Meidad Sharon parted ways with SafeCharge (LON:SCH) last week to open his own fintech venture, ending six years of senior management positions with the Payments services and technology provider. In his last role, Meidad was the company’s VP Sales, a role he took on in 2011. Mr. Sharon first landed at SafeCharge back in 2010. During 2011-2012 he also worked at Market.com, in parallel with his role in SafeCharge, as the companies were part of the same group.
360T made a new senior appointment Wednesday, adding Minna Lehto Sousa as its newest Head of Sales Nordic with immediate effect. In her new role Ms. Sousa will be based out of 360T’s Stockholm branch where she will report to Alfred Schorno, Global Head of Sales at 360T Group. In this capacity she will focus on client acquisition across the Northern Europe space, dealing with such channels as corporates, asset managers, and bank-to-bank business, among others.
Javier Martell, OANDA
OANDA on-boarded a new legal council, hiring Javier Martell from mobile payments company Boku. He is joining the brokerage as an experienced legal executive with substantial experience working as a legal officer with online technology companies. Javier Martell will be overseeing global legal functions and serve as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
Queenie Qilin Wang
Queenie Qilin Wang, LMAX
LMAX Exchange (LMAX) promoted its longtime veteran Queenie Qilin Wang to the role of Head of Asia Pacific. Most recently, she served as the Head of Asia Sales at LMAX Hong Kong Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of LMAX Limited. Mrs. Wang has been a mainstay at LMAX since 2011 and her promotion comes after a lengthy stint at the major venue. She was originally appointed as International Development Executive, dating back to October 2011.
Thursday, September 1
Vikram Khanna, ICBC Standard Bank
ICBC Standard Bank secured former Credit Suisse banker Vikram Khanna to serve as its Head of Advisory, eyeing an expansion into the Chinese corporate space. Mr. Khanna joins ICBC Standard Bank in a new senior role to help focus on the group’s plans to widen the scope of its global advisory services – this will include a broader latitude across its Chinese corporate focus.
Paul Skelton, Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered brought in veteran banker Paul Skelton in its latest hire, installing him as its newest Global Head of Banking. Mr. Skelton will be joining Standard Chartered in December to man its Singapore operations – in this capacity he will be reporting to Simon Cooper, Standard Chartered’s CEO for Corporate and Institutional Banking and former HSBC departure. The move helps shore up the group’s Singapore unit at a time when many other banks are opting to move top-tier talent to the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
Igor Dombrovan, Saxo Bank
Igor Dombrovan,
The Head of the Russian office of Saxo Bank, Igor Dombrovan, has been appointed in London as Institutional Sales Director at Saxo Markets. The strategic decision of Saxo Bank to look for more partnerships in certain regions has mandated the company to optimize some of its operations. As a result the Danish brokerage closed its premises in Russia, Poland and Greece. Mr Dombrovan has been heading the Russian office of Saxo Bank for over 5 years, starting from September 2011.
Meidad Sharon parted ways with SafeCharge (LON:SCH) last week to open his own fintech venture, ending six years of senior management positions with the Payments services and technology provider. In his last role, Meidad was the company’s VP Sales, a role he took on in 2011. Mr. Sharon first landed at SafeCharge back in 2010. During 2011-2012 he also worked at Market.com, in parallel with his role in SafeCharge, as the companies were part of the same group.
360T made a new senior appointment Wednesday, adding Minna Lehto Sousa as its newest Head of Sales Nordic with immediate effect. In her new role Ms. Sousa will be based out of 360T’s Stockholm branch where she will report to Alfred Schorno, Global Head of Sales at 360T Group. In this capacity she will focus on client acquisition across the Northern Europe space, dealing with such channels as corporates, asset managers, and bank-to-bank business, among others.
Javier Martell, OANDA
OANDA on-boarded a new legal council, hiring Javier Martell from mobile payments company Boku. He is joining the brokerage as an experienced legal executive with substantial experience working as a legal officer with online technology companies. Javier Martell will be overseeing global legal functions and serve as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
Queenie Qilin Wang
Queenie Qilin Wang, LMAX
LMAX Exchange (LMAX) promoted its longtime veteran Queenie Qilin Wang to the role of Head of Asia Pacific. Most recently, she served as the Head of Asia Sales at LMAX Hong Kong Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of LMAX Limited. Mrs. Wang has been a mainstay at LMAX since 2011 and her promotion comes after a lengthy stint at the major venue. She was originally appointed as International Development Executive, dating back to October 2011.
Thursday, September 1
Vikram Khanna, ICBC Standard Bank
ICBC Standard Bank secured former Credit Suisse banker Vikram Khanna to serve as its Head of Advisory, eyeing an expansion into the Chinese corporate space. Mr. Khanna joins ICBC Standard Bank in a new senior role to help focus on the group’s plans to widen the scope of its global advisory services – this will include a broader latitude across its Chinese corporate focus.
Paul Skelton, Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered brought in veteran banker Paul Skelton in its latest hire, installing him as its newest Global Head of Banking. Mr. Skelton will be joining Standard Chartered in December to man its Singapore operations – in this capacity he will be reporting to Simon Cooper, Standard Chartered’s CEO for Corporate and Institutional Banking and former HSBC departure. The move helps shore up the group’s Singapore unit at a time when many other banks are opting to move top-tier talent to the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
Igor Dombrovan, Saxo Bank
Igor Dombrovan,
The Head of the Russian office of Saxo Bank, Igor Dombrovan, has been appointed in London as Institutional Sales Director at Saxo Markets. The strategic decision of Saxo Bank to look for more partnerships in certain regions has mandated the company to optimize some of its operations. As a result the Danish brokerage closed its premises in Russia, Poland and Greece. Mr Dombrovan has been heading the Russian office of Saxo Bank for over 5 years, starting from September 2011.
Thomas Kareklas Joins BridgeWise to Lead Expansion Into CFD Broker Segment
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
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Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #AXI
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
👉 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
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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