Other companies that announced executive moves this week include CFI South Africa, GTN, Britannia, Muinmos, Advanced Markets, and Scope Prime.
This week in our executive move coverage: Trump named Paul Atkins as the new SEC Chair; Siri Porncharoenrit joined Scope Markets; CFI South Africa named Zihaad Israfil as CEO; GTN enlisted 20-year fintech veteran as European CEO; Britannia welcomed new COO; while Scope Prime named Kearabilwe Nonyana as Head of Africa.
Also, XTB Online Investing added Theocharis Panayi as the General Manager; Muinmos brought in Sa'adeh to lead the Middle East expansion drive, while Advanced Markets hired a new Business Development Head for the UK.
Trump Taps Paul Atkins to Lead SEC
US President-elect Donald Trump picked Paul Atkins to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Atkins, a former commissioner at the agency and veteran of conservative financial space, is expected to steer the agency toward a lighter regulatory approach.
Paul Atkins
Atkins brings a wealth of experience in the regulatory space. He was the former Republican SEC commissioner under President George W. Bush and has reportedly championed innovation in the financial markets in his past roles. After leaving the agency, Atkins founded Patomak Global Partners, a consulting firm specializing in guiding financial firms through Washington’s regulations.
Siri Porncharoenrit switched to Scope Markets as the Country Manager based in Bangkok, Thailand. According to her LinkedIn profile, Porncharoenrit has been serving in the same capacity at Exinity for seven months now.
Siri Porncharoenrit, Source: LinkedIn
Porncharoenrit has an extensive industry background and has worked for notable brands. She was the Country Manager for Thailand at Hantec Markets for more than three years. Prior to this, she was the Business Development Executive and an Account Manager.
CFI Financial Group launched its operations in South Africa and appointed Zihaad Israfil as CEO. With nearly two decades of experience in leadership, sales, and trading, Israfil is set to lead the company’s growth and strengthen its presence in the region.
Hisham Mansour, Co-Founder and Managing Director. Source: CFI
“Our entry into South Africa represents a significant milestone in CFI’s strategic vision for global growth,” said Hisham Mansour, Co-Founder and Managing Director of CFI Financial Group. “We are pleased to have Israfil lead this initiative,” he continued. “His deep understanding of the trading landscape and his dynamic leadership will ensure our success in this important market.”
GTN Enlists 20-Year Fintech Veteran as European CEO
GTN has named Christopher Gregory as its new CEO for Europe. Gregory will lead the company's efforts to expand its presence in the region, which is a key part of GTN's global growth strategy. Gregory has over 20 years of experience in SaaS solutions, brokerage services, and fintech.
Chris Gregory, Source: LinkedIn
He has a background in launching and scaling businesses in these areas. His expertise includes regulatory compliance, technical knowledge, and strategic leadership. Before joining GTN, Gregory was the Chief Operating Officer at SideCaps for two years. In this role, he managed operations for a platform catering to German SMEs.
Britannia Global Markets appointed Martin Ryan, a thirty-year financial services veteran, as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and promoted Jodie Kelsall to Chief of Staff (CS). The London-based firm announced these appointments this week as part of its growth initiatives.
Martin Ryan
Ryan joins Britannia from TP ICAP, where he also served as COO. His extensive career includes leadership positions at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), where he was CEO of Business Services, and LCH Clearnet, where he served as CIO and board member. Ryan also held significant positions at Morgan Stanley and began his career in JP Morgan's markets sales and trading business.
Scope Prime Names Kearabilwe Nonyana as Head of Africa
Institutional liquidity provider Scope Prime appointed Kearabilwe (Kea) Nonyana as Head of Africa, strengthening its institutional presence across the continent. The Johannesburg-based executive is the latest regional head, complementing the firm's existing leadership team, which includes Andrew Taylor in APAC and Miranti Rostian in Southeast Asia.
Kearabilwe Nonyana, Source: LinkedIn
Nonyana brings over a decade of experience in research, analysis, and derivative sales from various banks and brokerages in Johannesburg. Previously, he was an Equity and Derivatives Sales Trader with IG South Africa for over two years. He then spent another two years at ThinkMarkets, where he served, among other roles, as Head of Equity Research.
XTB Online Investing Names Theocharis Panayi as General Manager
Polish publicly-listed forex and CFD broker XTB appointed Theocharis Panayi as the General Manager for XTB online investing. Panayi announced in a post on LinkedIn today (Monday) that he will be taking the Cyprus-based role beginning this month.
Theocharis Panayi, Source: LinkedIn
The experienced legal and compliance expert recently served as the Head of Compliance at Klips Official, which is also based in Cyprus. According to his LinkedIn profile, he served in the role for slightly more than two years. Besides that, for nearly three years, Panayi was the Head of Legal Compliance for TOPFX LTD based in Limassol from 2019.
Muinmos Names Sa'adeh to Lead Middle East Expansion Drive
Client onboarding platform provider Muinmos expanded into the Middle East market with the appointment of Nadeem Sa'adeh as Regional Business Development Director, marking the company's first strategic hire in the region.
Nadeem Sa'adeh, Regional Business Development Director at Muinmos
Sa'adeh will spearhead the RegTech firm's growth initiatives in the MENA region, focusing on expanding Muinmos' client portfolio among regulated brokers, banks, digital wallet providers, and crypto firms. His role encompasses sales, strategic partnership development, and regulatory relationship management.
Advanced Markets Hires New Business Development Head for UK
Oksana Remez left Finalto to join the UK unit of Advanced Markets as the Head of Business Development. Her departure from Finalto came after she spent more than nine years there. In her new role, she will lead the company’s global sales strategy, drive business development, and foster client relationships.
Oksana Remez, Head of Business Devotement at Advanced Markets (UK); Source: LinkedIn
“Her vision and leadership in sales and business development will play a crucial role in accelerating our growth and enhancing the value we deliver to our clients,” said Anthony Brocco, CEO of Advanced Markets (UK) Limited, which is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
This week in our executive move coverage: Trump named Paul Atkins as the new SEC Chair; Siri Porncharoenrit joined Scope Markets; CFI South Africa named Zihaad Israfil as CEO; GTN enlisted 20-year fintech veteran as European CEO; Britannia welcomed new COO; while Scope Prime named Kearabilwe Nonyana as Head of Africa.
Also, XTB Online Investing added Theocharis Panayi as the General Manager; Muinmos brought in Sa'adeh to lead the Middle East expansion drive, while Advanced Markets hired a new Business Development Head for the UK.
Trump Taps Paul Atkins to Lead SEC
US President-elect Donald Trump picked Paul Atkins to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Atkins, a former commissioner at the agency and veteran of conservative financial space, is expected to steer the agency toward a lighter regulatory approach.
Paul Atkins
Atkins brings a wealth of experience in the regulatory space. He was the former Republican SEC commissioner under President George W. Bush and has reportedly championed innovation in the financial markets in his past roles. After leaving the agency, Atkins founded Patomak Global Partners, a consulting firm specializing in guiding financial firms through Washington’s regulations.
Siri Porncharoenrit switched to Scope Markets as the Country Manager based in Bangkok, Thailand. According to her LinkedIn profile, Porncharoenrit has been serving in the same capacity at Exinity for seven months now.
Siri Porncharoenrit, Source: LinkedIn
Porncharoenrit has an extensive industry background and has worked for notable brands. She was the Country Manager for Thailand at Hantec Markets for more than three years. Prior to this, she was the Business Development Executive and an Account Manager.
CFI Financial Group launched its operations in South Africa and appointed Zihaad Israfil as CEO. With nearly two decades of experience in leadership, sales, and trading, Israfil is set to lead the company’s growth and strengthen its presence in the region.
Hisham Mansour, Co-Founder and Managing Director. Source: CFI
“Our entry into South Africa represents a significant milestone in CFI’s strategic vision for global growth,” said Hisham Mansour, Co-Founder and Managing Director of CFI Financial Group. “We are pleased to have Israfil lead this initiative,” he continued. “His deep understanding of the trading landscape and his dynamic leadership will ensure our success in this important market.”
GTN Enlists 20-Year Fintech Veteran as European CEO
GTN has named Christopher Gregory as its new CEO for Europe. Gregory will lead the company's efforts to expand its presence in the region, which is a key part of GTN's global growth strategy. Gregory has over 20 years of experience in SaaS solutions, brokerage services, and fintech.
Chris Gregory, Source: LinkedIn
He has a background in launching and scaling businesses in these areas. His expertise includes regulatory compliance, technical knowledge, and strategic leadership. Before joining GTN, Gregory was the Chief Operating Officer at SideCaps for two years. In this role, he managed operations for a platform catering to German SMEs.
Britannia Global Markets appointed Martin Ryan, a thirty-year financial services veteran, as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and promoted Jodie Kelsall to Chief of Staff (CS). The London-based firm announced these appointments this week as part of its growth initiatives.
Martin Ryan
Ryan joins Britannia from TP ICAP, where he also served as COO. His extensive career includes leadership positions at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), where he was CEO of Business Services, and LCH Clearnet, where he served as CIO and board member. Ryan also held significant positions at Morgan Stanley and began his career in JP Morgan's markets sales and trading business.
Scope Prime Names Kearabilwe Nonyana as Head of Africa
Institutional liquidity provider Scope Prime appointed Kearabilwe (Kea) Nonyana as Head of Africa, strengthening its institutional presence across the continent. The Johannesburg-based executive is the latest regional head, complementing the firm's existing leadership team, which includes Andrew Taylor in APAC and Miranti Rostian in Southeast Asia.
Kearabilwe Nonyana, Source: LinkedIn
Nonyana brings over a decade of experience in research, analysis, and derivative sales from various banks and brokerages in Johannesburg. Previously, he was an Equity and Derivatives Sales Trader with IG South Africa for over two years. He then spent another two years at ThinkMarkets, where he served, among other roles, as Head of Equity Research.
XTB Online Investing Names Theocharis Panayi as General Manager
Polish publicly-listed forex and CFD broker XTB appointed Theocharis Panayi as the General Manager for XTB online investing. Panayi announced in a post on LinkedIn today (Monday) that he will be taking the Cyprus-based role beginning this month.
Theocharis Panayi, Source: LinkedIn
The experienced legal and compliance expert recently served as the Head of Compliance at Klips Official, which is also based in Cyprus. According to his LinkedIn profile, he served in the role for slightly more than two years. Besides that, for nearly three years, Panayi was the Head of Legal Compliance for TOPFX LTD based in Limassol from 2019.
Muinmos Names Sa'adeh to Lead Middle East Expansion Drive
Client onboarding platform provider Muinmos expanded into the Middle East market with the appointment of Nadeem Sa'adeh as Regional Business Development Director, marking the company's first strategic hire in the region.
Nadeem Sa'adeh, Regional Business Development Director at Muinmos
Sa'adeh will spearhead the RegTech firm's growth initiatives in the MENA region, focusing on expanding Muinmos' client portfolio among regulated brokers, banks, digital wallet providers, and crypto firms. His role encompasses sales, strategic partnership development, and regulatory relationship management.
Advanced Markets Hires New Business Development Head for UK
Oksana Remez left Finalto to join the UK unit of Advanced Markets as the Head of Business Development. Her departure from Finalto came after she spent more than nine years there. In her new role, she will lead the company’s global sales strategy, drive business development, and foster client relationships.
Oksana Remez, Head of Business Devotement at Advanced Markets (UK); Source: LinkedIn
“Her vision and leadership in sales and business development will play a crucial role in accelerating our growth and enhancing the value we deliver to our clients,” said Anthony Brocco, CEO of Advanced Markets (UK) Limited, which is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Markets.com Names New Head of Compliance After eToro and FOREX.com Stints
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
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#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #AXI
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
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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