Kalaitzis brings around 11 years of experience from the financial industry to the role.
His skills include market analysis, client relations, client experience.
TheTradingPit announced that it has selected Petros
Kalaitzis as its new Global COO, effective from January 2022.
Finance Magnates recently learned that Petros Kalaitzis, a financial executive whose career in the Financial industry spans more than eleven years has been appointed by TheTradingPit, a German-based Fintech company
with operations in Cyprus, as its new Global COO and Director of the CY entity.
Kalaitzis brings around eleven years of experience from the financial industry. In particular, he brings a set of skills, including market analysis, client relations, client experience. According to his LinkedIn profile, his sales and negotiation abilities have directly led to increased revenue and business development opportunities.
A Look Back at Kalaitzis Career
Before TheTradingPit hired Kalaitzis, NAGA benefitted from
his experience as a Head of Customer Experience(CX). Over nine months, he
accomplished the requirements for the role.
Petros Kalaitzis
Earlier at Tickmill in June 2018, he joined as Team Leader
Sales & Customer Support. After eighteen months, he was awarded a promotion
to Head of Client Services -Listed Derivatives (UK & EU). In his last role
at Tickmill, he spent his time building client-facing departments from scratch,
coordinating marketing, sales and clients services and much more.
Prior to Tickmill, Kalaitzis served FocusVision as the Business
Development Director. For just over a year, as part of his role, he built customer-specific
acquisition strategies that included opportunity sizing, penetration strategy,
customer wiring plans, customized product offering, pricing and deal terms.
In August 2014, Saxo Bank recruited him as an Account
Services Representative. After ten months, he was elevated to Account Services
Team Leader of Central and Eastern Europe. For a little over a year, he achieved
average monthly growth of trading volumes in FX, options, equities, and futures
of 8% among other duties. Then, the Bank promoted him to Manager of Retail and
Corporate Sales. In this role, he was responsible for the business development
in Greece and Cyprus selling FX, CFDs, Equities, Options, Futures, and Bonds.
At CIF, he fulfilled the position of Dealer in Reception
& Transmission of orders between June 2013 and July 2014.
In March 2013, IronFX hired Kalaitzis in a Client Relations
and Customer Support role for a very short stint.
Additionally, eToro utilised him as a Dealer from the summer
of 2012 until early 2013.
His earliest known post was at Sunera- North Photovoltaic
Home Systems SA as an Account Manager from September 2010.
A Demo Trading Challenge
Commenting on his role, Kalaitzis stated: “I believe we are
building something that will shape the trading world, and I am confident that
our focus on extremely good customer experience will allow our clients to
feel more like partners.”
Kalaitzis also mentioned that the German fintech is planning
to provide a funded account to its clients where they can trade and split
profits. He added that the company expects to be fully operational and accept
its first clients by the end of March.
TheTradingPit is seeking out skilled traders in multi-asset offerings of FX&CFDs, Cash Equities, Futures and Crypto CFDs. Thus, TheTradingPit’s
clients will be able to pay a one-time fee in order to participate in a demo
trading challenge and qualify for the funded accounts.
TheTradingPit announced that it has selected Petros
Kalaitzis as its new Global COO, effective from January 2022.
Finance Magnates recently learned that Petros Kalaitzis, a financial executive whose career in the Financial industry spans more than eleven years has been appointed by TheTradingPit, a German-based Fintech company
with operations in Cyprus, as its new Global COO and Director of the CY entity.
Kalaitzis brings around eleven years of experience from the financial industry. In particular, he brings a set of skills, including market analysis, client relations, client experience. According to his LinkedIn profile, his sales and negotiation abilities have directly led to increased revenue and business development opportunities.
A Look Back at Kalaitzis Career
Before TheTradingPit hired Kalaitzis, NAGA benefitted from
his experience as a Head of Customer Experience(CX). Over nine months, he
accomplished the requirements for the role.
Petros Kalaitzis
Earlier at Tickmill in June 2018, he joined as Team Leader
Sales & Customer Support. After eighteen months, he was awarded a promotion
to Head of Client Services -Listed Derivatives (UK & EU). In his last role
at Tickmill, he spent his time building client-facing departments from scratch,
coordinating marketing, sales and clients services and much more.
Prior to Tickmill, Kalaitzis served FocusVision as the Business
Development Director. For just over a year, as part of his role, he built customer-specific
acquisition strategies that included opportunity sizing, penetration strategy,
customer wiring plans, customized product offering, pricing and deal terms.
In August 2014, Saxo Bank recruited him as an Account
Services Representative. After ten months, he was elevated to Account Services
Team Leader of Central and Eastern Europe. For a little over a year, he achieved
average monthly growth of trading volumes in FX, options, equities, and futures
of 8% among other duties. Then, the Bank promoted him to Manager of Retail and
Corporate Sales. In this role, he was responsible for the business development
in Greece and Cyprus selling FX, CFDs, Equities, Options, Futures, and Bonds.
At CIF, he fulfilled the position of Dealer in Reception
& Transmission of orders between June 2013 and July 2014.
In March 2013, IronFX hired Kalaitzis in a Client Relations
and Customer Support role for a very short stint.
Additionally, eToro utilised him as a Dealer from the summer
of 2012 until early 2013.
His earliest known post was at Sunera- North Photovoltaic
Home Systems SA as an Account Manager from September 2010.
A Demo Trading Challenge
Commenting on his role, Kalaitzis stated: “I believe we are
building something that will shape the trading world, and I am confident that
our focus on extremely good customer experience will allow our clients to
feel more like partners.”
Kalaitzis also mentioned that the German fintech is planning
to provide a funded account to its clients where they can trade and split
profits. He added that the company expects to be fully operational and accept
its first clients by the end of March.
TheTradingPit is seeking out skilled traders in multi-asset offerings of FX&CFDs, Cash Equities, Futures and Crypto CFDs. Thus, TheTradingPit’s
clients will be able to pay a one-time fee in order to participate in a demo
trading challenge and qualify for the funded accounts.
Coming from a background in English Education, Tom joined Finance Magnates in Autumn 2020, originally as a Content Specialist and Proofreader in his first year. Having completed three successful years with the FM News desk, he has since worked with the team as both an editor and a proofreader.
Previously, he spent almost two decades in the field of education, working around the globe at different institutions and companies, which has influenced him considerably after being immersed in various cultures and business environments.
Now fully developed in this field, he is relishing the challenge of constantly adapting to the ever-changing fintech industry and all the developments that arise.
He holds a bachelor's degree in Marketing and a higher diploma in English Teaching from Cambridge University.
“The Worst Decision Is Not Having a Decision”: CBO of Bridgewise on AI Adoption, Broker Growth, and Vertical Models
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
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#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
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.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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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.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.
Connect with us:
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Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
#Exness #Forex #Trading #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Finance #FinanceMagnates
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
#Exness #Forex #Trading #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Finance #FinanceMagnates