FX and CFD broker, Colmex Pro, prop firm FundYourFX, and StoneX each welcomed new CEO. IC Markets also announced a significant executive move this week.
Although the number of executive moves was not much this week, three companies each welcomed a new CEO. The5ers Co-Founder became the CEO of FundYourFX; Nicos Vassiliou was named the CEO of Colmex Pro; Philip Smith is now the Group Chief Executive Officer of StoneX, while IC Markets onboarded the new Global Head of Risk.
The5ers Co-Founder Becomes CEO of FundYourFX
Proprietary trading firm FundYourFX appointed Snir Ahiel, an experienced prop trading executive, as its new CEO. The firm is simultaneously expanding beyond its instant funding model to offer clients trading challenges. This appointment followed another recent C-level move in the industry, with TradersYard announcing Manuel Sonnleithner, former COO of AgenaTrader for more than five years, as its new president.
Snir Ahiel
Snir AhielBefore joining FundYourFX, he spent over six years with The5ers, one of the older and more popular prop trading firms, where he served as a Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO). He “directed operations, strategy, and community development over six years, contributing to the firm's strong reputation and success.”
CySEC-licensed broker Colmex Pro also welcomed a new CEO. The company appointed Nicos Vassiliou for the new role. He is expected to leverage experience gained from “both sides of the fence,” having worked for the Cypriot market watchdog and several locally regulated FX/CFD brokers.
Nicos Vassiliou, Source: LinkedIn
Prior to moving to Colmex, he served as Head of Compliance at Finvasia Wealth for nearly a year. His previous roles also include a similar position at StockTech and AML Director at FXVC Online Trading. His expertise in compliance and regulations stems from his tenure as CySEC Officer in the Market Surveillance and Investigation department from 2016 to 2020.
Vasilis Sotiriou started a new role as Global Head of Risk at IC Markets. Before the new role, he worked at 26 Degrees in Cyprus, where his most recent position was Chief Risk Officer for the EMEA region. Prior to that, he served as Head of Risk Management at 26 Degrees for three years.
Vasilis Sotiriou , Source: LinkedIn
Previously, Sotiriou worked at IC Markets, where he held roles including Group Risk Manager for about one year and Senior Dealer for about two years. Earlier in his career, he was Chief Risk Officer at a Cyprus investment firm for less than a year.
StoneX Group also announced significant leadership changes. Philip Smith is now the Group Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sean O'Connor, who will transition to Executive Vice-Chairman after serving as CEO for 22 years.
Philip Smith, Source: LinkedIn
Smith, who previously led the Commercial and Payments segments, will now oversee the entire company. Charles Lyon, former head of the Institutional business segment, has been named Group President. Both Smith and Lyon will report to O'Connor, who will focus on long-term strategy, capital allocation, and M&A activity.
Although the number of executive moves was not much this week, three companies each welcomed a new CEO. The5ers Co-Founder became the CEO of FundYourFX; Nicos Vassiliou was named the CEO of Colmex Pro; Philip Smith is now the Group Chief Executive Officer of StoneX, while IC Markets onboarded the new Global Head of Risk.
The5ers Co-Founder Becomes CEO of FundYourFX
Proprietary trading firm FundYourFX appointed Snir Ahiel, an experienced prop trading executive, as its new CEO. The firm is simultaneously expanding beyond its instant funding model to offer clients trading challenges. This appointment followed another recent C-level move in the industry, with TradersYard announcing Manuel Sonnleithner, former COO of AgenaTrader for more than five years, as its new president.
Snir Ahiel
Snir AhielBefore joining FundYourFX, he spent over six years with The5ers, one of the older and more popular prop trading firms, where he served as a Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO). He “directed operations, strategy, and community development over six years, contributing to the firm's strong reputation and success.”
CySEC-licensed broker Colmex Pro also welcomed a new CEO. The company appointed Nicos Vassiliou for the new role. He is expected to leverage experience gained from “both sides of the fence,” having worked for the Cypriot market watchdog and several locally regulated FX/CFD brokers.
Nicos Vassiliou, Source: LinkedIn
Prior to moving to Colmex, he served as Head of Compliance at Finvasia Wealth for nearly a year. His previous roles also include a similar position at StockTech and AML Director at FXVC Online Trading. His expertise in compliance and regulations stems from his tenure as CySEC Officer in the Market Surveillance and Investigation department from 2016 to 2020.
Vasilis Sotiriou started a new role as Global Head of Risk at IC Markets. Before the new role, he worked at 26 Degrees in Cyprus, where his most recent position was Chief Risk Officer for the EMEA region. Prior to that, he served as Head of Risk Management at 26 Degrees for three years.
Vasilis Sotiriou , Source: LinkedIn
Previously, Sotiriou worked at IC Markets, where he held roles including Group Risk Manager for about one year and Senior Dealer for about two years. Earlier in his career, he was Chief Risk Officer at a Cyprus investment firm for less than a year.
StoneX Group also announced significant leadership changes. Philip Smith is now the Group Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sean O'Connor, who will transition to Executive Vice-Chairman after serving as CEO for 22 years.
Philip Smith, Source: LinkedIn
Smith, who previously led the Commercial and Payments segments, will now oversee the entire company. Charles Lyon, former head of the Institutional business segment, has been named Group President. Both Smith and Lyon will report to O'Connor, who will focus on long-term strategy, capital allocation, and M&A activity.
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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.
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Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
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Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
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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.
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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.
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Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
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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.
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