In one of our weekly executive moves, easyMarkets moved CMO Garen Meserlian to the COO role.
XTB named ex-Polish regulator Bartosz Osiński as a Management Board Member for Risk.
Ex-central banker takes N26 helm
In this week’s leadership shake-ups, German neobank N26 appointed former Bundesbank executive Andreas Dombret to chair its supervisory board. It follows tension between the founder and investor, with Valentin Stalf recently stepping down as CEO.
Andreas Dombret
Dombret, who served on the Bundesbank’s executive board from 2010 to 2018, will be nominated by founders and investors at an upcoming extraordinary general meeting.
At the same time, Garen Meserlian was appointed Chief
Operating Officer at CFD broker easyMarkets. He moves from the role of Chief
Marketing Officer, a position he has held since joining the company in 2023.
Garen Meserlian, Source: LinkedIn
The leadership change comes amid strong client activity at
easyMarkets. In Q2 2025, the broker reported a 34% year-on-year increase in
trading volumes.
In Poland, XTB named Bartosz Osiński as a Management Board
Member for Risk, pending approval from the country’s financial regulator.
Osiński brings experience from his previous work at Poland’s financial
watchdog.
Bartosz Osiński, Source: LinkedIn
The move comes as the retail trading platform seeks to
strengthen its risk management amid heightened regulatory scrutiny.
Elsewhere, Ultima Markets enlisted Gareth Derbyshire as
Chief Strategy Officer. The move comes as the broker prepares to expand into
the United Kingdom, following its recent approval for a Financial Conduct
Authority (FCA) license.
Gareth Derbyshire, Source: LinkedIn
Derbyshire, a compliance specialist, brings around 25 years
of experience in financial services and has previously worked with several
leading forex and contracts for differences (CFDs) firms in London.
In the crypto, U.S.-regulated prediction marketplace Kalshi
has hired John Wang to lead the company’s expansion into digital assets.
Tarek Mansour
Wang, 23, is a former crypto entrepreneur and social media
influencer who previously founded Armor Labs, a crypto company later acquired,
and has advised various crypto startups. Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour said he
discovered Wang through his social media commentary.
Lastly, Michael Logue departed IG Group after around
thirteen years, most recently serving as Product and Marketing Director –
International. He held senior roles across marketing, product, and analytics,
including Head of Product and Marketing in London.
Michael Logue, Source: LinkedIn
Earlier in his career, Logue spent time at tastytrade in
Chicago as Vice President of Growth, progressing from Revenue Analyst to Lead
Analyst, before returning to IG.
In this week’s leadership shake-ups, German neobank N26 appointed former Bundesbank executive Andreas Dombret to chair its supervisory board. It follows tension between the founder and investor, with Valentin Stalf recently stepping down as CEO.
Andreas Dombret
Dombret, who served on the Bundesbank’s executive board from 2010 to 2018, will be nominated by founders and investors at an upcoming extraordinary general meeting.
At the same time, Garen Meserlian was appointed Chief
Operating Officer at CFD broker easyMarkets. He moves from the role of Chief
Marketing Officer, a position he has held since joining the company in 2023.
Garen Meserlian, Source: LinkedIn
The leadership change comes amid strong client activity at
easyMarkets. In Q2 2025, the broker reported a 34% year-on-year increase in
trading volumes.
In Poland, XTB named Bartosz Osiński as a Management Board
Member for Risk, pending approval from the country’s financial regulator.
Osiński brings experience from his previous work at Poland’s financial
watchdog.
Bartosz Osiński, Source: LinkedIn
The move comes as the retail trading platform seeks to
strengthen its risk management amid heightened regulatory scrutiny.
Elsewhere, Ultima Markets enlisted Gareth Derbyshire as
Chief Strategy Officer. The move comes as the broker prepares to expand into
the United Kingdom, following its recent approval for a Financial Conduct
Authority (FCA) license.
Gareth Derbyshire, Source: LinkedIn
Derbyshire, a compliance specialist, brings around 25 years
of experience in financial services and has previously worked with several
leading forex and contracts for differences (CFDs) firms in London.
In the crypto, U.S.-regulated prediction marketplace Kalshi
has hired John Wang to lead the company’s expansion into digital assets.
Tarek Mansour
Wang, 23, is a former crypto entrepreneur and social media
influencer who previously founded Armor Labs, a crypto company later acquired,
and has advised various crypto startups. Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour said he
discovered Wang through his social media commentary.
Lastly, Michael Logue departed IG Group after around
thirteen years, most recently serving as Product and Marketing Director –
International. He held senior roles across marketing, product, and analytics,
including Head of Product and Marketing in London.
Michael Logue, Source: LinkedIn
Earlier in his career, Logue spent time at tastytrade in
Chicago as Vice President of Growth, progressing from Revenue Analyst to Lead
Analyst, before returning to IG.
“Marketing Teams Want to Get Content Out as Fast as Possible”: Surveill CEO on AI, Brokers, and Compliance
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
