After HR Roles at JUUL Labs, Simona Wilkinson Shifts to Strategic Operations.
The firm has begun offering 24-hour US share CFDs, with fees starting at $0.02 per share.
Simona Wilkinson has shared news of her career transition on
LinkedIn. She will now serve as the Head of Strategic Operations at
Pepperstone.
She noted: “After an incredible journey in HR, I'm thrilled
to share that I’m embarking on a new chapter here at Pepperstone as the Head of
Strategic Operations.”
Strategic Operations Role Filled
In her new role, Wilkinson will handle strategic operations,
leveraging her background in people management, process optimization, and
organizational strategy. She has expressed a keen interest in this new
direction.
Wilkinson has been with Pepperstone for a period. She
started as Senior People and Culture Partner for the UK & EMEA in January
2021, a role she held until July 2023. She then moved to the position of
Regional Head of People & Culture for EMEA & LATAM at Pepperstone,
starting in July 2023.
From LinkedIn
Before joining Pepperstone, Wilkinson worked at JUUL Labs,
Cochrane formerly known as The Cochrane Collaboration, and Iglu.com in various
HR roles.
She expressed her enthusiasm, stating: “A huge thank you to
everyone who has supported me throughout my HR journey. Your guidance,
mentorship, and encouragement have been invaluable, and I carry those lessons
with me as I step into this new role. Here’s to new challenges, new growth, and
an exciting future.”
While stock markets have limited trading sessions,
significant events like corporate earnings and geopolitical news often happen
outside these hours. Pepperstone’s 24-hour CFD trading aims to help traders
take advantage of such opportunities and reduce the risk of price gaps when
markets reopen.
The offering includes popular stocks like Nvidia, Tesla, and
Apple, with fees starting at $0.02 per share and no minimum commission.
This move aligns with discussions at the New York Stock
Exchange about round-the-clock trading, reflecting a trend seen in
cryptocurrency markets and enhanced by accessible trading platforms.
Pepperstone claims to be the first to offer this service on cTrader and
TradingView, in addition to MT5.
Simona Wilkinson has shared news of her career transition on
LinkedIn. She will now serve as the Head of Strategic Operations at
Pepperstone.
She noted: “After an incredible journey in HR, I'm thrilled
to share that I’m embarking on a new chapter here at Pepperstone as the Head of
Strategic Operations.”
Strategic Operations Role Filled
In her new role, Wilkinson will handle strategic operations,
leveraging her background in people management, process optimization, and
organizational strategy. She has expressed a keen interest in this new
direction.
Wilkinson has been with Pepperstone for a period. She
started as Senior People and Culture Partner for the UK & EMEA in January
2021, a role she held until July 2023. She then moved to the position of
Regional Head of People & Culture for EMEA & LATAM at Pepperstone,
starting in July 2023.
From LinkedIn
Before joining Pepperstone, Wilkinson worked at JUUL Labs,
Cochrane formerly known as The Cochrane Collaboration, and Iglu.com in various
HR roles.
She expressed her enthusiasm, stating: “A huge thank you to
everyone who has supported me throughout my HR journey. Your guidance,
mentorship, and encouragement have been invaluable, and I carry those lessons
with me as I step into this new role. Here’s to new challenges, new growth, and
an exciting future.”
While stock markets have limited trading sessions,
significant events like corporate earnings and geopolitical news often happen
outside these hours. Pepperstone’s 24-hour CFD trading aims to help traders
take advantage of such opportunities and reduce the risk of price gaps when
markets reopen.
The offering includes popular stocks like Nvidia, Tesla, and
Apple, with fees starting at $0.02 per share and no minimum commission.
This move aligns with discussions at the New York Stock
Exchange about round-the-clock trading, reflecting a trend seen in
cryptocurrency markets and enhanced by accessible trading platforms.
Pepperstone claims to be the first to offer this service on cTrader and
TradingView, in addition to MT5.
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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
