His move comes after Marex acquired Aarna Capital, a local Abu Dhabi firm specializing in clearing, execution, and risk management.
Gavin Parker joined Marex in 2007 as the Director of Information Systems.
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.
A Long Tenure in Financial Operations
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.
Before his tenure at Sucden, he held roles at several
major financial technology and banking firms, including Trading Technologies,
ION Trading, RTS Realtime Systems, Fortis Bank, and Mizuho. Parker confirmed the information about the new role on LinkedIn, saying: “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Chief Operating Officer at Marex Capital (AD) Limited!”
Marex Doubles Down on MENA Region
Marex has recently intensified its focus on the Middle
East and North Africa. The acquisition of Aarna Capital secures regulatory footing in the UAE and brings local market expertise and client
relationships into Marex’s ecosystem.
Last year, Marex Group announced a deal to buy Aarna Capital Limited in a push to expand operations in the Middle East and enhance its
clearing business. The acquisition, as reported by financemagnates.com, enabled
the company to access nearly 180 local clients, comprising institutional
investors, family offices, and corporate clients.
Ian Lowitt, CEO of Marex, Source: Marex
“This acquisition meets our strict financial criteria and is at an attractive valuation, representing three to four times expected profit after tax,” said Ian Lowitt, CEO of Marex. “We also retain some firepower from the capital raised in our IPO to support further growth investments, as we look to continue to expand and diversify our business.”
Marex Group plc went public last year, listing on the
Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker MRX. The group filed for an IPO in the
United States after the company dropped plans for a listing in the United
Kingdom in 2021.
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.
A Long Tenure in Financial Operations
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.
Before his tenure at Sucden, he held roles at several
major financial technology and banking firms, including Trading Technologies,
ION Trading, RTS Realtime Systems, Fortis Bank, and Mizuho. Parker confirmed the information about the new role on LinkedIn, saying: “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Chief Operating Officer at Marex Capital (AD) Limited!”
Marex Doubles Down on MENA Region
Marex has recently intensified its focus on the Middle
East and North Africa. The acquisition of Aarna Capital secures regulatory footing in the UAE and brings local market expertise and client
relationships into Marex’s ecosystem.
Last year, Marex Group announced a deal to buy Aarna Capital Limited in a push to expand operations in the Middle East and enhance its
clearing business. The acquisition, as reported by financemagnates.com, enabled
the company to access nearly 180 local clients, comprising institutional
investors, family offices, and corporate clients.
Ian Lowitt, CEO of Marex, Source: Marex
“This acquisition meets our strict financial criteria and is at an attractive valuation, representing three to four times expected profit after tax,” said Ian Lowitt, CEO of Marex. “We also retain some firepower from the capital raised in our IPO to support further growth investments, as we look to continue to expand and diversify our business.”
Marex Group plc went public last year, listing on the
Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker MRX. The group filed for an IPO in the
United States after the company dropped plans for a listing in the United
Kingdom in 2021.
“Marketing Teams Want to Get Content Out as Fast as Possible”: Surveill CEO on AI, Brokers, and Compliance
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
