This week’s executive changes featured notable departure and new appointments, particularly within the forex sector.
This week saw fewer executive changes than usual, but there
were notable moves within the forex trading sector.
Key updates include Sam Chaney leaving NAGA Group, Ameer
Alhindi joining SquaredFinancial as Head of Risk Management, Karen Tatyan’s
promotion at Equiti Group, and Ben Singleton’s new role as General Manager at
IC Markets.
Here are this week’s executive moves, highlighting
significant appointments, promotion and departure from leading industry brands.
Executive Moves of the Week
NAGA's Sam Chaney Leaves Role as Chief Commercial Officer
Sam Chaney, Source: LinkedIn
Sam Chaney, the Chief Commercial Officer at NAGA Group, has
announced his decision to leave the company. Chaney's departure comes after a
notable career in financial services, including his role as Head of Sales
Development at INFINOX Global from March 2018 to March 2023. INFINOX Global,
headquartered in London, specializes in Forex trading and operates under
various global regulatory bodies.
Before his time at INFINOX, Chaney served as Head of Sales
for Institutional FX and CFD at Hantec Markets from August 2014 to March 2018.
Hantec Markets is a prominent Forex trading service provider regulated by
authorities like the FCA and ACIS. Chaney began his career at OANDA Europe,
where he was Sales Manager for FX and CFD from March 2014 to August 2014.
SquaredFinancial Welcomes Ameer Alhindi as New Head of
Risk Management
Ameer Alhindi, Source: LinkedIn
Ameer Alhindi has joined SquaredFinancial as the Head of
Risk Management, a move he described on LinkedIn today as a thrilling chance to
drive the company's advancement. Alhindi, a seasoned industry professional,
expressed enthusiasm about his new role and its potential impact on the firm's
progress.
Alhindi's LinkedIn profile highlights his extensive
experience in top positions across notable brands. Prior to this role, he spent
over a year as Senior Risk Manager at MultiBank Group. His career also includes
significant roles such as Head of Brokerage at StreamsFX and B2B Dealing and
Risk Management at Finosoft.
Equiti Group Appoints Karen Tatyan as New Head of
Database
Karen Tatyan, Source: LinkedIn
Equiti Group has appointed Karen Tatyan as its new Head of
Database. Tatyan has been with Equiti for over six years, initially joining as
a warehouse/business intelligence/database engineer. He has held various roles,
including Database Team Lead and Data Architect, and has previously worked with
Digitain and Synergy International Systems.
Earlier this year, Equiti strengthened its executive team by
hiring Sophie Squillacioti as Director of Sales for the Asia-Pacific region. Squillacioti
relocated to the firm's Dubai offices. She previously led Asian operations for
brokers, including roles at INFINOX Global and BDSwiss in Shanghai.
New GM Lands at IC Markets after 17 Years in G10 FX
Trading
Ben Singleton, Source: LinkedIn
Ben Singleton has announced his new role as General Manager
at IC Markets, marking a shift in his career. Prior to this, Singleton spent
over 17 years at Crédit Agricole CIB in Hong Kong as an Executive Director,
overseeing G10 FX Trading and various trading businesses in Asia.
Singleton's extensive experience includes a role as Vice
President and Senior FX Trader at Bank of America, where he focused on market
making and trade execution. He began his career at Commonwealth Bank as a
Foreign Exchange Trader in Sydney. Discover more about IC Markets’ appointment
of Singleton as General Manager.
This week saw fewer executive changes than usual, but there
were notable moves within the forex trading sector.
Key updates include Sam Chaney leaving NAGA Group, Ameer
Alhindi joining SquaredFinancial as Head of Risk Management, Karen Tatyan’s
promotion at Equiti Group, and Ben Singleton’s new role as General Manager at
IC Markets.
Here are this week’s executive moves, highlighting
significant appointments, promotion and departure from leading industry brands.
Executive Moves of the Week
NAGA's Sam Chaney Leaves Role as Chief Commercial Officer
Sam Chaney, Source: LinkedIn
Sam Chaney, the Chief Commercial Officer at NAGA Group, has
announced his decision to leave the company. Chaney's departure comes after a
notable career in financial services, including his role as Head of Sales
Development at INFINOX Global from March 2018 to March 2023. INFINOX Global,
headquartered in London, specializes in Forex trading and operates under
various global regulatory bodies.
Before his time at INFINOX, Chaney served as Head of Sales
for Institutional FX and CFD at Hantec Markets from August 2014 to March 2018.
Hantec Markets is a prominent Forex trading service provider regulated by
authorities like the FCA and ACIS. Chaney began his career at OANDA Europe,
where he was Sales Manager for FX and CFD from March 2014 to August 2014.
SquaredFinancial Welcomes Ameer Alhindi as New Head of
Risk Management
Ameer Alhindi, Source: LinkedIn
Ameer Alhindi has joined SquaredFinancial as the Head of
Risk Management, a move he described on LinkedIn today as a thrilling chance to
drive the company's advancement. Alhindi, a seasoned industry professional,
expressed enthusiasm about his new role and its potential impact on the firm's
progress.
Alhindi's LinkedIn profile highlights his extensive
experience in top positions across notable brands. Prior to this role, he spent
over a year as Senior Risk Manager at MultiBank Group. His career also includes
significant roles such as Head of Brokerage at StreamsFX and B2B Dealing and
Risk Management at Finosoft.
Equiti Group Appoints Karen Tatyan as New Head of
Database
Karen Tatyan, Source: LinkedIn
Equiti Group has appointed Karen Tatyan as its new Head of
Database. Tatyan has been with Equiti for over six years, initially joining as
a warehouse/business intelligence/database engineer. He has held various roles,
including Database Team Lead and Data Architect, and has previously worked with
Digitain and Synergy International Systems.
Earlier this year, Equiti strengthened its executive team by
hiring Sophie Squillacioti as Director of Sales for the Asia-Pacific region. Squillacioti
relocated to the firm's Dubai offices. She previously led Asian operations for
brokers, including roles at INFINOX Global and BDSwiss in Shanghai.
New GM Lands at IC Markets after 17 Years in G10 FX
Trading
Ben Singleton, Source: LinkedIn
Ben Singleton has announced his new role as General Manager
at IC Markets, marking a shift in his career. Prior to this, Singleton spent
over 17 years at Crédit Agricole CIB in Hong Kong as an Executive Director,
overseeing G10 FX Trading and various trading businesses in Asia.
Singleton's extensive experience includes a role as Vice
President and Senior FX Trader at Bank of America, where he focused on market
making and trade execution. He began his career at Commonwealth Bank as a
Foreign Exchange Trader in Sydney. Discover more about IC Markets’ appointment
of Singleton as General Manager.
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.
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Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
#Exness #Forex #Trading #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Finance #FinanceMagnates
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
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How does the Finance Magnates newsroom handle sensitive updates that may affect a brand?
How does the Finance Magnates newsroom handle sensitive updates that may affect a brand?
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Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the approach: reaching out before publication, hearing all sides, and making careful, case-by-case decisions with balance and responsibility.
⚖ Balanced reporting
📞 Right of response
📰 Responsible journalism
#FinanceMagnates #FinancialJournalism #ResponsibleReporting #FinanceNews #EditorialStandards
Executive Interview | Kieran Duff | Head of UK Growth & Business Development, Darwinex | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Kieran Duff | Head of UK Growth & Business Development, Darwinex | FMLS:25
Here is our conversation with Kieran Duff, who brings a rare dual view of the market as both a broker and a trader at Darwinex.
We begin with his take on the Summit and then turn to broker growth. Kieran shares one quick, practical tip brokers can use right now to improve performance. We also cover the rising spotlight on prop trading and whether it is good or bad for the trading industry.
Kieran explains where Darwinex sits on the CFDs-broker-meets-funding spectrum, and how the model differs from the typical setups seen across the market.
We finish with a look at how he uses AI in his daily workflow — both inside the brokerage and in his own trading.
Here is our conversation with Kieran Duff, who brings a rare dual view of the market as both a broker and a trader at Darwinex.
We begin with his take on the Summit and then turn to broker growth. Kieran shares one quick, practical tip brokers can use right now to improve performance. We also cover the rising spotlight on prop trading and whether it is good or bad for the trading industry.
Kieran explains where Darwinex sits on the CFDs-broker-meets-funding spectrum, and how the model differs from the typical setups seen across the market.
We finish with a look at how he uses AI in his daily workflow — both inside the brokerage and in his own trading.
Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, in a world flooded with information, the difference lies in rigorous cross-checking, human scrutiny, and a commitment to publishing only factual, trustworthy reporting.
📰 Verified reporting
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✅ Facts over noise
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, in a world flooded with information, the difference lies in rigorous cross-checking, human scrutiny, and a commitment to publishing only factual, trustworthy reporting.
📰 Verified reporting
🔎 Human-led scrutiny
✅ Facts over noise
