Among this week's executive moves, N26 co-founder Valentin Stalf will step down as CEO.
Pepperstone promoted Tom Williams to Chief Operating Officer, as Rob Bowen stepped down as the Group COO.
Revolut appoints Former Finalto executive to Board
Topping our weekly executive move coverage, Revolut appointed Stavros Anastasiou, a veteran of the FX and CFDs trading sector, as a Board
Advisor.
Stavros Anastasiou, Source: LinkedIn
Anastasiou brings extensive experience from Cyprus’s
financial services industry, where he most recently served as Chief Executive
Officer of Markets.com for over two years. Prior to that, he held board-level roles at CySEC-regulated
firms, including a four-year tenure as Executive Director at Safecap
Investments.
In Cyprus, prime broker EXANTE has appointed Sergei
Solomatin as Director of IT Operations, continuing its push to strengthen its
technology framework.
Sergei Solomatin, Source: LinkedIn
Solomatin brings more than 20 years of IT experience from
Russian financial institutions, including FINAM, Home Credit and Finance Bank,
and Svyaznoy Bank, where he oversaw major technology upgrades.
N26 co-founder Valentin Stalf will step down as CEO and move to the digital bank’s supervisory board. His
departure comes as Germany’s financial regulator BaFin raises fresh concerns
about the company, including the possibility of new sanctions.
Valentin Stalf, Source: LinkedIn
Stalf and co-founder Max Tayenthal, who jointly hold around 20% of the bank, are also considering giving up special
voting rights.
In the crypto space, Tether Holdings SA has named Bo Hines, former head of
President Donald Trump’s digital assets advisory council, as a strategic
advisor to support its U.S. expansion.
Bo Hines, Source: X
Hines stepped down from the White House Presidential Council
of Advisers for Digital Assets earlier this month. He reportedly organized the Trump administration’s first crypto summit and was involved in
advancing the Genius Act.
Digital asset trading platform GCEX has appointed Kevin
Gillespie, a financial markets professional with 35 years of experience, to
lead its sales and business development efforts across the UK and EMEA.
Kevin Gillespie
Gillespie joins GCEX from Laser Digital, a subsidiary of
Nomura Group, where he was responsible for digital asset and FX sales to
institutional clients.
Lastly, Pepperstone, the Australia-based forex and CFDs broker, has
promoted Tom Williams to Chief Operating Officer. At the same time, Rob Bowen
stepped down as Group COO to take on the role of Chief Commercial Officer.
Rob Bowen and Tom Williams
Bowen, who has also served as Chief Executive of
Pepperstone’s UK entity for more than six years, held the Group COO position
for over five years.
Revolut appoints Former Finalto executive to Board
Topping our weekly executive move coverage, Revolut appointed Stavros Anastasiou, a veteran of the FX and CFDs trading sector, as a Board
Advisor.
Stavros Anastasiou, Source: LinkedIn
Anastasiou brings extensive experience from Cyprus’s
financial services industry, where he most recently served as Chief Executive
Officer of Markets.com for over two years. Prior to that, he held board-level roles at CySEC-regulated
firms, including a four-year tenure as Executive Director at Safecap
Investments.
In Cyprus, prime broker EXANTE has appointed Sergei
Solomatin as Director of IT Operations, continuing its push to strengthen its
technology framework.
Sergei Solomatin, Source: LinkedIn
Solomatin brings more than 20 years of IT experience from
Russian financial institutions, including FINAM, Home Credit and Finance Bank,
and Svyaznoy Bank, where he oversaw major technology upgrades.
N26 co-founder Valentin Stalf will step down as CEO and move to the digital bank’s supervisory board. His
departure comes as Germany’s financial regulator BaFin raises fresh concerns
about the company, including the possibility of new sanctions.
Valentin Stalf, Source: LinkedIn
Stalf and co-founder Max Tayenthal, who jointly hold around 20% of the bank, are also considering giving up special
voting rights.
In the crypto space, Tether Holdings SA has named Bo Hines, former head of
President Donald Trump’s digital assets advisory council, as a strategic
advisor to support its U.S. expansion.
Bo Hines, Source: X
Hines stepped down from the White House Presidential Council
of Advisers for Digital Assets earlier this month. He reportedly organized the Trump administration’s first crypto summit and was involved in
advancing the Genius Act.
Digital asset trading platform GCEX has appointed Kevin
Gillespie, a financial markets professional with 35 years of experience, to
lead its sales and business development efforts across the UK and EMEA.
Kevin Gillespie
Gillespie joins GCEX from Laser Digital, a subsidiary of
Nomura Group, where he was responsible for digital asset and FX sales to
institutional clients.
Lastly, Pepperstone, the Australia-based forex and CFDs broker, has
promoted Tom Williams to Chief Operating Officer. At the same time, Rob Bowen
stepped down as Group COO to take on the role of Chief Commercial Officer.
Rob Bowen and Tom Williams
Bowen, who has also served as Chief Executive of
Pepperstone’s UK entity for more than six years, held the Group COO position
for over five years.
Sarah Court Named ASIC's New Chair as Women Take Control of Australia's Economic Watchdogs
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
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Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #AXI
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
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.
📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.
Connect with us:
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