This week, Capital.com appointed Travis Robson as the new CEO for South Africa.
Elsewhere, Scope Markets' former CEO, Jacob Plattner, co-founded a brokerage firm in Mauritius.
Virtu Financial hires
new Head of Business Development for Crypto
In yet another busy week for executive moves, Virtu
Financial appointed Scotte Moegling as Head of Business Development for Digital
Assets, based in Austin, Texas.
Scotte Moegling, Source: LinkedIn
His role was expected to cover a range of asset classes,
including digital assets, foreign exchange, precious metals, contracts for
difference, and exchange-traded funds. Moegling brought more than
20 years of experience in financial markets to the position.
At the same time, Capital.com appointed Travis Robson as CEO
for its South African operations. The move marked a strategic leadership
addition as the CFD broker continues its regional expansion.
Travis Robson, Source: LinkedIn
Robson previously served as CEO for Africa and the Middle
East at Trive Financial Services Africa until 2024. He also spent over eight
years at IG Group, holding several roles, including Chief Commercial Officer
and key individual for South Africa.
oneZero appoints new head of institutional sales for Americas and EMEA
Elsewhere, Trading technology provider oneZero appointed Adam Collins as the new Head of
Institutional Sales for the Americas and EMEA. He will lead the firm’s institutional sales strategy and execution across
both regions..
Adam Collins, Source: LinkedIn
Collins joined from LSEG FX, Capital Markets, where he
served as EMEA Head of FX Sales. He also held senior roles at Refinitiv,
overseeing sales across FX, fixed income, equities, commodities, and trading
platforms such as Refinitiv EIKON and FXT.
FundingPips appoints former Revolut exec as group MD
In the prop trading space, FundingPips appointed Andria
Evripidou as Group Managing Director this week. Evripidou draws on her
experience as both a founder and a professional with a background in fintech
and regulatory institutions.
Andria Evripidou, Source: LinkedIn
Evripidou most recently served as founder and CEO of XDA:
Unified iGaming Crypto & Banking from November 2023 to August 2025. Prior
to that, she was Chief Banking Officer at London-based fintech firm Xace for
four years.
Alpaca appoints former Upvest and Wise exec as CTO
US-based investment platform Alpaca appointed Juha Ristolainen as its new Chief
Technology Officer, the company announced on Wednesday. The hire followed
Alpaca’s recent $52 million Series C funding round and came as the company
aimed to accelerate its international expansion.
Juha Ristolainen, Source: LinkedIn
Ristolainen joined from Berlin-based Upvest, where he served
as Co-Founder and CTO for five years, helping grow the engineering team and
develop an API platform used by clients such as Revolut, N26, and Bunq.
Australia’s CFD broker Decode Capital appoints Mark Tsang as
COO
In Australia, CFDs broker Decode Capital appointed Mark
Tsang as Chief Operating Officer. The appointment followed Tsang’s previous
roles at several established brokers, including CMC Markets, ACY Securities,
and, most recently, Fortune Prime.
Mark Tsang, Source: LinkedIn
Tsang has over a decade of experience in Australia’s online
trading industry. He held senior business development roles at CMC Markets and
ACY Securities and spent the past four years as Head of Business Development at
ASIC-regulated Fortune Prime.
Equiti Group also named Sean Hong as its new Group Chief
Financial Officer. The appointment marked an international promotion from his
previous position as Global Head of Finance at Equiti.
Sean Hong, Source: LinkedIn
Prior to that, Hong served as CFO of Plus500’s Australian division,
where he spent over three years at the broker’s Sydney office.
Scope Markets' former CEO co-founded brokerage firm in Mauritius
Jacob Plattner, former CEO of Scope Markets, co-founded a
new brokerage venture called Azul Markets. The firm is licensed by the
Financial Services Commission in Mauritius, marking Plattner’s return to the
brokerage sector following his departure from Scope Markets in 2023.
Azul Markets positioned itself as a provider of direct
market access and trading solutions for professional and institutional clients,
including brokerages, fund managers, liquidity providers, and institutional
traders.
Finally, Louay Amhaz, co-founder of liquidity provider LP
Prime, left the firm just over a year after its launch. The company announced
his departure, suggesting the door remains open for his possible return.
Louay Amhaz, Source: LinkedIn
Amhaz stated he would “always be part of the LP Prime
family,” though his next career move was not disclosed. Amhaz co-founded LP
Prime in early 2024 with the goal of providing liquidity to forex and CFDs
brokers.
Virtu Financial hires
new Head of Business Development for Crypto
In yet another busy week for executive moves, Virtu
Financial appointed Scotte Moegling as Head of Business Development for Digital
Assets, based in Austin, Texas.
Scotte Moegling, Source: LinkedIn
His role was expected to cover a range of asset classes,
including digital assets, foreign exchange, precious metals, contracts for
difference, and exchange-traded funds. Moegling brought more than
20 years of experience in financial markets to the position.
At the same time, Capital.com appointed Travis Robson as CEO
for its South African operations. The move marked a strategic leadership
addition as the CFD broker continues its regional expansion.
Travis Robson, Source: LinkedIn
Robson previously served as CEO for Africa and the Middle
East at Trive Financial Services Africa until 2024. He also spent over eight
years at IG Group, holding several roles, including Chief Commercial Officer
and key individual for South Africa.
oneZero appoints new head of institutional sales for Americas and EMEA
Elsewhere, Trading technology provider oneZero appointed Adam Collins as the new Head of
Institutional Sales for the Americas and EMEA. He will lead the firm’s institutional sales strategy and execution across
both regions..
Adam Collins, Source: LinkedIn
Collins joined from LSEG FX, Capital Markets, where he
served as EMEA Head of FX Sales. He also held senior roles at Refinitiv,
overseeing sales across FX, fixed income, equities, commodities, and trading
platforms such as Refinitiv EIKON and FXT.
FundingPips appoints former Revolut exec as group MD
In the prop trading space, FundingPips appointed Andria
Evripidou as Group Managing Director this week. Evripidou draws on her
experience as both a founder and a professional with a background in fintech
and regulatory institutions.
Andria Evripidou, Source: LinkedIn
Evripidou most recently served as founder and CEO of XDA:
Unified iGaming Crypto & Banking from November 2023 to August 2025. Prior
to that, she was Chief Banking Officer at London-based fintech firm Xace for
four years.
Alpaca appoints former Upvest and Wise exec as CTO
US-based investment platform Alpaca appointed Juha Ristolainen as its new Chief
Technology Officer, the company announced on Wednesday. The hire followed
Alpaca’s recent $52 million Series C funding round and came as the company
aimed to accelerate its international expansion.
Juha Ristolainen, Source: LinkedIn
Ristolainen joined from Berlin-based Upvest, where he served
as Co-Founder and CTO for five years, helping grow the engineering team and
develop an API platform used by clients such as Revolut, N26, and Bunq.
Australia’s CFD broker Decode Capital appoints Mark Tsang as
COO
In Australia, CFDs broker Decode Capital appointed Mark
Tsang as Chief Operating Officer. The appointment followed Tsang’s previous
roles at several established brokers, including CMC Markets, ACY Securities,
and, most recently, Fortune Prime.
Mark Tsang, Source: LinkedIn
Tsang has over a decade of experience in Australia’s online
trading industry. He held senior business development roles at CMC Markets and
ACY Securities and spent the past four years as Head of Business Development at
ASIC-regulated Fortune Prime.
Equiti Group also named Sean Hong as its new Group Chief
Financial Officer. The appointment marked an international promotion from his
previous position as Global Head of Finance at Equiti.
Sean Hong, Source: LinkedIn
Prior to that, Hong served as CFO of Plus500’s Australian division,
where he spent over three years at the broker’s Sydney office.
Scope Markets' former CEO co-founded brokerage firm in Mauritius
Jacob Plattner, former CEO of Scope Markets, co-founded a
new brokerage venture called Azul Markets. The firm is licensed by the
Financial Services Commission in Mauritius, marking Plattner’s return to the
brokerage sector following his departure from Scope Markets in 2023.
Azul Markets positioned itself as a provider of direct
market access and trading solutions for professional and institutional clients,
including brokerages, fund managers, liquidity providers, and institutional
traders.
Finally, Louay Amhaz, co-founder of liquidity provider LP
Prime, left the firm just over a year after its launch. The company announced
his departure, suggesting the door remains open for his possible return.
Louay Amhaz, Source: LinkedIn
Amhaz stated he would “always be part of the LP Prime
family,” though his next career move was not disclosed. Amhaz co-founded LP
Prime in early 2024 with the goal of providing liquidity to forex and CFDs
brokers.
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.
⚖ Balanced reporting
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📰 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
