Last week was full of personnel shifts in the finance industry.
18.9
Stacy English
Stacy English, formerly head of the regulatory intelligence team at Thomson Reuters, has been appointed to the UK board of Corlytics. Corlytics offers regulation-based services, which should be much in demand now what with MiFID II approaching.
John Byrne, CEO of Corlytics, said: “Stacey will be a key addition to our board."
19.9
Charlie Steel
Charlie Steel
Charlie Steel, Global Head of Corporate Development at CMC Markets, is leaving the firm after three years. He is moving to Babylon Health to work as its Chief Financial Officer.
The finance veteran will step into his new position sometime this year.
Marco Bagglioli
Marco Baggioli
Despite being promoted to COO only two months ago, Marco Baggioli is reportedly parting ways with ADS Securities. He will be leaving the group in approximately three months to pursue other interests.
In the past, he has worked at BNP Paribas, Monte Titoli, Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank, and JPMorgan.
He will report to Adrian Boehler, global co-head of FXLM and commodity derivatives, in the firm’s London offices.
Bryan Feinberg, Theodosis Mourouzis
Financial Commission provides dispute resolution and certification services to the forex, derivatives, and cryptocurrency markets. It recently expanded to ICOs, and has appointed two individuals to its ICO certification committee..
Bryan Feinberg is the CEO and founder of several established financial companies, and he already serves on the board of the Blockchain Intelligence Group.
Theodosis Mourouzis is an information security, cryptology and data Analytics expert who currently serves as the executive director at the Cyprus International Institute of Management (CIIM).
Her notable accomplishments include, but are not limited to, her involvement in implementing the Securities Reform Act of 1975, the Securities Exchange Act Amendments of 1983, and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010.
"I am privileged to be leading a strong team that is committed to making this happen and am excited to have the opportunity to play an expanded role at Colt,” he said
Managing Director R.G. Manalac said: “I’m thrilled to have Laura leading the unified effort to fuel our rapid growth in the region.”
Tom Cunningham
Tom Cunningham
IHS Markit has appointed Tom Cunningham as COO of its thinkFolio product. He will be tasked with leading thinkFolio’s product management, support and managed services.
In his new role, he will be reporting to Spiros Giannaros, Global Head of thinkFolio and Enterprise Data Management (EDM) at IHS Markit. He will be based in the group's London office and he steps into his new job immediately.
Earlier this year the group brought in Virginie Saade as Director of Government and Regulatory Policy for Europe, and in April it hired Stephen Luparello, a former director of the division of trading and markets at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as its general counsel.
Mr. Rombouts is Goldman’s acting Head of FX sales for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and originally joined Goldman back in 2001. His new role will see him work alongside co-head Alessandro Dusi.
Vitaly Bulychev
The Financial Commission has hired blockchain specialist Vitaly Bulychev to its newly-formed ICO Certification Committee. Vitaly Bulychev has over 5 years of experience as an entrepreneur, investor and researcher in the field of distributed ledger technology.
Chairman Peter Tatarnikov said: “Vitaly Bulychev brings extensive experience to help support our efforts of improving standards and establishing a baseline of best practices that every ICO issuer should demonstrate as part of the ICO Certification process.”
Mark Pottle, a 15-year TT veteran who has worked in senior-level sales management positions for the company in London office, has been appointed Regional Executive Sales Director and will be based in Singapore.
The company also has named Michael Peters to Regional Executive Sales Director at the firm's Australia office.
Bogdan S. Barbu
Bogdan S. Barbu has been appointed the new Head of Sales and Operations at FCA-regulated prime of prime broker Price Markets UK.
Before working for Price Markets, Mr. Barbu was relationship manager for customer service and operations at Squared Financial Services. Prior to this, he held a similar position at City Credit Capital.
Mr. Gillespie has been actively involved in the FX industry for nearly two decades, dating back to 1998. He joins Cobalt from Hotspot, where he worked as Director of FX Sales for over two years. In his new role he will be based in the group’s London office.
Last week was full of personnel shifts in the finance industry.
18.9
Stacy English
Stacy English, formerly head of the regulatory intelligence team at Thomson Reuters, has been appointed to the UK board of Corlytics. Corlytics offers regulation-based services, which should be much in demand now what with MiFID II approaching.
John Byrne, CEO of Corlytics, said: “Stacey will be a key addition to our board."
19.9
Charlie Steel
Charlie Steel
Charlie Steel, Global Head of Corporate Development at CMC Markets, is leaving the firm after three years. He is moving to Babylon Health to work as its Chief Financial Officer.
The finance veteran will step into his new position sometime this year.
Marco Bagglioli
Marco Baggioli
Despite being promoted to COO only two months ago, Marco Baggioli is reportedly parting ways with ADS Securities. He will be leaving the group in approximately three months to pursue other interests.
In the past, he has worked at BNP Paribas, Monte Titoli, Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank, and JPMorgan.
He will report to Adrian Boehler, global co-head of FXLM and commodity derivatives, in the firm’s London offices.
Bryan Feinberg, Theodosis Mourouzis
Financial Commission provides dispute resolution and certification services to the forex, derivatives, and cryptocurrency markets. It recently expanded to ICOs, and has appointed two individuals to its ICO certification committee..
Bryan Feinberg is the CEO and founder of several established financial companies, and he already serves on the board of the Blockchain Intelligence Group.
Theodosis Mourouzis is an information security, cryptology and data Analytics expert who currently serves as the executive director at the Cyprus International Institute of Management (CIIM).
Her notable accomplishments include, but are not limited to, her involvement in implementing the Securities Reform Act of 1975, the Securities Exchange Act Amendments of 1983, and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010.
"I am privileged to be leading a strong team that is committed to making this happen and am excited to have the opportunity to play an expanded role at Colt,” he said
Managing Director R.G. Manalac said: “I’m thrilled to have Laura leading the unified effort to fuel our rapid growth in the region.”
Tom Cunningham
Tom Cunningham
IHS Markit has appointed Tom Cunningham as COO of its thinkFolio product. He will be tasked with leading thinkFolio’s product management, support and managed services.
In his new role, he will be reporting to Spiros Giannaros, Global Head of thinkFolio and Enterprise Data Management (EDM) at IHS Markit. He will be based in the group's London office and he steps into his new job immediately.
Earlier this year the group brought in Virginie Saade as Director of Government and Regulatory Policy for Europe, and in April it hired Stephen Luparello, a former director of the division of trading and markets at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as its general counsel.
Mr. Rombouts is Goldman’s acting Head of FX sales for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and originally joined Goldman back in 2001. His new role will see him work alongside co-head Alessandro Dusi.
Vitaly Bulychev
The Financial Commission has hired blockchain specialist Vitaly Bulychev to its newly-formed ICO Certification Committee. Vitaly Bulychev has over 5 years of experience as an entrepreneur, investor and researcher in the field of distributed ledger technology.
Chairman Peter Tatarnikov said: “Vitaly Bulychev brings extensive experience to help support our efforts of improving standards and establishing a baseline of best practices that every ICO issuer should demonstrate as part of the ICO Certification process.”
Mark Pottle, a 15-year TT veteran who has worked in senior-level sales management positions for the company in London office, has been appointed Regional Executive Sales Director and will be based in Singapore.
The company also has named Michael Peters to Regional Executive Sales Director at the firm's Australia office.
Bogdan S. Barbu
Bogdan S. Barbu has been appointed the new Head of Sales and Operations at FCA-regulated prime of prime broker Price Markets UK.
Before working for Price Markets, Mr. Barbu was relationship manager for customer service and operations at Squared Financial Services. Prior to this, he held a similar position at City Credit Capital.
Mr. Gillespie has been actively involved in the FX industry for nearly two decades, dating back to 1998. He joins Cobalt from Hotspot, where he worked as Director of FX Sales for over two years. In his new role he will be based in the group’s London office.
“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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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:
🔗 LinkedIn: /financemagnates
👍 Facebook: /financemagnates
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financemagnates
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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
