He also served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Cybersecurity firm.
Robinhood has appointed David Schwed as the Chief
Information Security Officer for the Brokerage division, according to an
announcement made by Schwed today (Monday) on LinkedIn. Until recently, Schwed
was the Chief Operating Officer and later an Advisor at Halborn, a
cybersecurity firm.
"With over six years in the crypto space, I've witnessed
the transformative power of democratizing financial opportunities. Robinhood's
mission to "democratize finance for all" deeply resonates with me,
and I'm thrilled to continue contributing to this mission," he mentioned.
Robinhood Onboards Veteran Tech Expert
Schwed is a technology expert who has worked for various companies throughout his career. Among them are Dfns, Lava Network, Utila, and Hexagate.
The Empire State University alumnae has also worked for Citi, Galaxy Digital,
and BNY.
David Schwed, Source: LinkedIn
This latest appointment comes amid an expansion of
Robinhood's products and services. The company recently rolled out a
commission-free trading platform to broaden its crypto offerings, and it has expanded to Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.
It is also reportedly assessing the possibility of launching
crypto futures trading in the US and Europe. The entry into Hawaii followed
rule changes by the state's Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs,
restricting cryptocurrency service providers from seeking a money transmitter
license to operate in the state.
Expansion of Services
Elsewhere, Robinhood bought Pluto Capital, an AI investment
research platform, to boost its technology operations. The company
welcomed this acquisition as a way to offer data-driven investing for Robinhood
users, with a focus on personalized investment strategies and instant insights.
Robinhood disclosed an agreement to acquire Bitstamp Ltd, a
global cryptocurrency exchange, this year. Founded in 2011, the crypto firm has
offices in Luxembourg, the UK, Slovenia, Singapore, and the US.
Robinhood also launched joint investing accounts to allow
users to manage investments together. By consolidating assets into a single
account, the offering enables families and partners to enhance their investment
strategies.
Robinhood has appointed David Schwed as the Chief
Information Security Officer for the Brokerage division, according to an
announcement made by Schwed today (Monday) on LinkedIn. Until recently, Schwed
was the Chief Operating Officer and later an Advisor at Halborn, a
cybersecurity firm.
"With over six years in the crypto space, I've witnessed
the transformative power of democratizing financial opportunities. Robinhood's
mission to "democratize finance for all" deeply resonates with me,
and I'm thrilled to continue contributing to this mission," he mentioned.
Robinhood Onboards Veteran Tech Expert
Schwed is a technology expert who has worked for various companies throughout his career. Among them are Dfns, Lava Network, Utila, and Hexagate.
The Empire State University alumnae has also worked for Citi, Galaxy Digital,
and BNY.
David Schwed, Source: LinkedIn
This latest appointment comes amid an expansion of
Robinhood's products and services. The company recently rolled out a
commission-free trading platform to broaden its crypto offerings, and it has expanded to Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.
It is also reportedly assessing the possibility of launching
crypto futures trading in the US and Europe. The entry into Hawaii followed
rule changes by the state's Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs,
restricting cryptocurrency service providers from seeking a money transmitter
license to operate in the state.
Expansion of Services
Elsewhere, Robinhood bought Pluto Capital, an AI investment
research platform, to boost its technology operations. The company
welcomed this acquisition as a way to offer data-driven investing for Robinhood
users, with a focus on personalized investment strategies and instant insights.
Robinhood disclosed an agreement to acquire Bitstamp Ltd, a
global cryptocurrency exchange, this year. Founded in 2011, the crypto firm has
offices in Luxembourg, the UK, Slovenia, Singapore, and the US.
Robinhood also launched joint investing accounts to allow
users to manage investments together. By consolidating assets into a single
account, the offering enables families and partners to enhance their investment
strategies.
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
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
