Itai Damti, Leverate co-founder and CEO of Asia Pacific, has joined Ion Pacific as a special advisor. The investment and merchant banking services firm is registered with the FCA of the United Kingdom and the SFC in Hong Kong.
Tuesday, August 15
Thomas Patrick, Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank has promoted its Global Head of Stock Trading Thomas Patrick to Chief Executive Officer of Americas. Mr. Patrick is to replace Chief of US Business Bill Woodley, who has been with the German central bank since 1998.
Wednesday, August 16
Sanjiv Vohra, Mitsubishi UFG
Sanjiv Vohra has been appointed as Mistubitsubishi Financial Group’s Co-Head of Global Corporate Banking in Asia and Oceania. The major Japanese lender’s strategic move is designed to better serve the company’s Asia-based clients.
Salomon Sredni
Salomon Sredni, Chronwell
Salomon Sredni, one of Chronwell’s co-founders, has stepped into the role of president of the company. Mr. Sredni has more than 25 years of experience in the financial industry, having served in key positions at companies such as Monex Group’s TradeStation Group, where he acted as a senior advisor.
David Flacks, NZX
The only licensed Exchange in New Zealand has hired David Flacks as an independent chair of the Regulatory Governance Committee (RGC). Mr. Flacks will be replacing Derek Johnston and will step into his new role effective September 1, 2017.
Thursday, August 17
Patrick Strobel, Liquidnet
Liquidnet has hired Patrick Strobel as its new Head of Technology for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Mr. Strobel joins the company as a banking and IT veteran with 16 years of experience.
Barry Rodrigues, Barclaycard
Barclays announced that Barry Rodrigues will be joining its child company Barclaycard as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective November 2017. Mr. Rodrigues will also be taking a place on the Barclays International Executive Committee.
Friday, August 18
Mike Cahill, Hotspot
Mike Cahill
Mike Cahill has joined Hotspot, an institutional Forex platform owned and operated by Bats Global Markets. Mr. Cahill will become the director of the forex sales team, based in the United Kingdom. In his most recent role, he was in charge of KCG’s forex market-making business. In his new position, Mr. Cahill will be reporting to Ben Leit, who is Hotspot’s Head of European Forex Sales.
Ng Chee Hung Frederick, KVB Kunlun
Ng Chee Hung Frederick, who had acted as the Compliance Officer and Executive Director at KVB Kunlun Financial Group, has resigned from his role. Mr. Ng Chee Hung has announced his intention to leave the company after 11 years due to future personal engagements which will demand more of his time. His resignation will come into effect on November 17, 2017.
Chris Murray, JP Morgan
Machine learning expert Chris Murray joined JP Morgan in order to advance the bank’s artificial intelligence business. Mr. Murray has previously worked for Goldman Sachs, where he had served as an equity analyst.
Last week was filled to the brim with executive moves in the financial industry, as many key position holders found themselves joining new companies.
Itai Damti, Leverate co-founder and CEO of Asia Pacific, has joined Ion Pacific as a special advisor. The investment and merchant banking services firm is registered with the FCA of the United Kingdom and the SFC in Hong Kong.
Tuesday, August 15
Thomas Patrick, Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank has promoted its Global Head of Stock Trading Thomas Patrick to Chief Executive Officer of Americas. Mr. Patrick is to replace Chief of US Business Bill Woodley, who has been with the German central bank since 1998.
Wednesday, August 16
Sanjiv Vohra, Mitsubishi UFG
Sanjiv Vohra has been appointed as Mistubitsubishi Financial Group’s Co-Head of Global Corporate Banking in Asia and Oceania. The major Japanese lender’s strategic move is designed to better serve the company’s Asia-based clients.
Salomon Sredni
Salomon Sredni, Chronwell
Salomon Sredni, one of Chronwell’s co-founders, has stepped into the role of president of the company. Mr. Sredni has more than 25 years of experience in the financial industry, having served in key positions at companies such as Monex Group’s TradeStation Group, where he acted as a senior advisor.
David Flacks, NZX
The only licensed Exchange in New Zealand has hired David Flacks as an independent chair of the Regulatory Governance Committee (RGC). Mr. Flacks will be replacing Derek Johnston and will step into his new role effective September 1, 2017.
Thursday, August 17
Patrick Strobel, Liquidnet
Liquidnet has hired Patrick Strobel as its new Head of Technology for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Mr. Strobel joins the company as a banking and IT veteran with 16 years of experience.
Barry Rodrigues, Barclaycard
Barclays announced that Barry Rodrigues will be joining its child company Barclaycard as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective November 2017. Mr. Rodrigues will also be taking a place on the Barclays International Executive Committee.
Friday, August 18
Mike Cahill, Hotspot
Mike Cahill
Mike Cahill has joined Hotspot, an institutional Forex platform owned and operated by Bats Global Markets. Mr. Cahill will become the director of the forex sales team, based in the United Kingdom. In his most recent role, he was in charge of KCG’s forex market-making business. In his new position, Mr. Cahill will be reporting to Ben Leit, who is Hotspot’s Head of European Forex Sales.
Ng Chee Hung Frederick, KVB Kunlun
Ng Chee Hung Frederick, who had acted as the Compliance Officer and Executive Director at KVB Kunlun Financial Group, has resigned from his role. Mr. Ng Chee Hung has announced his intention to leave the company after 11 years due to future personal engagements which will demand more of his time. His resignation will come into effect on November 17, 2017.
Chris Murray, JP Morgan
Machine learning expert Chris Murray joined JP Morgan in order to advance the bank’s artificial intelligence business. Mr. Murray has previously worked for Goldman Sachs, where he had served as an equity analyst.
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
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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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