Peter Leonidou joins Saxo Bank’s Cyprus office as Senior Manager, Head of Corporate and Retail Sales. Saxo Bank established its Cyprus office in 2012 and has around 40 staff members working from the Limassol office.
Saxo Bank Cyprus has made a senior appointment according to data on Linkedin. The Denmark headquartered firm has selected Peter Leonidou as Senior Manager, Head of Corporate and Retail Sales.
Saxo Bank’s Cyprus office, which is based in the financial capital Limassol, has been operational since 2012. Saxo Bank was the first western European CFD broker to establish a Cyprus office. The Cyprus office is headed by Vitali Boutbaev whose position is Senior Vice President, Head of CEE region at Saxo Bank A/S (according to Linkedin).
Peter Leonidou joins the Saxo Bank Cyprus office with substantial experience in the FX and CFD markets. Details extracted from his Linkedin profile state that: “Peter Leonidou holds a BA in Marketing. He has over 13 years experience within the investment sector. He has spent almost the equal number of years within the US and within Europe, working for companies such as Trade Station Securities, Easy Forex, Head of Sales at Alpari Financial Services (CY) and Chief Sales Officer (CSO) at ForexTime (FXTM).”
The Cyprus office serves clients from Central Eastern Europe, various Balkan countries and Cyprus. There are approximately 40 people working in the office.
Mr Boutbaev commented about the opening of the banks office in a statement to the press: “Cyprus is an established and expanding place for financial services. Saxo Bank already has a significant number of institutional clients, white label clients and high-net worth individuals in the country, and by opening an office local to them, we are able to enhance the quality of the service on offer to meet their growing demands. We are keen to explore potential market growth in Cyprus and in Central and Eastern Europe which is emerging rapidly, and the new office will strengthen Saxo Bank’s overall position as a major player in online brokerage, both in Europe and internationally.”
Saxo Bank Cyprus has made a senior appointment according to data on Linkedin. The Denmark headquartered firm has selected Peter Leonidou as Senior Manager, Head of Corporate and Retail Sales.
Saxo Bank’s Cyprus office, which is based in the financial capital Limassol, has been operational since 2012. Saxo Bank was the first western European CFD broker to establish a Cyprus office. The Cyprus office is headed by Vitali Boutbaev whose position is Senior Vice President, Head of CEE region at Saxo Bank A/S (according to Linkedin).
Peter Leonidou joins the Saxo Bank Cyprus office with substantial experience in the FX and CFD markets. Details extracted from his Linkedin profile state that: “Peter Leonidou holds a BA in Marketing. He has over 13 years experience within the investment sector. He has spent almost the equal number of years within the US and within Europe, working for companies such as Trade Station Securities, Easy Forex, Head of Sales at Alpari Financial Services (CY) and Chief Sales Officer (CSO) at ForexTime (FXTM).”
The Cyprus office serves clients from Central Eastern Europe, various Balkan countries and Cyprus. There are approximately 40 people working in the office.
Mr Boutbaev commented about the opening of the banks office in a statement to the press: “Cyprus is an established and expanding place for financial services. Saxo Bank already has a significant number of institutional clients, white label clients and high-net worth individuals in the country, and by opening an office local to them, we are able to enhance the quality of the service on offer to meet their growing demands. We are keen to explore potential market growth in Cyprus and in Central and Eastern Europe which is emerging rapidly, and the new office will strengthen Saxo Bank’s overall position as a major player in online brokerage, both in Europe and internationally.”
Bank of London Product Head: “Clients Don’t Want to Wait for Cutoff Times” On-Chain
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
