Financial technology veteran Ann Neidenbach joins oneZero's Board of Directors, bringing over three decades of experience.
Her appointment strengthens oneZero's strategy as the company continues developing multi-asset trading technology solutions.
Ann Neidenbach during the Exctent Conference in 2019
oneZero
Financial Systems, a provider of multi-asset enterprise technology solutions,
has appointed financial markets technology veteran Ann Neidenbach to its Board
of Directors, effective immediately.
Former LSEG and Nasdaq
Tech Executive Ann Neidenbach Joins oneZero Board
Neidenbach
brings over 30 years of experience from leading financial institutions, most
recently serving as CIO Shared Services and Head of LSEG Technology at the
London Stock Exchange Group.
At LSEG,
she led the company's migration to cloud infrastructure, developing automated
pipeline solutions utilized by LSE and LCH entities as well as global
exchanges. Her responsibilities included overseeing hosting and connectivity
services providing co-location, network and wireless capabilities to financial
services clients.
In 2015, she was appointed the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Convergex, a global brokerage and trading related services provider, where she spent more than two years.
"It's
refreshing to work with a company that is dedicated to developing products
tailored to customer needs while driving business growth and expanding market
share," Neidenbach said in a statement.
Previously,
as SVP of Global Technology Services at Nasdaq, Neidenbach directed the
strategic planning and development of global market technology products that
facilitated Nasdaq's transition to cloud computing. Her career also includes a
stint as Managing Director of Electronic Trading Technology at Citi.
"Valubale Experience"
Andrew Ralich, CEO and Co-Founder of oneZero
"Ann
brings valuable experience from numerous leading institutional firms that will
enhance our domain knowledge and relationships,” Andrew Ralich, CEO and
Co-Founder of oneZero, added. “Her
appointment is critical as we continue to drive innovation in financial markets
in the institutional space through our technology-first approach."
Founded in
2009, oneZero provides software solutions for trade execution, pricing,
connectivity and risk management for banks, brokers and buy-side market
participants. The company's technology suite includes the Hub, EcoSystem and
Data Source components.
Neidenbach,
who was named Waters Technology Woman of the Year in 2020, holds a BS in
Information Systems from the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse
University and has served on several boards throughout her career.
Neidenbach Comes, Weisberg Leaves
The appointment comes three months after FXAll founder Phil Weisberg departed oneZero after a five-year tenure. Weisberg, who initially invested in oneZero in 2019 before joining the executive team, has left to focus on expanding his investment portfolio in financial services.
oneZero
Financial Systems, a provider of multi-asset enterprise technology solutions,
has appointed financial markets technology veteran Ann Neidenbach to its Board
of Directors, effective immediately.
Former LSEG and Nasdaq
Tech Executive Ann Neidenbach Joins oneZero Board
Neidenbach
brings over 30 years of experience from leading financial institutions, most
recently serving as CIO Shared Services and Head of LSEG Technology at the
London Stock Exchange Group.
At LSEG,
she led the company's migration to cloud infrastructure, developing automated
pipeline solutions utilized by LSE and LCH entities as well as global
exchanges. Her responsibilities included overseeing hosting and connectivity
services providing co-location, network and wireless capabilities to financial
services clients.
In 2015, she was appointed the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Convergex, a global brokerage and trading related services provider, where she spent more than two years.
"It's
refreshing to work with a company that is dedicated to developing products
tailored to customer needs while driving business growth and expanding market
share," Neidenbach said in a statement.
Previously,
as SVP of Global Technology Services at Nasdaq, Neidenbach directed the
strategic planning and development of global market technology products that
facilitated Nasdaq's transition to cloud computing. Her career also includes a
stint as Managing Director of Electronic Trading Technology at Citi.
"Valubale Experience"
Andrew Ralich, CEO and Co-Founder of oneZero
"Ann
brings valuable experience from numerous leading institutional firms that will
enhance our domain knowledge and relationships,” Andrew Ralich, CEO and
Co-Founder of oneZero, added. “Her
appointment is critical as we continue to drive innovation in financial markets
in the institutional space through our technology-first approach."
Founded in
2009, oneZero provides software solutions for trade execution, pricing,
connectivity and risk management for banks, brokers and buy-side market
participants. The company's technology suite includes the Hub, EcoSystem and
Data Source components.
Neidenbach,
who was named Waters Technology Woman of the Year in 2020, holds a BS in
Information Systems from the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse
University and has served on several boards throughout her career.
Neidenbach Comes, Weisberg Leaves
The appointment comes three months after FXAll founder Phil Weisberg departed oneZero after a five-year tenure. Weisberg, who initially invested in oneZero in 2019 before joining the executive team, has left to focus on expanding his investment portfolio in financial services.
Damian's adventure with financial markets began at the Cracow University of Economics, where he obtained his MA in finance and accounting. Starting from the retail trader perspective, he collaborated with brokerage houses and financial portals in Poland as an independent editor and content manager. His adventure with Finance Magnates began in 2016, where he is working as a business intelligence analyst.
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Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
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We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
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In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
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#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
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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.
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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
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-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
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-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
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Attendees will hear:
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Speakers:
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#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?
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Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
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