Jameel Ahmad was promoted to Global Head of Currency Strategy & Market Research of FXTM. He was previously the VP Corporate Development/Market Research.
Ahmad has worked at FXTM since May 2014, when he joined as Chief Market Analyst.
24.10
Adam Toms
New York-based OpenFin, a provider of HTML5 runtime technology for the financial industry, announced the appointment of Adam Toms as CEO of its European operations.
Mr. Toms joined OpenFin from Instinet Europe, where he served as its CEO for more than four years. His will oversee all European operations from its offices in the City.
25.10
James Harris
James Harris, a key executive on the FX trading desk of Barclays in London, left the company, sources with knowledge of the matter shared with Finance Magnates. A company spokesperson did not reply to a request for a comment.
Harris held the title Head of FX Spot Trading while working at Barclays. He had been with the London-headquartered bank since October 2013, when he joined from Merrill Lynch, where he was G10 FX Spot Trader.
Graham Law
NZX, the only registered securities Exchange in New Zealand, picked Graham Law to take on the role of Chief Financial Officer.
He has 25 years of experience in strategic leadership, corporate governance, and risk and financial management.
26.10
Cristóbal Conde
Duco brought in industry veteran Cristóbal Conde as advisor to the CEO and board of directors. Conde's career has spanned well over three decades, including twenty-four years as the President and CEO of Sungard.
Christian Nentwich, CEO of Duco, commented on the appointment: “I am very pleased that Cris has chosen to work with us."
Carsten Kengeter
Deutsche Börse CEO Carsten Kengeter is stepping down amid ongoing investigations of possible insider trading.
Carsten Kengeter told the Deutsche Börse supervisory board that he’d be gone by the end of the year in order to allow the company to “focus its energy back onto clients, business and growth and to avoid further burdens caused by the ongoing investigation.”
A successor has not been announced, but Deputy CEO Andreas Preuss and CFO Gregor Pottmeyer are two likely candidates for the interim period.
28.10
John Horkan
Global Clearing House LCH appointed John Horkan as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.
Mr. Horkan will be responsible for achieving new business growth, maintaining customer relationships and driving innovation and efficiency.
22.10
Jameel Ahmad
Jameel Ahmad was promoted to Global Head of Currency Strategy & Market Research of FXTM. He was previously the VP Corporate Development/Market Research.
Ahmad has worked at FXTM since May 2014, when he joined as Chief Market Analyst.
24.10
Adam Toms
New York-based OpenFin, a provider of HTML5 runtime technology for the financial industry, announced the appointment of Adam Toms as CEO of its European operations.
Mr. Toms joined OpenFin from Instinet Europe, where he served as its CEO for more than four years. His will oversee all European operations from its offices in the City.
25.10
James Harris
James Harris, a key executive on the FX trading desk of Barclays in London, left the company, sources with knowledge of the matter shared with Finance Magnates. A company spokesperson did not reply to a request for a comment.
Harris held the title Head of FX Spot Trading while working at Barclays. He had been with the London-headquartered bank since October 2013, when he joined from Merrill Lynch, where he was G10 FX Spot Trader.
Graham Law
NZX, the only registered securities Exchange in New Zealand, picked Graham Law to take on the role of Chief Financial Officer.
He has 25 years of experience in strategic leadership, corporate governance, and risk and financial management.
26.10
Cristóbal Conde
Duco brought in industry veteran Cristóbal Conde as advisor to the CEO and board of directors. Conde's career has spanned well over three decades, including twenty-four years as the President and CEO of Sungard.
Christian Nentwich, CEO of Duco, commented on the appointment: “I am very pleased that Cris has chosen to work with us."
Carsten Kengeter
Deutsche Börse CEO Carsten Kengeter is stepping down amid ongoing investigations of possible insider trading.
Carsten Kengeter told the Deutsche Börse supervisory board that he’d be gone by the end of the year in order to allow the company to “focus its energy back onto clients, business and growth and to avoid further burdens caused by the ongoing investigation.”
A successor has not been announced, but Deputy CEO Andreas Preuss and CFO Gregor Pottmeyer are two likely candidates for the interim period.
28.10
John Horkan
Global Clearing House LCH appointed John Horkan as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.
Mr. Horkan will be responsible for achieving new business growth, maintaining customer relationships and driving innovation and efficiency.
eToro Founder Shareholder Wollenberg Exits The UK Board After 14-Year Tenure
CMC Markets’ Artur Delijergijevs on Metals Demand, Volatility, & Stable Execution
CMC Markets’ Artur Delijergijevs on Metals Demand, Volatility, & Stable Execution
In this exclusive Executive Interview, Finance Magnates speaks with Artur Delijergijevs, Head of Systematic Market Making at CMC Markets, about the current state of metals demand and market volatility.
Delijergijevs offers a desk-level view on:
- Metals Demand: Why metals are seeing the strongest demand from both retail and institutional clients right now.
- The Safe-Haven Debate: Questioning whether gold still fits the classic safe-haven definition given large daily price movements.
- Volatile Market Prep: How a market-making desk prepares its systems and pricing for stressed market conditions and high-impact economic events.
- Hybrid Execution: Why the best execution model combines electronic speed with human relationship support, especially during volatility.
- AI in Workflow: Where CMC Markets is integrating machine learning for risk management and pricing, and the limitations of AI during stressed markets.
- Dubai's Role: The strategic importance of Dubai’s location for covering global trading sessions across Asia, Europe, and the US.
Watch to understand how CMC Markets maintains stable pricing and reliable execution quality in high-volatility environments.
#CMCmarkets #forex #metals #gold #trading #volatility #MarketMaking #iFXDubai #FinanceMagnates #Finance #Fintech #Execution #AlgorithmicTrading #RiskManagement
In this exclusive Executive Interview, Finance Magnates speaks with Artur Delijergijevs, Head of Systematic Market Making at CMC Markets, about the current state of metals demand and market volatility.
Delijergijevs offers a desk-level view on:
- Metals Demand: Why metals are seeing the strongest demand from both retail and institutional clients right now.
- The Safe-Haven Debate: Questioning whether gold still fits the classic safe-haven definition given large daily price movements.
- Volatile Market Prep: How a market-making desk prepares its systems and pricing for stressed market conditions and high-impact economic events.
- Hybrid Execution: Why the best execution model combines electronic speed with human relationship support, especially during volatility.
- AI in Workflow: Where CMC Markets is integrating machine learning for risk management and pricing, and the limitations of AI during stressed markets.
- Dubai's Role: The strategic importance of Dubai’s location for covering global trading sessions across Asia, Europe, and the US.
Watch to understand how CMC Markets maintains stable pricing and reliable execution quality in high-volatility environments.
#CMCmarkets #forex #metals #gold #trading #volatility #MarketMaking #iFXDubai #FinanceMagnates #Finance #Fintech #Execution #AlgorithmicTrading #RiskManagement
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
https://awards.financemagnates.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=nominations-open
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
https://awards.financemagnates.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=nominations-open
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 | Nominations Now Open 🏆#Fintech #FMAwards #TradingIndustry
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 | Nominations Now Open 🏆#Fintech #FMAwards #TradingIndustry
Lights on. Cameras ready. 🎬
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech
Lights on. Cameras ready. 🎬
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
