Among the latest executive moves, IG Group named Gavin Chia as the CEO of IG Singapore & Emerging Markets.
Albert Soleiman, the former Chief Financial Officer of CMC Markets, joined a London-based digital firm, among other industry changes.
Stripe-backed Tempo taps Simon Taylor for blockchain
payments
Topping our list of the latest executive moves, Tempo, a
payments-focused Layer 1 blockchain incubated by Stripe and Paradigm, appointed
Simon Taylor to a full-time role.
Simon Taylor, Source: LinkedIn
Taylor is stepping back from his day-to-day position as a
strategic advisor at fraud prevention platform Sardine after more than three
years, but will remain involved with Sardine in an advisory capacity.
Elsewhere, Traze CEO Erkin Kamran stepped down from his role
to pursue a new venture at the intersection of traditional finance and Web3.
Erkin Kamran, Source: LinkedIn
Kamran said his next project will focus on trading and
fintech innovation, inviting industry peers to connect on areas such as
product, liquidity, and go-to-market strategies. Traze recently secured a
license in the United Arab Emirates.
FYNXT named Stephen Miles as the new Chief Revenue Officer,
tasking him with leading the company’s global sales and marketing strategy, among
other responsibilities.
Stephen Miles, Source: LinkedIn
Miles joins from OpenText, where he most recently served as
Global Vice President and GM of Software Services. He previously held senior
roles at OpenText and Micro Focus, including Vice President and GM for Software
Services in EMEA.
Also this week, IG Group named Gavin Chia CEO of IG Singapore & Emerging Markets. Chia previously served as CEO of Moomoo Singapore, where he also served as COO.
Gavin Chia, Source: LinkedIn
Before that, he was Managing Director at Futu Singapore,
where he played a key role in establishing the firm’s local operations and
licensing.
In the UK, Albert Soleiman, former Chief Financial Officer of CMC Markets, joined a London-based company specializing in web design, development, and online marketing.
Albert Soleiman, Source: LinkedIn
His move comes months after stepping down from his role at the London-headquartered broker.
Soleiman left CMC Markets in February, when the company announced his immediate departure as CFO and confirmed he also stepped down as a director.
Spotware Systems’ former PR Manager launches own startup
Lastly, Rosemary Barnes, a seasoned PR professional with
experience in fintech and crypto, launched her own agency, PR Plug. The new
venture will focus on supporting firms in forex, cryptocurrency, fintech, and
artificial intelligence.
Rosemary Barnes, Source: LinkedIn
Barnes previously served as PR and Media Manager at
CoinPayments for just over a year and spent more than four years leading PR and
marketing at B2Broker. She also held roles at Spotware Systems and other
industry firms.
Stripe-backed Tempo taps Simon Taylor for blockchain
payments
Topping our list of the latest executive moves, Tempo, a
payments-focused Layer 1 blockchain incubated by Stripe and Paradigm, appointed
Simon Taylor to a full-time role.
Simon Taylor, Source: LinkedIn
Taylor is stepping back from his day-to-day position as a
strategic advisor at fraud prevention platform Sardine after more than three
years, but will remain involved with Sardine in an advisory capacity.
Elsewhere, Traze CEO Erkin Kamran stepped down from his role
to pursue a new venture at the intersection of traditional finance and Web3.
Erkin Kamran, Source: LinkedIn
Kamran said his next project will focus on trading and
fintech innovation, inviting industry peers to connect on areas such as
product, liquidity, and go-to-market strategies. Traze recently secured a
license in the United Arab Emirates.
FYNXT named Stephen Miles as the new Chief Revenue Officer,
tasking him with leading the company’s global sales and marketing strategy, among
other responsibilities.
Stephen Miles, Source: LinkedIn
Miles joins from OpenText, where he most recently served as
Global Vice President and GM of Software Services. He previously held senior
roles at OpenText and Micro Focus, including Vice President and GM for Software
Services in EMEA.
Also this week, IG Group named Gavin Chia CEO of IG Singapore & Emerging Markets. Chia previously served as CEO of Moomoo Singapore, where he also served as COO.
Gavin Chia, Source: LinkedIn
Before that, he was Managing Director at Futu Singapore,
where he played a key role in establishing the firm’s local operations and
licensing.
In the UK, Albert Soleiman, former Chief Financial Officer of CMC Markets, joined a London-based company specializing in web design, development, and online marketing.
Albert Soleiman, Source: LinkedIn
His move comes months after stepping down from his role at the London-headquartered broker.
Soleiman left CMC Markets in February, when the company announced his immediate departure as CFO and confirmed he also stepped down as a director.
Spotware Systems’ former PR Manager launches own startup
Lastly, Rosemary Barnes, a seasoned PR professional with
experience in fintech and crypto, launched her own agency, PR Plug. The new
venture will focus on supporting firms in forex, cryptocurrency, fintech, and
artificial intelligence.
Rosemary Barnes, Source: LinkedIn
Barnes previously served as PR and Media Manager at
CoinPayments for just over a year and spent more than four years leading PR and
marketing at B2Broker. She also held roles at Spotware Systems and other
industry firms.
Mohammed Younis Becomes Noor Capital’s Brokerage CEO after Nine Months in the Role Temporarily
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
In this video, we take an in-depth look at @Exness , a global multi-asset broker operating since 2008, known for fast withdrawals, flexible account types, and strong regulatory coverage across multiple regions.
We break down Exness’s regulatory framework, supported trading platforms including MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Terminal, and the Exness Trade App, as well as available account types such as Standard, Pro, Zero, and Raw Spread.
You’ll also learn about Exness’s leverage options, fees and commissions, swap-free trading, available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, stocks, and cryptocurrencies, and what traders can expect in terms of execution, funding speed, and customer support.
Watch the full review to see whether Exness aligns with your trading goals and strategy.
👉 Explore Exness’s full broker listing on the Finance Magnates Directory:
https://directory.financemagnates.com/multi-asset-brokers/exness/
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @Exness , a global multi-asset broker operating since 2008, known for fast withdrawals, flexible account types, and strong regulatory coverage across multiple regions.
We break down Exness’s regulatory framework, supported trading platforms including MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Terminal, and the Exness Trade App, as well as available account types such as Standard, Pro, Zero, and Raw Spread.
You’ll also learn about Exness’s leverage options, fees and commissions, swap-free trading, available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, stocks, and cryptocurrencies, and what traders can expect in terms of execution, funding speed, and customer support.
Watch the full review to see whether Exness aligns with your trading goals and strategy.
👉 Explore Exness’s full broker listing on the Finance Magnates Directory:
https://directory.financemagnates.com/multi-asset-brokers/exness/
📣 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
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▶️ YouTube: /@financemagnates_official
#Exness #ExnessReview #Forex #FinanceMagnates #ForexBroker #BrokerReview #CFDTrading #OnlineTrading #MarketInsights
