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.
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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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.
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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.
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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
