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.
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.
#Exness #Forex #Trading #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Finance #FinanceMagnates
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?
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
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📰 Responsible journalism
#FinanceMagnates #FinancialJournalism #ResponsibleReporting #FinanceNews #EditorialStandards
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
🔎 Human-led scrutiny
✅ 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
