Kraken and CAPEX.com also reported notable executive moves this week.
This week in our executive news coverage: Kraken recruited Stephanie Lemmerman as the new Chief Financial Officer; Virgin Money's Former Executive joined IG Group as CFO; Swissquote promoted a 22-year veteran to the new People Chief Post; and Exinity's Former Country Manager will now lead CAPEX.com in Colombia. Elsewhere, Binance's Former executive joined the crypto exchange Bitget.
Executive Moves of the Week
Kraken Recruits Stephanie Lemmerman as Chief Financial Officer
Kraken hired Stephanie Lemmerman as its new Chief Financial Officer. Lemmerman, who has a background in fintech and crypto, will step into the new role as the exchange aims to deepen its presence in the crypto and financial sectors. Lemmerman has extensive experience in the financial landscape, including her recent tenure as CFO at Dapper Labs, a blockchain and NFT company.
Stephanie Lemmerman, Source: LinkedIn
Commenting about the appointment, Arjun Sethi, the Co-CEO at Kraken, said: “Stephanie has deep expertise across fintech, gaming, and consumer crypto at scale. She’s one of the best financial and operations thinkers I've met in a long time. As we continue on our path of growth, I look forward to partnering with her to build more bridges into the world of crypto rails and between traditional finance and decentralized financial technology.”
Virgin Money's Former Executive Joins IG Group as CFO
IG Group named Clifford Abrahams Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, effective December. Abrahams will join the Board in his new role. He brings experience as a CFO across major financial institutions.
Clifford Abrahams, Source: LinkedIn
Most recently, Abrahams served as Group CFO for Virgin Money UK, a position he held since 2021. Before Virgin Money, he was Group CFO at ABN AMRO Bank for nearly four years. He held the same role at the Dutch insurer Delta Lloyd Group.
Swissquote Promotes 22-Year Veteran to New People Chief Post
Swissquote created the Chief People Officer position and appointed its long-serving Head of Human Resources, Tara Yip, to the new role effective January. The appointment marked a significant strategic shift for Switzerland's online bank as it elevates human capital management to the executive level.
Yip, who has led Swissquote's HR operations for over two decades, will reportedly join the company's Executive Management team in her new capacity. A Swiss native born in 1973, Yip reportedly brings extensive experience in talent management, diversity initiatives, and organizational development to the role.
Exinity's Former Country Manager to Lead CAPEX.com in Colombia
Geofrey Briñez joined CAPEX.com as Country Manager in Colombia. Briñez brings extensive experience from several previous responsibilities to in the financial and tech industries. Most recently, Briñez was the Country Manager at Exinity for six months, focusing on product launches and strategic growth.
Geofrey Briñez, Source: LinkedIn
Before this, he worked at Equiti Capital as a Business Development and Account Manager for about two and half years, where he focused on business development within the Latin American market. Briñez also held short-term roles, including as a Sales Specialist at LB Sistemas.
Another Former Binance Exec Joins Bitget Crypto Exchange
Bitget appointed Min Lin, Binance's Former Regional Vice President for Latin America, as its Chief Business Officer. Lin will reportedly focus on strengthening Bitget's presence in key regional markets and expanding its product offerings.
Min Lin, Source: Bitget
Lin joined Bitget after leading Binance's Latin American operations, where he played a key role in regulatory compliance and strategic growth. Prior to entering the crypto sector, he served as an executive director in Goldman Sachs' Global Markets Division for over five years.
This week in our executive news coverage: Kraken recruited Stephanie Lemmerman as the new Chief Financial Officer; Virgin Money's Former Executive joined IG Group as CFO; Swissquote promoted a 22-year veteran to the new People Chief Post; and Exinity's Former Country Manager will now lead CAPEX.com in Colombia. Elsewhere, Binance's Former executive joined the crypto exchange Bitget.
Executive Moves of the Week
Kraken Recruits Stephanie Lemmerman as Chief Financial Officer
Kraken hired Stephanie Lemmerman as its new Chief Financial Officer. Lemmerman, who has a background in fintech and crypto, will step into the new role as the exchange aims to deepen its presence in the crypto and financial sectors. Lemmerman has extensive experience in the financial landscape, including her recent tenure as CFO at Dapper Labs, a blockchain and NFT company.
Stephanie Lemmerman, Source: LinkedIn
Commenting about the appointment, Arjun Sethi, the Co-CEO at Kraken, said: “Stephanie has deep expertise across fintech, gaming, and consumer crypto at scale. She’s one of the best financial and operations thinkers I've met in a long time. As we continue on our path of growth, I look forward to partnering with her to build more bridges into the world of crypto rails and between traditional finance and decentralized financial technology.”
Virgin Money's Former Executive Joins IG Group as CFO
IG Group named Clifford Abrahams Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, effective December. Abrahams will join the Board in his new role. He brings experience as a CFO across major financial institutions.
Clifford Abrahams, Source: LinkedIn
Most recently, Abrahams served as Group CFO for Virgin Money UK, a position he held since 2021. Before Virgin Money, he was Group CFO at ABN AMRO Bank for nearly four years. He held the same role at the Dutch insurer Delta Lloyd Group.
Swissquote Promotes 22-Year Veteran to New People Chief Post
Swissquote created the Chief People Officer position and appointed its long-serving Head of Human Resources, Tara Yip, to the new role effective January. The appointment marked a significant strategic shift for Switzerland's online bank as it elevates human capital management to the executive level.
Yip, who has led Swissquote's HR operations for over two decades, will reportedly join the company's Executive Management team in her new capacity. A Swiss native born in 1973, Yip reportedly brings extensive experience in talent management, diversity initiatives, and organizational development to the role.
Exinity's Former Country Manager to Lead CAPEX.com in Colombia
Geofrey Briñez joined CAPEX.com as Country Manager in Colombia. Briñez brings extensive experience from several previous responsibilities to in the financial and tech industries. Most recently, Briñez was the Country Manager at Exinity for six months, focusing on product launches and strategic growth.
Geofrey Briñez, Source: LinkedIn
Before this, he worked at Equiti Capital as a Business Development and Account Manager for about two and half years, where he focused on business development within the Latin American market. Briñez also held short-term roles, including as a Sales Specialist at LB Sistemas.
Another Former Binance Exec Joins Bitget Crypto Exchange
Bitget appointed Min Lin, Binance's Former Regional Vice President for Latin America, as its Chief Business Officer. Lin will reportedly focus on strengthening Bitget's presence in key regional markets and expanding its product offerings.
Min Lin, Source: Bitget
Lin joined Bitget after leading Binance's Latin American operations, where he played a key role in regulatory compliance and strategic growth. Prior to entering the crypto sector, he served as an executive director in Goldman Sachs' Global Markets Division for over five years.
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.
📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.
Connect with us:
🔗 LinkedIn: /financemagnates
👍 Facebook: /financemagnates
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financemagnates
🐦 X: https://x.com/financemagnates
🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/tag/financemagnates
▶️ YouTube: /@financemagnates_official
#Blueberry #BlueberryMarkets #BrokerReview #ForexBroker #CFDTrading #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #TradingPlatforms #MarketInsights
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.
📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.
Connect with us:
🔗 LinkedIn: /financemagnates
👍 Facebook: /financemagnates
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financemagnates
🐦 X: https://x.com/financemagnates
🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/tag/financemagnates
▶️ YouTube: /@financemagnates_official
#Blueberry #BlueberryMarkets #BrokerReview #ForexBroker #CFDTrading #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #TradingPlatforms #MarketInsights
Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
#Exness #Forex #Trading #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Finance #FinanceMagnates
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
#Exness #Forex #Trading #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Finance #FinanceMagnates
How does the Finance Magnates newsroom handle sensitive updates that may affect a brand?
How does the Finance Magnates newsroom handle sensitive updates that may affect a brand?
Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the approach: reaching out before publication, hearing all sides, and making careful, case-by-case decisions with balance and responsibility.
⚖ Balanced reporting
📞 Right of response
📰 Responsible journalism
#FinanceMagnates #FinancialJournalism #ResponsibleReporting #FinanceNews #EditorialStandards
Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the approach: reaching out before publication, hearing all sides, and making careful, case-by-case decisions with balance and responsibility.
⚖ Balanced reporting
📞 Right of response
📰 Responsible journalism
#FinanceMagnates #FinancialJournalism #ResponsibleReporting #FinanceNews #EditorialStandards
Executive Interview | Kieran Duff | Head of UK Growth & Business Development, Darwinex | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Kieran Duff | Head of UK Growth & Business Development, Darwinex | FMLS:25
Here is our conversation with Kieran Duff, who brings a rare dual view of the market as both a broker and a trader at Darwinex.
We begin with his take on the Summit and then turn to broker growth. Kieran shares one quick, practical tip brokers can use right now to improve performance. We also cover the rising spotlight on prop trading and whether it is good or bad for the trading industry.
Kieran explains where Darwinex sits on the CFDs-broker-meets-funding spectrum, and how the model differs from the typical setups seen across the market.
We finish with a look at how he uses AI in his daily workflow — both inside the brokerage and in his own trading.
Here is our conversation with Kieran Duff, who brings a rare dual view of the market as both a broker and a trader at Darwinex.
We begin with his take on the Summit and then turn to broker growth. Kieran shares one quick, practical tip brokers can use right now to improve performance. We also cover the rising spotlight on prop trading and whether it is good or bad for the trading industry.
Kieran explains where Darwinex sits on the CFDs-broker-meets-funding spectrum, and how the model differs from the typical setups seen across the market.
We finish with a look at how he uses AI in his daily workflow — both inside the brokerage and in his own trading.
Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, in a world flooded with information, the difference lies in rigorous cross-checking, human scrutiny, and a commitment to publishing only factual, trustworthy reporting.
📰 Verified reporting
🔎 Human-led scrutiny
✅ Facts over noise
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, in a world flooded with information, the difference lies in rigorous cross-checking, human scrutiny, and a commitment to publishing only factual, trustworthy reporting.
📰 Verified reporting
🔎 Human-led scrutiny
✅ Facts over noise
