Plattner was the Chief Executive at Scope Markets until 2023.
Also among the project's team members is Andrzej Draniewicz, a former executive of FXPRIMUS and XM.
A screenshot of Azul Markets' website
Jacob Plattner, the former CEO of Scope Markets, has
co-founded a new brokerage venture called Azul Markets. The company is licensed
by the Financial Services Commission in Mauritius.
Plattner previously served as CEO of Scope Markets, an
international brokerage, until his departure in 2023. His involvement in Azul
Markets marks a return to the brokerage sector.
Targeting Institutional Clients
Azul Markets is a brokerage firm that offers direct access
to financial markets and trading instruments for professional clients such as
brokerages, fund managers, liquidity providers, and institutional traders.
“Though we are a startup, our team brings decades of deep
experience in trading, liquidity management, and financial infrastructure,” the
company wrote. It offers FX, metals, commodities, equities, indices, and crypto
asset classes.
Andrzej Draniewicz, Source: LinkedIn
Azul Markets’ team also comprises Andrzej Draniewicz and Paulius Paražinskas. Draniewicz is an experienced industry professional with experience from FXPRIMUS, where he was the Head of Customer Support, and XM, where he served as the Head of Operations for nearly four years.
Mauritius Draws Another FX Industry Veteran
Mauritius continues to attract new financial startups,
including ventures led by experienced figures in the FX/CFD industry. Last year,
Bartosz Bielec—former Director and Board Member at Admirals (formerly Admiral
Markets) and ex-Chief Commercial Officer at Alpari—co-founded a new trading
business called Prime Quotes.
Prime Quotes reportedly secured regulatory licenses in three
jurisdictions, including South Africa. In addition to its core offering of contracts for difference, the company announced plans to launch a digital asset
exchange.
The company first obtained a license in Saint Lucia, a
jurisdiction gaining traction among offshore FX/CFD brokers. This was followed
by regulatory approval from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority in
South Africa. In May 2024, PrimeQuotes Markets Ltd., registered in Mauritius,
added a third license to its portfolio.
Of the three, the South African license is seen as the most
strategic, positioning Prime Quotes to expand its footprint across the
continent, where FX and CFD services are gaining momentum.
Jacob Plattner, the former CEO of Scope Markets, has
co-founded a new brokerage venture called Azul Markets. The company is licensed
by the Financial Services Commission in Mauritius.
Plattner previously served as CEO of Scope Markets, an
international brokerage, until his departure in 2023. His involvement in Azul
Markets marks a return to the brokerage sector.
Targeting Institutional Clients
Azul Markets is a brokerage firm that offers direct access
to financial markets and trading instruments for professional clients such as
brokerages, fund managers, liquidity providers, and institutional traders.
“Though we are a startup, our team brings decades of deep
experience in trading, liquidity management, and financial infrastructure,” the
company wrote. It offers FX, metals, commodities, equities, indices, and crypto
asset classes.
Andrzej Draniewicz, Source: LinkedIn
Azul Markets’ team also comprises Andrzej Draniewicz and Paulius Paražinskas. Draniewicz is an experienced industry professional with experience from FXPRIMUS, where he was the Head of Customer Support, and XM, where he served as the Head of Operations for nearly four years.
Mauritius Draws Another FX Industry Veteran
Mauritius continues to attract new financial startups,
including ventures led by experienced figures in the FX/CFD industry. Last year,
Bartosz Bielec—former Director and Board Member at Admirals (formerly Admiral
Markets) and ex-Chief Commercial Officer at Alpari—co-founded a new trading
business called Prime Quotes.
Prime Quotes reportedly secured regulatory licenses in three
jurisdictions, including South Africa. In addition to its core offering of contracts for difference, the company announced plans to launch a digital asset
exchange.
The company first obtained a license in Saint Lucia, a
jurisdiction gaining traction among offshore FX/CFD brokers. This was followed
by regulatory approval from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority in
South Africa. In May 2024, PrimeQuotes Markets Ltd., registered in Mauritius,
added a third license to its portfolio.
Of the three, the South African license is seen as the most
strategic, positioning Prime Quotes to expand its footprint across the
continent, where FX and CFD services are gaining momentum.
Jared Kirui is an Editor at Finance Magnates with more than five years of experience in financial journalism. He covers online trading, fintech, payments, and crypto industries with a focus on companies, regulation and compliance, executive moves, trading technology, and market analysis.
His work has been featured in other media outlets, including Benzinga, ZyCrypto, The Distributed, and The Daily Hodl.
Education:
Bachelor of Commerce degree (Finance option), University of Nairobi
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Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
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The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
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Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
