Seth Johnson will step into the role of CEO of EBS BrokerTec after Gil Mandelzis’ recent departure from the company.
Finance Magnates
ICAP plc, a markets operator and provider of post trade risk mitigation and information services, today announced that Seth Johnson, currently Head of Strategy at ICAP’s Global Broking division, has been appointed CEO of EBS BrokerTec.
As Head of Strategy for Global Broking, Johnson was responsible for growing revenues, improving the application of technology to the company’s business model, and expanding customer coverage.
He previously led the expansion of ICAP’s Electronic Markets product portfolio as Chief Executive Officer of BrokerTec and CEO of the ICAP Securities & Derivatives Exchange (ISDX).
Johnson joined ICAP from university as a graduate trainee and has worked in the company for more than 25 years. For ten years, he was the managing director of the interest rates options and inflation Swaps desks where he oversaw the introduction of new and innovative trading solutions, including the volume match system.
Seth Johnson's appointment is a testament to the strength and depth of talent we have within ICAP.
Johnson will continue to sit on the ICAP Global Executive Management Group (GEMG) and will report directly to ICAP CEO Michael Spencer.
Commenting on Johnson’s new role, Michael Spencer said: "I would like to congratulate Seth on his new role. His experience and understanding of our products and our clients, and his determination to develop EBS BrokerTec and maximise its performance for clients and shareholders alike, made him the outstanding candidate for the position. His appointment is a testament to the strength and depth of talent we have within ICAP”.
Johnson’s appointment is a further step in ICAP’s transition to become NEX Group, the leading venue for electronic transactions in OTC products and post trade services.
Johnson said: “I am looking forward to working with the company’s outstanding management team and staff to grow the business and to realise and monetise the investments made to date. The driving force of EBS BrokerTec has always been how to best serve its customers and this will remain our key focus”.
ICAP plc, a markets operator and provider of post trade risk mitigation and information services, today announced that Seth Johnson, currently Head of Strategy at ICAP’s Global Broking division, has been appointed CEO of EBS BrokerTec.
As Head of Strategy for Global Broking, Johnson was responsible for growing revenues, improving the application of technology to the company’s business model, and expanding customer coverage.
He previously led the expansion of ICAP’s Electronic Markets product portfolio as Chief Executive Officer of BrokerTec and CEO of the ICAP Securities & Derivatives Exchange (ISDX).
Johnson joined ICAP from university as a graduate trainee and has worked in the company for more than 25 years. For ten years, he was the managing director of the interest rates options and inflation Swaps desks where he oversaw the introduction of new and innovative trading solutions, including the volume match system.
Seth Johnson's appointment is a testament to the strength and depth of talent we have within ICAP.
Johnson will continue to sit on the ICAP Global Executive Management Group (GEMG) and will report directly to ICAP CEO Michael Spencer.
Commenting on Johnson’s new role, Michael Spencer said: "I would like to congratulate Seth on his new role. His experience and understanding of our products and our clients, and his determination to develop EBS BrokerTec and maximise its performance for clients and shareholders alike, made him the outstanding candidate for the position. His appointment is a testament to the strength and depth of talent we have within ICAP”.
Johnson’s appointment is a further step in ICAP’s transition to become NEX Group, the leading venue for electronic transactions in OTC products and post trade services.
Johnson said: “I am looking forward to working with the company’s outstanding management team and staff to grow the business and to realise and monetise the investments made to date. The driving force of EBS BrokerTec has always been how to best serve its customers and this will remain our key focus”.
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Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
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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
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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
