Other firms that reported significant executive appointments this week include Payabl., Zenfinex, and Ebury.
In this week's executive move coverage, we highlight some of the notable appointments, promotions, and exits across the fintech and FX sectors. Payabl. hired Kristaps Zips as UK CEO; Tickmill and INFINOX's Former Compliance Executive launched his own FX firm; and Trustly named Adam Miller as Group CFO.
At Zenfinex, the company appointed ATFX UK’s Steve Whittet as the new Commercial Director; Ebury announced two hires for Derivatives and APAC; Temenos appointed Barb Morgan to spearhead AI solutions; while TraditionData enlisted six executives, Including ex-Parameta Deputy CEO.
Executive Moves of the Week
Payabl. Hires Kristaps Zips as UK CEO
Starting off our executive move segment, Payabl., an online payment service provider, appointed Kristaps Zips as UK CEO. Zips joined the company from Unlimint, where he served as Head of Treasury. He also held other roles, including Executive Director and Head of Banking Operations, at the London-based payments firm.
Kristaps Zips, Source: LinkedIn
Welcoming the appointment, Zips disclosed the news on his LinkedIn post: “In the past few weeks, I’ve traveled across Europe, meeting our teams in Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Limassol. I’ve been truly impressed by the talent and passion across the company, particularly our commitment to building innovative products and delivering exceptional customer service.”
Tickmill and INFINOX's Former Compliance Exec Launches Own FX Company
Having been involved in the retail CFD industry as a Compliance Officer since 2018, Toby Dyke is now focusing on developing his own project, Misano Payments. The startup offers currency exchange and payment solutions for private and small corporate clients.
Toby Dyke, Misano Payments
The founder of Misano Payments' journey in the retail CFD and FX industry began over six years ago as a Compliance Officer in the London branch of broker GMO-Z.com. Dyke then moved to Tickmill, where he worked for nearly three years, and most recently held the same position at INFINOX.
Trustly, an open banking payments company, appointed Adam Miller as its Group Chief Financial Officer. The new executive, who will be based in Stockholm, joins Trustly after a successful tenure at Deliveroo, where he served as CFO for over two years.
Adam Miller, Source: LinkedIn
During his tenure at Deliveroo, Miller oversaw the company's 2021 London Stock Exchange listing and managed its operations through the pandemic period. His appointment to Trustly comes as the open banking payments company continues to expand across multiple regions and sectors. Miller's experience with high-growth tech firms is seen as valuable for Trustly's future development plans.
Zenfinex Appoints ATFX UK’s Steve Whittet as Commercial Director
Steve Whittet, who recently served as the Sales Managing Director at ATFX Connect UK, is heading to the online trading firm Zenfinex as the Commercial Director (Head of Institutional Sales). Whittet has been with ATFX UK for more than three years.
Steve Whittet
The industry veteran has also worked for notable brands like ThinkMarkets, ADS Securities London, and GKFX. At ThinkMarkets, he was the Senior Director of Institutional Business Development, while at ADS Securities and GKFX, he served as the Head of Institutional Sales and Global Head of Institutional Sales, respectively.
Ebury Announces Two Hires for Derivatives and APAC
Ebury, a global financial technology company, announced changes to its Institutional Solutions team to support the alternative fund management sector. The company hired Tom Farrow and Aaron Bird.
Menne Mennes, Managing Director at Ebury, Source: LinkedIn
Previously, Farrow served as Group Director of Trading and sat on the Executive Board at Monex Europe. During his tenure, he contributed to the development of the Monex Trading Team and the creation of their Derivatives Trading desk.
Temenos Appoints Barb Morgan to Spearhead AI Solutions
Banking software provider Temenos named Barb Morgan as the new Chief Product and Technology Officer. Morgan, a veteran with over 25 years of experience in global product development, will report directly to CEO Jean-Pierre Brulard and join the company's Executive Committee.
Barb Morgan, Source: LinkedIn
In her new role, Morgan will spearhead Temenos' technology and product organization. She will focus on expanding the company's global footprint through cloud-based platforms and AI-driven solutions. Her appointment comes at a crucial time as Temenos aims to strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving financial technology sector.
TraditionData Taps Six Key Hires, Including Ex-Parameta Deputy CEO
Lastly, TraditionData, a division of Tradition Group, announced a series of high-profile appointments across its global operations. The appointments are part of an expansion plan for the firm's data services capabilities. In total, the provider of financial market data for the listed and OTC derivatives market appointed six new senior experts.
Chris Dearie, Source: LinkedIn
The firm has tapped industry veteran Chris Dearie as its new Chief Operating Officer. Dearie, with nearly 25 years of experience in financial services, joins TraditionData from Parameta Solutions, where he served as Deputy CEO. In his new role, he will oversee various operational aspects, including data production, management, and distribution strategy.
In this week's executive move coverage, we highlight some of the notable appointments, promotions, and exits across the fintech and FX sectors. Payabl. hired Kristaps Zips as UK CEO; Tickmill and INFINOX's Former Compliance Executive launched his own FX firm; and Trustly named Adam Miller as Group CFO.
At Zenfinex, the company appointed ATFX UK’s Steve Whittet as the new Commercial Director; Ebury announced two hires for Derivatives and APAC; Temenos appointed Barb Morgan to spearhead AI solutions; while TraditionData enlisted six executives, Including ex-Parameta Deputy CEO.
Executive Moves of the Week
Payabl. Hires Kristaps Zips as UK CEO
Starting off our executive move segment, Payabl., an online payment service provider, appointed Kristaps Zips as UK CEO. Zips joined the company from Unlimint, where he served as Head of Treasury. He also held other roles, including Executive Director and Head of Banking Operations, at the London-based payments firm.
Kristaps Zips, Source: LinkedIn
Welcoming the appointment, Zips disclosed the news on his LinkedIn post: “In the past few weeks, I’ve traveled across Europe, meeting our teams in Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Limassol. I’ve been truly impressed by the talent and passion across the company, particularly our commitment to building innovative products and delivering exceptional customer service.”
Tickmill and INFINOX's Former Compliance Exec Launches Own FX Company
Having been involved in the retail CFD industry as a Compliance Officer since 2018, Toby Dyke is now focusing on developing his own project, Misano Payments. The startup offers currency exchange and payment solutions for private and small corporate clients.
Toby Dyke, Misano Payments
The founder of Misano Payments' journey in the retail CFD and FX industry began over six years ago as a Compliance Officer in the London branch of broker GMO-Z.com. Dyke then moved to Tickmill, where he worked for nearly three years, and most recently held the same position at INFINOX.
Trustly, an open banking payments company, appointed Adam Miller as its Group Chief Financial Officer. The new executive, who will be based in Stockholm, joins Trustly after a successful tenure at Deliveroo, where he served as CFO for over two years.
Adam Miller, Source: LinkedIn
During his tenure at Deliveroo, Miller oversaw the company's 2021 London Stock Exchange listing and managed its operations through the pandemic period. His appointment to Trustly comes as the open banking payments company continues to expand across multiple regions and sectors. Miller's experience with high-growth tech firms is seen as valuable for Trustly's future development plans.
Zenfinex Appoints ATFX UK’s Steve Whittet as Commercial Director
Steve Whittet, who recently served as the Sales Managing Director at ATFX Connect UK, is heading to the online trading firm Zenfinex as the Commercial Director (Head of Institutional Sales). Whittet has been with ATFX UK for more than three years.
Steve Whittet
The industry veteran has also worked for notable brands like ThinkMarkets, ADS Securities London, and GKFX. At ThinkMarkets, he was the Senior Director of Institutional Business Development, while at ADS Securities and GKFX, he served as the Head of Institutional Sales and Global Head of Institutional Sales, respectively.
Ebury Announces Two Hires for Derivatives and APAC
Ebury, a global financial technology company, announced changes to its Institutional Solutions team to support the alternative fund management sector. The company hired Tom Farrow and Aaron Bird.
Menne Mennes, Managing Director at Ebury, Source: LinkedIn
Previously, Farrow served as Group Director of Trading and sat on the Executive Board at Monex Europe. During his tenure, he contributed to the development of the Monex Trading Team and the creation of their Derivatives Trading desk.
Temenos Appoints Barb Morgan to Spearhead AI Solutions
Banking software provider Temenos named Barb Morgan as the new Chief Product and Technology Officer. Morgan, a veteran with over 25 years of experience in global product development, will report directly to CEO Jean-Pierre Brulard and join the company's Executive Committee.
Barb Morgan, Source: LinkedIn
In her new role, Morgan will spearhead Temenos' technology and product organization. She will focus on expanding the company's global footprint through cloud-based platforms and AI-driven solutions. Her appointment comes at a crucial time as Temenos aims to strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving financial technology sector.
TraditionData Taps Six Key Hires, Including Ex-Parameta Deputy CEO
Lastly, TraditionData, a division of Tradition Group, announced a series of high-profile appointments across its global operations. The appointments are part of an expansion plan for the firm's data services capabilities. In total, the provider of financial market data for the listed and OTC derivatives market appointed six new senior experts.
Chris Dearie, Source: LinkedIn
The firm has tapped industry veteran Chris Dearie as its new Chief Operating Officer. Dearie, with nearly 25 years of experience in financial services, joins TraditionData from Parameta Solutions, where he served as Deputy CEO. In his new role, he will oversee various operational aspects, including data production, management, and distribution strategy.
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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.
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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:
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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
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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
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Executive Interview | Kieran Duff | Head of UK Growth & Business Development, Darwinex | FMLS:25
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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.
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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.
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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