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.
“Marketing Teams Want to Get Content Out as Fast as Possible”: Surveill CEO on AI, Brokers, and Compliance
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
