O'Sullivan has a strong background in the forex industry, having worked at Infinox Global, ATFX UK, and CMC Markets.
Previously, O'Sullivan served as the Head of Technology Strategy at Hantec Markets.
The forex trading platform Hantec Markets has promoted
Michael O'Sullivan, the Head of Technology Strategy, to the role of Chief Technology
Officer. O'Sullivan is an industry expert who has worked for several companies,
including Infinox Global, ATFX UK, and CMC Markets.
O'Sullivan Steps into Key Role
Announcing his new role on LinkedIn, O'Sullivan mentioned: "I’m delighted to share that I’m starting a new position as Chief Technology Officer at Hantec Markets!" At INFINOX, O'Sullivan served as the Chief Technology Officer. He held the roles of Head of Project Management and Head of Partnerships Operations and Delivery at ATFX UK and CMC Markets, respectively.
Source: LinkedIn
Last year, Hantec Markets introduced proprietary trading services to enable traders to engage in live trading without the need
for initial deposits. According to a report by Finance Magnates, this
service allows traders to craft strategies, explore market dynamics, and make a
profit with an initial balance of up to $200,000.
To qualify for a live trading account, traders must
successfully complete either the "Enhanced Challenge" or the
"Express Challenge." Upon completion, traders can access low
commissions and spreads, utilizing MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5
trading platforms. Hantec Trader operates under Hantec Markets, a
brokerage firm regulated by the Financial Services Commission in Mauritius.
Hantec Markets
Hantec Markets experienced
a surge of 7% in revenue in 2022, marking its second consecutive year of
growth. The British arm of Hantec Markets, licensed by the Financial Conduct
Authority, disclosed a rise in revenue to £5.76 million, up from £5.39 million in
the previous year.
Lee Holmes, another seasoned executive from INFINOX, joined Hantec Markets as the Head of Institutional Sales. His appointment signaled the company's intent to strengthen offerings in the institutional markets following the launch of Hantec Prime.
Designed as a specialized trading platform, Hantec Prime serves institutional investors seeking exposure to forex and CFD markets. The platform aligns with a broader trend in the forex brokerage industry, where companies are increasingly diversifying their offerings to cater to institutional clients.
The forex trading platform Hantec Markets has promoted
Michael O'Sullivan, the Head of Technology Strategy, to the role of Chief Technology
Officer. O'Sullivan is an industry expert who has worked for several companies,
including Infinox Global, ATFX UK, and CMC Markets.
O'Sullivan Steps into Key Role
Announcing his new role on LinkedIn, O'Sullivan mentioned: "I’m delighted to share that I’m starting a new position as Chief Technology Officer at Hantec Markets!" At INFINOX, O'Sullivan served as the Chief Technology Officer. He held the roles of Head of Project Management and Head of Partnerships Operations and Delivery at ATFX UK and CMC Markets, respectively.
Source: LinkedIn
Last year, Hantec Markets introduced proprietary trading services to enable traders to engage in live trading without the need
for initial deposits. According to a report by Finance Magnates, this
service allows traders to craft strategies, explore market dynamics, and make a
profit with an initial balance of up to $200,000.
To qualify for a live trading account, traders must
successfully complete either the "Enhanced Challenge" or the
"Express Challenge." Upon completion, traders can access low
commissions and spreads, utilizing MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5
trading platforms. Hantec Trader operates under Hantec Markets, a
brokerage firm regulated by the Financial Services Commission in Mauritius.
Hantec Markets
Hantec Markets experienced
a surge of 7% in revenue in 2022, marking its second consecutive year of
growth. The British arm of Hantec Markets, licensed by the Financial Conduct
Authority, disclosed a rise in revenue to £5.76 million, up from £5.39 million in
the previous year.
Lee Holmes, another seasoned executive from INFINOX, joined Hantec Markets as the Head of Institutional Sales. His appointment signaled the company's intent to strengthen offerings in the institutional markets following the launch of Hantec Prime.
Designed as a specialized trading platform, Hantec Prime serves institutional investors seeking exposure to forex and CFD markets. The platform aligns with a broader trend in the forex brokerage industry, where companies are increasingly diversifying their offerings to cater to institutional clients.
Jared Kirui is an Editor at Finance Magnates with more than five years of experience in financial journalism. He covers online trading, fintech, payments, and crypto industries with a focus on companies, regulation and compliance, executive moves, trading technology, and market analysis.
His work has been featured in other media outlets, including Benzinga, ZyCrypto, The Distributed, and The Daily Hodl.
Education:
Bachelor of Commerce degree (Finance option), University of Nairobi
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
