Backed by €3.5M, the firm aims to double users with new Prop Trading Challenges.
The new platform offers high-stakes trading challenges with up to 95% payout rates.
Manuel Sonnleithner
Prop firm TradersYard has appointed Manuel Sonnleithner as
its new CEO. Sonnleithner brings
over 10 years of experience in the trading industry. Previously, he served as COO of AgenaTrader for more than
five years. During that time, he co-founded TradersYard with Gilbert
Kreuzthaler.
New Platform Targets Traders
“I am honored to take on the role of CEO at such a pivotal
time for TradersYard,” said Sonnleithner.
“Our goal is to create a platform that not only empowers
traders to improve their skills but also offers them an unparalleled
competitive experience. The upcoming World Trading Championship is a testament
to our commitment to innovation and global community building.”
Under Sonnleithner’s leadership, TradersYard is
launching a new trading platform. The platform introduces a competitive
environment for traders aiming to improve their skills and win rewards. The
launch follows a €3.5 million investment from Andromeda Capital Partners
Suisse.
Investment Supports Expansion
Ingmar Mattus, Co-Founder of Andromeda Capital Partners Suisse, Source: LinkedIn
The platform will offer new versions of Prop Trading
Challenges. These challenges combine skill, strategy, and real-time
decision-making. They feature payout rates of up to 95%, encouraging traders to
compete on both individual and global levels. The firm aims to double users
with new Prop Trading Challenges.
TradersYard is also releasing an in-house WebTrader. This
platform aims to provide straightforward, accessible trading tools for users.
The WebTrader builds on experience from platforms like AgenaTrader.
"Sonnleithner’s vision and strategy for TradersYard
resonate strongly with us," said Ingmar Mattus, Co-Founder of Andromeda
Capital Partners Suisse.
"Our investment
underscores our belief in the company’s potential to lead the competitive prop
trading challenge sector and provide unparalleled opportunities for traders
worldwide. TradersYard's exclusive use of proprietary technology sets it apart
from the competition, ensuring clients benefit from truly unique trading
tools."
In an official statement, TradersYard explained that this
shift is intended to streamline its operations and better align its strategy
with the firm’s core expertise and objectives.
Prop firm TradersYard has appointed Manuel Sonnleithner as
its new CEO. Sonnleithner brings
over 10 years of experience in the trading industry. Previously, he served as COO of AgenaTrader for more than
five years. During that time, he co-founded TradersYard with Gilbert
Kreuzthaler.
New Platform Targets Traders
“I am honored to take on the role of CEO at such a pivotal
time for TradersYard,” said Sonnleithner.
“Our goal is to create a platform that not only empowers
traders to improve their skills but also offers them an unparalleled
competitive experience. The upcoming World Trading Championship is a testament
to our commitment to innovation and global community building.”
Under Sonnleithner’s leadership, TradersYard is
launching a new trading platform. The platform introduces a competitive
environment for traders aiming to improve their skills and win rewards. The
launch follows a €3.5 million investment from Andromeda Capital Partners
Suisse.
Investment Supports Expansion
Ingmar Mattus, Co-Founder of Andromeda Capital Partners Suisse, Source: LinkedIn
The platform will offer new versions of Prop Trading
Challenges. These challenges combine skill, strategy, and real-time
decision-making. They feature payout rates of up to 95%, encouraging traders to
compete on both individual and global levels. The firm aims to double users
with new Prop Trading Challenges.
TradersYard is also releasing an in-house WebTrader. This
platform aims to provide straightforward, accessible trading tools for users.
The WebTrader builds on experience from platforms like AgenaTrader.
"Sonnleithner’s vision and strategy for TradersYard
resonate strongly with us," said Ingmar Mattus, Co-Founder of Andromeda
Capital Partners Suisse.
"Our investment
underscores our belief in the company’s potential to lead the competitive prop
trading challenge sector and provide unparalleled opportunities for traders
worldwide. TradersYard's exclusive use of proprietary technology sets it apart
from the competition, ensuring clients benefit from truly unique trading
tools."
In an official statement, TradersYard explained that this
shift is intended to streamline its operations and better align its strategy
with the firm’s core expertise and objectives.
Bank of London Product Head: “Clients Don’t Want to Wait for Cutoff Times” On-Chain
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
