Meta's Chief Revenue Officer moved to Robinhood's Board as Trading 212 appointed a new Chairman.
Also, in this week's highlights, Bitcoin mining firm Argo Blockchain welcomed Justin Nolan as the new CEO.
In another week of high-profile executive moves: Trading 212 appointed a new Chairman, Scope Prime welcomed Debbie Georgiou as Institutional Business Development Manager for EMEA, while Meta's Chief Revenue Officer shifted to Robinhood.
In the wild west of finance, the publicly-listed Bitcoin mining firm Argo Blockchain named Justin Nolan CEO, and investment infrastructure provider Upvest brought former Starling Bank executive Symmie Swil as UK General Manager.
Trading 212 Appoints New Chairman
This week's executive moves summary starts with the leadership changes at Trading 212. The company appointed Gary Dixon as the new Chairman, replacing Andrew Bole, who recently ended a four-and-a-half tenure steering the company's Board. Dixon is assuming the role after dedicating nearly four years to serving as a Non-Executive Director and the Chair of the company's audit committee.
Gary Dixon, Source: LinkedIn
He joined the Trading212 Board from Wesleyan Unit Trust Managers Limited, where he served as the Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chair. Dixon also served in a similar capacity at the Universities Superannuation Scheme and chaired the University of Leicester Council, among other roles across several industries, including serving as the Chief Risk Officer at IG Group for nearly fifteen years.
Scope Prime Welcomed New Institutional Business Development Manager for EMEA
Meanwhile, institutional liquidity provider Scope Prime, the subsidiary of Rostro Financial Group, enlisted Debbie Georgiou as the Institutional Business Development Manager for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. Based in Cyprus, Georgiou will be responsible for new business development and managing existing client relationships in the area.
Debbie Georgiou, Source: LinkedIn
This appointment is reportedly part of Scope Prime's strategy to expand its localized business development teams, an approach the company has previously implemented in other regions. It followed other recent regional hires by Scope Prime, including Andrew Taylor as Head of Scope Prime APAC and Kea Nonyana as Head of Scope Prime Africa.
The US fintech giant Robinhood also announced a change to its executive Board of Directors. John Hegeman, with nearly two decades of experience in digital advertising, product development, and business strategy, is the new addition.
John Hegeman, Source: LinkedIn
Hegeman is currently the Chief Revenue Officer at Meta, where he leads the company's global monetization efforts. Since joining Meta in 2007, he has been involved in shaping its advertising business and managing teams across various segments.
In the crypto and blockchain sector, the publicly listed Bitcoin mining company Argo Blockchain appointed Justin Nolan as its new Chief Executive Officer and Director.
Justin Nolan, Source: LinkedIn
Nolan, who previously served as Argo's Chief Growth Officer, rejoined the company after a stint as CEO at Arkon Energy, a digital infrastructure firm.
Lastly, investment infrastructure provider Upvest brought former Starling Bank executive Symmie Swil as UK General Manager to lead its growth strategy in the region.
Symmie Swil, Source: LinkedIn
The Berlin-based fintech, which processes over 2 million investment orders weekly across 20 markets, received Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approval in 2024 and reportedly aims to establish partnerships with three UK clients by year-end.
In another week of high-profile executive moves: Trading 212 appointed a new Chairman, Scope Prime welcomed Debbie Georgiou as Institutional Business Development Manager for EMEA, while Meta's Chief Revenue Officer shifted to Robinhood.
In the wild west of finance, the publicly-listed Bitcoin mining firm Argo Blockchain named Justin Nolan CEO, and investment infrastructure provider Upvest brought former Starling Bank executive Symmie Swil as UK General Manager.
Trading 212 Appoints New Chairman
This week's executive moves summary starts with the leadership changes at Trading 212. The company appointed Gary Dixon as the new Chairman, replacing Andrew Bole, who recently ended a four-and-a-half tenure steering the company's Board. Dixon is assuming the role after dedicating nearly four years to serving as a Non-Executive Director and the Chair of the company's audit committee.
Gary Dixon, Source: LinkedIn
He joined the Trading212 Board from Wesleyan Unit Trust Managers Limited, where he served as the Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chair. Dixon also served in a similar capacity at the Universities Superannuation Scheme and chaired the University of Leicester Council, among other roles across several industries, including serving as the Chief Risk Officer at IG Group for nearly fifteen years.
Scope Prime Welcomed New Institutional Business Development Manager for EMEA
Meanwhile, institutional liquidity provider Scope Prime, the subsidiary of Rostro Financial Group, enlisted Debbie Georgiou as the Institutional Business Development Manager for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. Based in Cyprus, Georgiou will be responsible for new business development and managing existing client relationships in the area.
Debbie Georgiou, Source: LinkedIn
This appointment is reportedly part of Scope Prime's strategy to expand its localized business development teams, an approach the company has previously implemented in other regions. It followed other recent regional hires by Scope Prime, including Andrew Taylor as Head of Scope Prime APAC and Kea Nonyana as Head of Scope Prime Africa.
The US fintech giant Robinhood also announced a change to its executive Board of Directors. John Hegeman, with nearly two decades of experience in digital advertising, product development, and business strategy, is the new addition.
John Hegeman, Source: LinkedIn
Hegeman is currently the Chief Revenue Officer at Meta, where he leads the company's global monetization efforts. Since joining Meta in 2007, he has been involved in shaping its advertising business and managing teams across various segments.
In the crypto and blockchain sector, the publicly listed Bitcoin mining company Argo Blockchain appointed Justin Nolan as its new Chief Executive Officer and Director.
Justin Nolan, Source: LinkedIn
Nolan, who previously served as Argo's Chief Growth Officer, rejoined the company after a stint as CEO at Arkon Energy, a digital infrastructure firm.
Lastly, investment infrastructure provider Upvest brought former Starling Bank executive Symmie Swil as UK General Manager to lead its growth strategy in the region.
Symmie Swil, Source: LinkedIn
The Berlin-based fintech, which processes over 2 million investment orders weekly across 20 markets, received Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approval in 2024 and reportedly aims to establish partnerships with three UK clients by year-end.
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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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
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#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.
📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.
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