This week, we feature high-profile executive moves from Spotware Systems, Scope Prime, Tickmill, Acheron Trading, and Broadridge.
Even though executive changes hit a new low this week, notable top management changes were reported at Spotware Systems, Scope Prime, Tickmill, Acheron Trading, and Broadridge.
Specifically, Spotware Systems' Chief of Staff Kirill Chernikov exited the firm; Scope Prime strengthened its team with the appointment of Miranti Rostian as Southeast Asia Head; Tickmill's Chief Business Development Officer Carla Nemr exited after eight years; Ex-UBS expert joined crypto market maker Acheron Trading; and Broadridge tapped 30-year APAC veteran and ex-LSEG executive as new Regional President.
Delve into our executive move segment as we bring you key appointments, promotions, and exits across the financial technology, forex, and digital asset space.
Executive Moves of the Week
Spotware Systems' Chief of Staff Kirill Chernikov Departs
Kirill Chernikov, the Chief of Staff at the technology provider for the FX sector Spotware Systems, announced his departure from the company this week, ending his more than three-year tenure in the company. Chernikov joined as Product Manager in 2021, a role he held for nearly three years. In his latest role, he was in charge of business process improvement and business strategy.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Chernikov has experience with other companies he has worked for in the past. These firms include GoodForecast and Magnit, a food retailing firm in Russia. In the company, he managed cross-department projects in logistics, distribution, and retail technologies.
Scope Prime Strengthens Team with the Appointment of Southeast Asia Head
Scope Prime, the Rostro Financial Group-owned institutional liquidity division, expanded its team with the appointment of Miranti Rostian as Head of Southeast Asia. Rostian's appointment came a month after Scope Prime onboarded Andrew Taylor as Head of Scope Prime APAC. He has reportedly commenced his new responsibilities.
Rostian has 16 years of experience in her new role at Scope Prime. Prior to assuming his latest role, she was the Vice President of Prime Brokerage Sales at the Singapore offices of Maybank Investment Banking Group for almost the last three years. She started her career at the Jakarta offices of Deutsche Bank in mid-2008 and has also worked with other financial services companies.
Tickmill's Chief Business Development Officer Carla Nemr Departs After 8 Years
Tickmill's Chief Business Development Officer for nearly eight years announced her departure this week, describing her tenure at the company as a “wonderful chapter.” Carla Nemr joined Tickmill as the Head of Global Business Development in 2017 before her promotion to Chief Business Development Officer.
“After almost eight wonderful years at Tickmill, the time has come for me to embark on a new journey. It has been an incredible experience, and I am profoundly grateful for the opportunities, support, and friendships I have found here,” Nemr announced on LinkedIn.
In our exclusive coverage, Daniel Lo joined the Acheron Trading team after collaborating with the legal departments of the world's largest investment banks. The expert, with more than 12 years of experience in financial law, is now the new Chief Legal Officer (CLO) of the crypto market maker. The firm has significantly increased its trading volume in 2024.
Lo moved to Acheron from Cake Group, a Web3-related company, where he served as CLO for over two years. Previously, he gained experience in the world of "old finance." He worked as Legal Counsel for UBS in Singapore for two years and as a Derivatives Negotiator in the Canadian branch of RBC Capital Markets.
Broadridge Taps 30-Year APAC Veteran and Ex-LSEG Executive as New Regional President
Broadridge named David Runacres as the new President of Asia-Pacific, effective immediately. Runacres, who will be based in Tokyo, will lead Broadridge's regional operations and serve as Senior Country Officer for Japan, an important market in the company's expansion strategy.
David Runacres, Source: LinkedIn
With more than 30 years of experience in the APAC region, Runacres joins Broadridge from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), where he spent 12 years as head of Japan. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Computing from Monash University in Australia. The latest appointment appointment occurs as Broadridge targets to strengthen its position in the Asian market.
Even though executive changes hit a new low this week, notable top management changes were reported at Spotware Systems, Scope Prime, Tickmill, Acheron Trading, and Broadridge.
Specifically, Spotware Systems' Chief of Staff Kirill Chernikov exited the firm; Scope Prime strengthened its team with the appointment of Miranti Rostian as Southeast Asia Head; Tickmill's Chief Business Development Officer Carla Nemr exited after eight years; Ex-UBS expert joined crypto market maker Acheron Trading; and Broadridge tapped 30-year APAC veteran and ex-LSEG executive as new Regional President.
Delve into our executive move segment as we bring you key appointments, promotions, and exits across the financial technology, forex, and digital asset space.
Executive Moves of the Week
Spotware Systems' Chief of Staff Kirill Chernikov Departs
Kirill Chernikov, the Chief of Staff at the technology provider for the FX sector Spotware Systems, announced his departure from the company this week, ending his more than three-year tenure in the company. Chernikov joined as Product Manager in 2021, a role he held for nearly three years. In his latest role, he was in charge of business process improvement and business strategy.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Chernikov has experience with other companies he has worked for in the past. These firms include GoodForecast and Magnit, a food retailing firm in Russia. In the company, he managed cross-department projects in logistics, distribution, and retail technologies.
Scope Prime Strengthens Team with the Appointment of Southeast Asia Head
Scope Prime, the Rostro Financial Group-owned institutional liquidity division, expanded its team with the appointment of Miranti Rostian as Head of Southeast Asia. Rostian's appointment came a month after Scope Prime onboarded Andrew Taylor as Head of Scope Prime APAC. He has reportedly commenced his new responsibilities.
Rostian has 16 years of experience in her new role at Scope Prime. Prior to assuming his latest role, she was the Vice President of Prime Brokerage Sales at the Singapore offices of Maybank Investment Banking Group for almost the last three years. She started her career at the Jakarta offices of Deutsche Bank in mid-2008 and has also worked with other financial services companies.
Tickmill's Chief Business Development Officer Carla Nemr Departs After 8 Years
Tickmill's Chief Business Development Officer for nearly eight years announced her departure this week, describing her tenure at the company as a “wonderful chapter.” Carla Nemr joined Tickmill as the Head of Global Business Development in 2017 before her promotion to Chief Business Development Officer.
“After almost eight wonderful years at Tickmill, the time has come for me to embark on a new journey. It has been an incredible experience, and I am profoundly grateful for the opportunities, support, and friendships I have found here,” Nemr announced on LinkedIn.
In our exclusive coverage, Daniel Lo joined the Acheron Trading team after collaborating with the legal departments of the world's largest investment banks. The expert, with more than 12 years of experience in financial law, is now the new Chief Legal Officer (CLO) of the crypto market maker. The firm has significantly increased its trading volume in 2024.
Lo moved to Acheron from Cake Group, a Web3-related company, where he served as CLO for over two years. Previously, he gained experience in the world of "old finance." He worked as Legal Counsel for UBS in Singapore for two years and as a Derivatives Negotiator in the Canadian branch of RBC Capital Markets.
Broadridge Taps 30-Year APAC Veteran and Ex-LSEG Executive as New Regional President
Broadridge named David Runacres as the new President of Asia-Pacific, effective immediately. Runacres, who will be based in Tokyo, will lead Broadridge's regional operations and serve as Senior Country Officer for Japan, an important market in the company's expansion strategy.
David Runacres, Source: LinkedIn
With more than 30 years of experience in the APAC region, Runacres joins Broadridge from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), where he spent 12 years as head of Japan. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Computing from Monash University in Australia. The latest appointment appointment occurs as Broadridge targets to strengthen its position in the Asian market.
Retail Broker FXTRADING Appoints Institutional Veteran Adam Phillips as CEO
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
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Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
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When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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