic operations, leveraging her background in people management, process optimization, and organizational strategy. She has expressed a keen interest in this new direction.
Simona Wilkinson, Source: LinkedIn
She expressed her enthusiasm about her new role, Wilkinson said: “A huge thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout my HR journey. Your guidance, mentorship, and encouragement have been invaluable, and I carry those lessons with me as I step into this new role. Here’s to new challenges, new growth, and an exciting future.”
This week, there was a surge in the number of significant executive moves across the fintech, cryptocurrency, forex, and crypto mining sectors. In this coverage we feature the new changes at IG Group, Broadridge, Grayscale, Rostro Group, Kraken, Bitget, Scope Markets, GTN, Bitfarms, Eightcap, Tools for Brokers, Robinhood, and Pepperstone.
IG Group promoted Ricardo Ghiglino to Head of Europe and Emerging Market Tech Delivery; Broadridge named the Former COO of The Bank of London CTO; Grayscale tapped a Former Goldman Sachs Executive to step in as CEO; a former FX expert was selected to lead Rostro's Digital Asset Innovation; and Kraken named Alex Mehrdad General Manager for Canada.
Elsewhere, Bitget tapped Ex-Binance Legal Chief in push for
regulatory compliance; Scope Markets picked Doo Group veteran as Global Head
Business Development; GTN onboarded Saxo Bank veteran to lead Middle East
expansion; Bitfarms revamped executive team, welcomed Liam Wilson as Chief
Operating Officer; Eightcap promoted Rositsa Radovanova to General Manager for
Europe.
Also, Tools for Brokers' Sergei Gruzin left for Finstek as
CCO; Robinhood enlisted ex-Cruise and Lyft Exec Jeff Pinner as Chief Technology
Officer; IG Group elevated William Mead as Operations Lead; and Pepperstone
appointed new Head of Strategic Operations after EMEA & LATAM HR
leadership.
Executive Moves of the Week
IG Group Promotes Ricardo Ghiglino as Head of Europe and Emerging Market Tech Delivery
IG Group appointed Ricardo Ghiglino as the Head of Europe and Emerging Market Tech Delivery. Previously, Ghiglino served as the Head of ETP Delivery for more than a year. He is an experienced technology expert with experience from notable brands. At Wit Engineering and Technology Ltd, he served as the Senior Technical Programme Manager and General Manager.
Ricardo Ghiglino, Source: LinkedIn
Additionally, Ghiglino was a System Analyst at NS Solutions, a Programmer analyst at Deloitte, and a Developer at IT Deusto. Ghiglino’s promotion at IG Group is the latest among recent executive changes at the company. Recently, William Mead was appointed as Head of Operations.
Broadridge Names Former COO of The Bank of London as CTO
Broadridge appointed Simon Robertshaw as the Chief Technology Officer for Trading Solutions. He will be based in London and is tasked with overseeing and advancing the company's front-office trading solutions. This role reportedly encompasses both sell-side and buy-side trading across various asset classes and jurisdictions.
Simon Robertshaw, Source: LinkedIn
Prior to joining Broadridge, Robertshaw was the Chief Operating Officer at The Bank of London, where he led the global banking-as-a-service strategy. Robertshaw's previous experience includes serving as the Global Head of Front Office Technology for Asset Management at UBS.
Grayscale Taps Former Goldman Sachs Executive to Step In as New CEO
Grayscale named Peter Mintzberg as the new Chief Executive Officer of Grayscale Investment. Mintzberg joined Grayscale after a series of senior roles across major financial institutions. Before his move to Grayscale, Mintzberg was the Global Head of Strategy for Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management.
Peter Mintzberg, Source: LinkedIn
Commenting on his appointment, Mintzberg said: “I am incredibly proud and honored to share that I have officially joined Grayscale Investments as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Crypto is among the fastest-growing categories in Asset Management, and I look forward to collaborating with the Grayscale team to build on the company’s success and deliver for our clients.”
Former FX Expert to Lead Rostro's Digital Asset Innovation
Rostro Group, a fintech group of companies including Scope Markets trading brand, named industry veteran Mark Foulger as Managing Director of Digital Asset Innovation. In his new role, Foulger will spearhead strategic planning for digital assets, including developing systematic market-making and automated risk management strategies.
He will also oversee the creation of alpha generation models across multiple asset classes. Foulger brings over two decades of experience in FX sales, market making, hedge funds, broker-dealers, and technology firms to the position. In the past, he was the Director of Sales at Tokkyo FX, and since 2022, he has been running his own brokerage brand, Ellipse Trading.
Kraken Names Alex Mehrdad as General Manager for Canada
Kraken appointed Alex Mehrdad as the new General Manager for Canada. In its statement, the company said that this transition follows a remarkable year of growth under Mark Greenberg’s leadership, who is now set to head Kraken’s newly established Asset Growth and Management division.
Alexandre Mehrdad, Source: LinkedIn
With a background in management consultancy and fintech startups, Mehrdad has reportedly been instrumental in doubling the company’s Canadian monthly transacting users this year. His new mandate will focus on further expanding Kraken’s footprint in Canada and enhancing the crypto experience for local clients.
Bitget Taps Ex-Binance Legal Chief in Push for Regulatory Compliance
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget announced the appointment of Hon Ng as the new Chief Legal Officer (CLO). The move came as the company seeks to strengthen its regulatory compliance and global expansion efforts.
Hon Ng, Source: LinkedIn
Ng, a seasoned legal professional with over two decades of experience, joins Bitget from Binance, where he served as General Counsel and Head of Government Affairs & Policy. During his tenure at Binance, Ng played a crucial role in the company's licensing efforts and compliance enhancements, as well as its interactions with global regulators.
Scope Markets Taps Doo Group Veteran as Global Head Business Development
Scope Markets welcomed Fraser Nelson as the Global Head of Business Development. Nelson brings over ten years of experience in leveraged trading across both front and back-office roles. In his new position, he will oversee the company's growth strategies globally at the retail level.
Before joining Scope Markets, Nelson held multiple roles at Doo Group, where he was Head of Institutional Clients. His responsibilities included building relationships with institutional clients, understanding their needs, and facilitating access to premium.
GTN Taps Saxo Bank Veteran to Lead Middle East Expansion
Global fintech firm GTN appointed Ahmad Abouardini as its new Middle East Relationship Manager. Abouardini brings over eight years of experience from Saxo Bank, where he oversaw strategic relationships and platform sales in the region.
Prior to joining GTN, Abouardini held senior positions at Nykredit and Aiia, a Mastercard company. During his tenure at Saxo Bank, he was responsible for driving growth and expanding the bank's footprint across the Middle East, with a focus on forex and CFDs.
Bitfarms Revamps Executive Team, Welcomes Liam Wilson as Chief Operating Officer
Bitcoin mining company Bitfarms announced significant updates to its Board of Directors and executive leadership. Ben Gagnon, Bitfarms' CEO, was appointed to the company’s Board of Directors. He was formerly the Chief Mining Officer, where he was instrumental in shaping and managing the company.
The Board also sees a change in leadership with Nicolas Bonta, Bitfarms’ Co-Founder and Chairman, stepping down. Bonta, who reportedly played a fundamental role in the company’s growth and international expansion, expressed confidence in Bitfarms' future under the new leadership.
Eightcap Promotes Rositsa Radovanova to General Manager for Europe
Eightcap has promoted its Sales and Client Success Manager for Europe, Rositsa Radovanova, as General Manager for Europe. Radovanova joined the Melbourne-based brokerage firm in 2021 and served as the Sales and Client Success Manager for Europe for more than three years. Prior to that, she was the Sales Manager for Admirals Markets Group.
Rositsa Radovanova, Source: LinkedIn
The University of National and World Economy alumna has also worked for other notable brands in the industry, including BetaTrader, where she was the Sales Manager, and ForexJobs.bg, where she served as the Business Development Manager.
Tools for Brokers' Sergei Gruzin Leaves to Join Finstek as CCO
Sergei Gruzin announced that he has accepted a new role as Chief Commercial Officer at Finstek. Finstek is a technology provider specializing in flexible solutions for the financial sector. Before joining Finstek, Gruzin worked at Tools for Brokers.
Sergei Gruzin, Source: LinkedIn
Prior to this, he was the Senior Sales Manager at Tools for Brokers from January 2018 to June 2022. His earlier roles at the same company included Account Manager from April 2017 to December 2018. He also held the position of Head of Business Development in APAC.
Robinhood Enlists Ex-Cruise and Lyft Exec Jeff Pinner as Chief Technology Officer
Robinhood appointed Jeff Pinner as its Chief Technology Officer. With a career background in Cruise and Lyft, Pinner will spearhead efforts to accelerate Robinhood’s product development, optimize infrastructure, and enhance customer experiences.
Pinner's role at Robinhood will focus on advancing the company’s engineering capabilities. The company expects his appointment to significantly impact Robinhood's ability to deliver financial services.
IG Group Elevates William Mead to Operations Leader
William Mead took on a new role as Head of Operations at IG Group. Previously, Mead worked at IG Group in various positions, including as the Head of Trading Operations. Before that, he served as the Global Head of Credit and Client Money. Both roles were based in London.
Earlier in his career, Mead worked at Thales as a Bid and Project Manager from April 2008 to May 2011.
Pepperstone Appoints New Head of Strategic Operations after EMEA & LATAM HR Leadership
Pepperstone added Simona Wilkinson as the Head of Strategic Operations. In her new role, Wilkinson will handle strategic operations, leveraging her background in people management, process optimization, and organizational strategy. She has expressed a keen interest in this new direction.
Simona Wilkinson, Source: LinkedIn
She expressed her enthusiasm about her new role, Wilkinson said: “A huge thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout my HR journey. Your guidance, mentorship, and encouragement have been invaluable, and I carry those lessons with me as I step into this new role. Here’s to new challenges, new growth, and an exciting future.”
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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