Also, this week we feature other notable executive moves at IG Group, FINOM, Exinity Group, Centroid, and Exinity UK.
In another busy week of significant executive appointments, promotions, and exits, XTB named Aleksander Chłopecki as Supervisory Board Chair; BitGo welcomed Former Citi and Standard Chartered Banker; TopFX executive Roula Pelehrinis joined Advanced Markets, while IG Group's Global Service Center Head departs.
Elsewhere, former executives from Coinbase and OakNorth joined FINOM; Exinity Group COO Matthew Wright is set to step down; Centroid added a new Global Relations Head; and Exinity UK enlisted Nigel Rose as Non-Executive Director.
XTB Names Aleksander Chłopecki as Supervisory Board Chair
Starting off our executive move segment this week, the publicly listed fintech giant XTB chose Aleksander Chłopecki, a legal scholar and financial market expert, to lead its Supervisory Board. In the official announcement, the company welcomed the move as a significant step in its governance, leveraging Chłopecki's deep expertise in law and financial regulations to guide XTB into its next chapter.
Aleksander Chłopecki, Source: LinkedIn
Aleksander Chłopecki has over thirty years of experience in commercial law and financial markets. A graduate of the University of Warsaw and Friedrich-Wilhelms-University in Bonn, he is a professor at the University of Warsaw, specializing in commercial law.
BitGo Welcomed Former Citi and Standard Chartered Banker
Digital asset infrastructure provider BitGo elevated Brett Reeves to Head of European Sales while maintaining his existing role as Head of Go Network. His over two decades of experience at leading investment banks in London's City is expected to support the company's expansion across the European continent.
Brett Reeves, Source: LinkedIn
In his expanded position, Reeves will spearhead BitGo's growth initiatives across European markets, building upon his contributions since joining the firm in May 2024. His appointment comes as BitGo strengthens its presence in both the European Union and UK markets.
Meanwhile, Roula Pelehrinis, a seasoned executive in institutional sales, moved from her role as Director of Institutional Sales at TopFX to Advanced Markets, where she will serve as Vice President of Institutional Sales for EMEA.
Roula Pelehrinis, Source: LinkedIn
Pelehrinis brings a wealth of experience from her tenure at several prominent companies in the FX industry. After joining TopFX in 2023, she witnessed significant changes within the broker's management and operational strategy following a CEO transition.
Tomasz Horaček is leaving his role as the Head of Global Service Centres at IG Group after serving for four and a half years. The executive bid farewell this week, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and growth within the company's operations across Poland, India, and South Africa.
Tomasz Horaček, Source: LinkedIn
Horaček joined IG Group in 2020 and quickly took charge of its service centers, which reportedly account for nearly half of the company's global workforce. His leadership was instrumental in streamlining operations and fostering a client-centric approach. He draws from his extensive experience at State Street, HSBC, and Capgemini.
Digital banking platform FINOM named two new executives to its leadership team as part of the development of its European operations. The Amsterdam-headquartered company appointed Kristjan Kaar as Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Elke Karskens as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
Kaar joined FINOM from OakNorth Bank, where he oversaw product development initiatives. In the past he also worked for more than seven years at Bloomberg, most recently as Head of Funds and Portfolios. Meanwhile, Karskens has experience from previous positions at Coinbase and Meta, where she worked on platform scaling and market development.
And in our exclusive coverage, Andrey Dashin’s Exinity is undergoing a significant management change. At least three senior executives—Matthew Wright, Behram Nasir, and Heiko Mueller—are set to depart the brokerage group in the first quarter of 2025, Finance Magnates has learned.
Matthew Wright, Source: LinkedIn
Currently, Wright serves as Exinity’s Group COO, Nasir as the Group General Counsel, and Mueller as the Business and Market Development Director. Exinity Group has confirmed it will not appoint direct replacements for these roles. Instead, their responsibilities will be reassigned among other senior management team members.
Also, Centroid Solutions appointed Stefan Popivoda as its new Global Head of Relationship Management, signaling a strategic move to strengthen its client engagement initiatives. Popivoda joins Centroid after nearly six years at PrimeXM, where he most recently worked in a similar position.
Stefan Popivoda, Source: LinkedIn
In his new role, Popivoda will spearhead Centroid's global client relationship efforts and work closely with the sales team to drive business development. The appointment comes as the company aims to expand its market presence and enhance its service delivery in the financial technology sector.
Exinity UK Enlisted Nigel Rose as Non-Executive Director
Nigel Rose, known in the retail trading industry for leading GAIN Capital, joined the board of Exinity’s UK unit as a non-executive director. It is the only UK-based financial services company of which Rose is currently a part, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) registry.
Nigel Rose, Source: LinkedIn
StoneX owns GAIN Capital, which operates two popular forex and contracts for differences (CFDs) brokerage brands: Forex.com and City Index. Exinity is the umbrella brand that operates FXTM and Alpari and competes directly with GAIN Capital.
In another busy week of significant executive appointments, promotions, and exits, XTB named Aleksander Chłopecki as Supervisory Board Chair; BitGo welcomed Former Citi and Standard Chartered Banker; TopFX executive Roula Pelehrinis joined Advanced Markets, while IG Group's Global Service Center Head departs.
Elsewhere, former executives from Coinbase and OakNorth joined FINOM; Exinity Group COO Matthew Wright is set to step down; Centroid added a new Global Relations Head; and Exinity UK enlisted Nigel Rose as Non-Executive Director.
XTB Names Aleksander Chłopecki as Supervisory Board Chair
Starting off our executive move segment this week, the publicly listed fintech giant XTB chose Aleksander Chłopecki, a legal scholar and financial market expert, to lead its Supervisory Board. In the official announcement, the company welcomed the move as a significant step in its governance, leveraging Chłopecki's deep expertise in law and financial regulations to guide XTB into its next chapter.
Aleksander Chłopecki, Source: LinkedIn
Aleksander Chłopecki has over thirty years of experience in commercial law and financial markets. A graduate of the University of Warsaw and Friedrich-Wilhelms-University in Bonn, he is a professor at the University of Warsaw, specializing in commercial law.
BitGo Welcomed Former Citi and Standard Chartered Banker
Digital asset infrastructure provider BitGo elevated Brett Reeves to Head of European Sales while maintaining his existing role as Head of Go Network. His over two decades of experience at leading investment banks in London's City is expected to support the company's expansion across the European continent.
Brett Reeves, Source: LinkedIn
In his expanded position, Reeves will spearhead BitGo's growth initiatives across European markets, building upon his contributions since joining the firm in May 2024. His appointment comes as BitGo strengthens its presence in both the European Union and UK markets.
Meanwhile, Roula Pelehrinis, a seasoned executive in institutional sales, moved from her role as Director of Institutional Sales at TopFX to Advanced Markets, where she will serve as Vice President of Institutional Sales for EMEA.
Roula Pelehrinis, Source: LinkedIn
Pelehrinis brings a wealth of experience from her tenure at several prominent companies in the FX industry. After joining TopFX in 2023, she witnessed significant changes within the broker's management and operational strategy following a CEO transition.
Tomasz Horaček is leaving his role as the Head of Global Service Centres at IG Group after serving for four and a half years. The executive bid farewell this week, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and growth within the company's operations across Poland, India, and South Africa.
Tomasz Horaček, Source: LinkedIn
Horaček joined IG Group in 2020 and quickly took charge of its service centers, which reportedly account for nearly half of the company's global workforce. His leadership was instrumental in streamlining operations and fostering a client-centric approach. He draws from his extensive experience at State Street, HSBC, and Capgemini.
Digital banking platform FINOM named two new executives to its leadership team as part of the development of its European operations. The Amsterdam-headquartered company appointed Kristjan Kaar as Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Elke Karskens as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
Kaar joined FINOM from OakNorth Bank, where he oversaw product development initiatives. In the past he also worked for more than seven years at Bloomberg, most recently as Head of Funds and Portfolios. Meanwhile, Karskens has experience from previous positions at Coinbase and Meta, where she worked on platform scaling and market development.
And in our exclusive coverage, Andrey Dashin’s Exinity is undergoing a significant management change. At least three senior executives—Matthew Wright, Behram Nasir, and Heiko Mueller—are set to depart the brokerage group in the first quarter of 2025, Finance Magnates has learned.
Matthew Wright, Source: LinkedIn
Currently, Wright serves as Exinity’s Group COO, Nasir as the Group General Counsel, and Mueller as the Business and Market Development Director. Exinity Group has confirmed it will not appoint direct replacements for these roles. Instead, their responsibilities will be reassigned among other senior management team members.
Also, Centroid Solutions appointed Stefan Popivoda as its new Global Head of Relationship Management, signaling a strategic move to strengthen its client engagement initiatives. Popivoda joins Centroid after nearly six years at PrimeXM, where he most recently worked in a similar position.
Stefan Popivoda, Source: LinkedIn
In his new role, Popivoda will spearhead Centroid's global client relationship efforts and work closely with the sales team to drive business development. The appointment comes as the company aims to expand its market presence and enhance its service delivery in the financial technology sector.
Exinity UK Enlisted Nigel Rose as Non-Executive Director
Nigel Rose, known in the retail trading industry for leading GAIN Capital, joined the board of Exinity’s UK unit as a non-executive director. It is the only UK-based financial services company of which Rose is currently a part, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) registry.
Nigel Rose, Source: LinkedIn
StoneX owns GAIN Capital, which operates two popular forex and contracts for differences (CFDs) brokerage brands: Forex.com and City Index. Exinity is the umbrella brand that operates FXTM and Alpari and competes directly with GAIN Capital.
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.
#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
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#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
