Finance veteran James Watson has taken on a new role - he is now the Global Head of Sales at Tradition. He was previously European Managing Director at ADS Securities in London dating back to 2014. He will continue to serve as a non-executive director at ADS Securities in addition to his new role.
Mr. Watras has worked in the financial services industry for over a decade, working in a variety of FX roles including prime brokerage, sales, and systems. Before joining CBOE, previously Bats, Mr. Watras worked at Currenex for nearly three years as Vice President of FX Sales.
His first role was at HSBC as an FX corporate analyst, extending back to 2005.
Mayra Pinzón
Mayra Pinzón and Marco F. Da Costa
Online foreign exchange and contracts for difference (CFDs) provider AvaTrade has appointed two experienced individuals to senior positions in Spain and Portugal.
Mayra Pinzón has been appointed Head of Business Development for the company’s
Marco F. Da Costa
Spanish unit. She will be based in Barcelona. According to her Linkedin profile, she previously worked as a partner of AvaTrade, introducing new clients to the company from the region. Prior to joining AvaTrade, Ms. Pinzón was an account manager at LVM Holdings.
Marco F. Da Costa has been appointed Senior Global Account Manager. He will be based in Lisbon. He comes to the firm with over 10 years of experience in the FX industry. His last role was as Head of Forex Sales (Portuguese and Spanish Markets) for MultiBank Exchange Group.
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Steven Slovak and William Barry
Los Angeles-based Wedbush Securities, a provider of private and institutional brokerage services in the US, has secured the services of William Barry and Steven Slovak as managing directors at its Fixed Income Financing, Futures and Rates division.
Mr. Barry joins Wedbush Securities from Sage Trader where he served as Head of Global Business Development. Steve Slovak most recently served as Global Futures Business Development Manager at Sage Trader.
Managing Director Scott Skyrim said: “Having Bill and Steve onboard, positions Wedbush toward the future. Their extensive combined experience, in both buy and sell side, is the perfect formula to accelerate our growth with institutional clients.”
Stuart Williams and Timothy J. Bowler
Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE), a global network of exchanges and clearing houses, has announced the appointment of Stuart Williams as President of ICE Futures Europe and Timothy J. Bowler as President of ICE Benchmark Administration (IBA).
Williams will be replacing David Peniket, who has retired, and Bowler succeeds Finbarr Hutcheson.
Bowler was previously Managing Director of of the Financial Institutions Group at Goldman Sachs. Williams has been the Chief Operating Officer of ICE Futures Europe since the middle of 2016. Before that, he was the Director of Corporate Development.
Jeffrey C. Sprecher, Chairman and CEO, commented on the appointments: “We are pleased to announce these appointments, which will enable us to continue to build on our ability to grow and serve our customers."
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Joanna Lawn
Joanna Lawn
NZX Ltd., the only registered securities exchange in New Zealand, has announced the appointment of Joanna Lawn as new Head of Listing. She will be based in NZX’s Auckland office.
Joanna Lawn will join NZX from ANZ, where she is currently in the position of Head of Business Management. She has over 20 years of experience in the financial market working in New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom in various senior management positions.
James Taylor
FX industry veteran James Taylor has taken on the role of Head of FX Electronic Markets Sales at BNY Mellon. He joins BNY Mellon Markets after eight years at JP Morgan, where he held a variety of interest rate and FX roles at the Wall Street bank.
BNY Mellon said in a statement: “The appointment of James Taylor as Head of FX Electronic Markets Sales is an important hire as BNY Mellon’s Markets business builds out its FX platform to better meet the ongoing needs of its global clients."
8.9
Michael Birshan
The former regional sales manager for Bloomberg has joined Symphony Communication Services as a senior account manager.
Symphony was launched in 2015 and is seen as being in a direct battle with Bloomberg with its messaging system for traders - thus, this appointment has heightened significance.
“I chose to join Symphony as I wanted to be part of something big. There was a clear gap in the market for an enterprise-wide collaboration solution which was Cloud-based and secure,” explained Mr. Birshan.
Last week saw appointments, relocations, and promotions throughout the industry.
Finance veteran James Watson has taken on a new role - he is now the Global Head of Sales at Tradition. He was previously European Managing Director at ADS Securities in London dating back to 2014. He will continue to serve as a non-executive director at ADS Securities in addition to his new role.
Mr. Watras has worked in the financial services industry for over a decade, working in a variety of FX roles including prime brokerage, sales, and systems. Before joining CBOE, previously Bats, Mr. Watras worked at Currenex for nearly three years as Vice President of FX Sales.
His first role was at HSBC as an FX corporate analyst, extending back to 2005.
Mayra Pinzón
Mayra Pinzón and Marco F. Da Costa
Online foreign exchange and contracts for difference (CFDs) provider AvaTrade has appointed two experienced individuals to senior positions in Spain and Portugal.
Mayra Pinzón has been appointed Head of Business Development for the company’s
Marco F. Da Costa
Spanish unit. She will be based in Barcelona. According to her Linkedin profile, she previously worked as a partner of AvaTrade, introducing new clients to the company from the region. Prior to joining AvaTrade, Ms. Pinzón was an account manager at LVM Holdings.
Marco F. Da Costa has been appointed Senior Global Account Manager. He will be based in Lisbon. He comes to the firm with over 10 years of experience in the FX industry. His last role was as Head of Forex Sales (Portuguese and Spanish Markets) for MultiBank Exchange Group.
6.9
Steven Slovak and William Barry
Los Angeles-based Wedbush Securities, a provider of private and institutional brokerage services in the US, has secured the services of William Barry and Steven Slovak as managing directors at its Fixed Income Financing, Futures and Rates division.
Mr. Barry joins Wedbush Securities from Sage Trader where he served as Head of Global Business Development. Steve Slovak most recently served as Global Futures Business Development Manager at Sage Trader.
Managing Director Scott Skyrim said: “Having Bill and Steve onboard, positions Wedbush toward the future. Their extensive combined experience, in both buy and sell side, is the perfect formula to accelerate our growth with institutional clients.”
Stuart Williams and Timothy J. Bowler
Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE), a global network of exchanges and clearing houses, has announced the appointment of Stuart Williams as President of ICE Futures Europe and Timothy J. Bowler as President of ICE Benchmark Administration (IBA).
Williams will be replacing David Peniket, who has retired, and Bowler succeeds Finbarr Hutcheson.
Bowler was previously Managing Director of of the Financial Institutions Group at Goldman Sachs. Williams has been the Chief Operating Officer of ICE Futures Europe since the middle of 2016. Before that, he was the Director of Corporate Development.
Jeffrey C. Sprecher, Chairman and CEO, commented on the appointments: “We are pleased to announce these appointments, which will enable us to continue to build on our ability to grow and serve our customers."
7.9
Joanna Lawn
Joanna Lawn
NZX Ltd., the only registered securities exchange in New Zealand, has announced the appointment of Joanna Lawn as new Head of Listing. She will be based in NZX’s Auckland office.
Joanna Lawn will join NZX from ANZ, where she is currently in the position of Head of Business Management. She has over 20 years of experience in the financial market working in New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom in various senior management positions.
James Taylor
FX industry veteran James Taylor has taken on the role of Head of FX Electronic Markets Sales at BNY Mellon. He joins BNY Mellon Markets after eight years at JP Morgan, where he held a variety of interest rate and FX roles at the Wall Street bank.
BNY Mellon said in a statement: “The appointment of James Taylor as Head of FX Electronic Markets Sales is an important hire as BNY Mellon’s Markets business builds out its FX platform to better meet the ongoing needs of its global clients."
8.9
Michael Birshan
The former regional sales manager for Bloomberg has joined Symphony Communication Services as a senior account manager.
Symphony was launched in 2015 and is seen as being in a direct battle with Bloomberg with its messaging system for traders - thus, this appointment has heightened significance.
“I chose to join Symphony as I wanted to be part of something big. There was a clear gap in the market for an enterprise-wide collaboration solution which was Cloud-based and secure,” explained Mr. Birshan.
In this video, we take an in-depth look at @Exness , a global multi-asset broker operating since 2008, known for fast withdrawals, flexible account types, and strong regulatory coverage across multiple regions.
We break down Exness’s regulatory framework, supported trading platforms including MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Terminal, and the Exness Trade App, as well as available account types such as Standard, Pro, Zero, and Raw Spread.
You’ll also learn about Exness’s leverage options, fees and commissions, swap-free trading, available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, stocks, and cryptocurrencies, and what traders can expect in terms of execution, funding speed, and customer support.
Watch the full review to see whether Exness aligns with your trading goals and strategy.
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @Exness , a global multi-asset broker operating since 2008, known for fast withdrawals, flexible account types, and strong regulatory coverage across multiple regions.
We break down Exness’s regulatory framework, supported trading platforms including MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Terminal, and the Exness Trade App, as well as available account types such as Standard, Pro, Zero, and Raw Spread.
You’ll also learn about Exness’s leverage options, fees and commissions, swap-free trading, available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, stocks, and cryptocurrencies, and what traders can expect in terms of execution, funding speed, and customer support.
Watch the full review to see whether Exness aligns with your trading goals and strategy.
👉 Explore Exness’s full broker listing on the Finance Magnates Directory:
https://directory.financemagnates.com/multi-asset-brokers/exness/
📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.
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The FMLS:25 highlights video is now live - a look back at the conversations, the energy on the floor, and the moments that shaped this year’s summit.
While that’s still fresh, the next launches across the FM Events portfolio are already taking shape.
FM Singapore takes place on the 12-14 of May, connecting the APAC market with its own distinct audience and priorities. FMAS:26 heads to Cape Town on 26–27 May shortly after, bringing the focus to Africa’s trading and fintech ecosystem.
Different regions. Different audiences. Same commitment to building the right rooms for meaningful conversations.
More details coming very soon. The launches are imminent. - here you go
The FMLS:25 highlights video is now live - a look back at the conversations, the energy on the floor, and the moments that shaped this year’s summit.
While that’s still fresh, the next launches across the FM Events portfolio are already taking shape.
FM Singapore takes place on the 12-14 of May, connecting the APAC market with its own distinct audience and priorities. FMAS:26 heads to Cape Town on 26–27 May shortly after, bringing the focus to Africa’s trading and fintech ecosystem.
Different regions. Different audiences. Same commitment to building the right rooms for meaningful conversations.
More details coming very soon. The launches are imminent. - here you go
What sources does the Finance Magnates newsroom rely on before publishing a story? #FinanceNews
What sources does the Finance Magnates newsroom rely on before publishing a story? #FinanceNews
Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the editorial process: direct industry sources, reports, regulators, social media signals, and thorough cross-checking before anything goes live.
📰 Industry sources
📊 Reports & regulators
🔎 Verification before publication
Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the editorial process: direct industry sources, reports, regulators, social media signals, and thorough cross-checking before anything goes live.
📰 Industry sources
📊 Reports & regulators
🔎 Verification before publication
OnePrime’s Jerry Khargi on Infrastructure, Liquidity & Trust | Executive Interview
OnePrime’s Jerry Khargi on Infrastructure, Liquidity & Trust | Executive Interview
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this exclusive executive interview features Jerry Khargi, Executive Director at OnePrime, in conversation with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates.
In this in-depth discussion, Jerry shares:
- OnePrime’s journey from a retail-focused business to a global institutional liquidity provider
- What truly sets award-winning trading infrastructure apart
- Key trends shaping institutional trading, including technology and AI
- The importance of transparency, ethics, and reputation in long-term success
- OnePrime’s vision for growth over the next 12–24 months
Fresh from winning Finance Magnates’ Best Trading Infrastructure Broker, Jerry explains how experience, mentorship, and real-world problem solving form the “special sauce” behind OnePrime’s institutional offering.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Trading Infrastructure Broker
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#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #OnePrime #InstitutionalTrading #Liquidity #TradingInfrastructure #ExecutiveInterview
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this exclusive executive interview features Jerry Khargi, Executive Director at OnePrime, in conversation with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates.
In this in-depth discussion, Jerry shares:
- OnePrime’s journey from a retail-focused business to a global institutional liquidity provider
- What truly sets award-winning trading infrastructure apart
- Key trends shaping institutional trading, including technology and AI
- The importance of transparency, ethics, and reputation in long-term success
- OnePrime’s vision for growth over the next 12–24 months
Fresh from winning Finance Magnates’ Best Trading Infrastructure Broker, Jerry explains how experience, mentorship, and real-world problem solving form the “special sauce” behind OnePrime’s institutional offering.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Trading Infrastructure Broker
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, market insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #OnePrime #InstitutionalTrading #Liquidity #TradingInfrastructure #ExecutiveInterview
How does the Finance Magnates newsroom decide which updates are worth covering? #financenews
How does the Finance Magnates newsroom decide which updates are worth covering? #financenews
What makes an update worth covering in financial media?
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, editorial focus starts with relevance: stories that serve the industry, support brokers and technology providers, and help decision-makers navigate their businesses.
A reminder that strong financial journalism is built on value, not volume.
What makes an update worth covering in financial media?
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, editorial focus starts with relevance: stories that serve the industry, support brokers and technology providers, and help decision-makers navigate their businesses.
A reminder that strong financial journalism is built on value, not volume.
