The company appointed Manuel Sandhofer as Senior VP and GM in Europe.
The new leader brings 15 years of industry experience to the expanding company.
Nium, a
global leader in real-time payments, has recently named Manuel Sandhofer as its
Senior Vice President and General Manager for Europe. This announcement came in the wake of dynamic growth for the company in the region.
Nium Wants to Double Revenues
in 2023
Sandhofer,
an experienced figure in the fintech sector, comes from Payoneer and brings a
wealth of 15 years of experience in the industry. His track record
includes leading teams, managing mergers and acquisitions, and scaling global
organizations from their inception to IPO.
The
introduction of Sandhofer is a calculated move by Nium, seeking to solidify its
already impressive growth in Europe, a crucial market for the firm's global
ambitions. The company has experienced a doubling of its European revenue in
the past year, contributing to more than 40% of its global earnings. The
company has experienced an upsurge in its transaction volume, managing over USD
12 billion annually. It anticipates another doubling of its European revenue in
2023.
"Nium's
persistence in a challenging macroeconomic climate in Europe is commendable.
With continuous hiring, customer acquisition, product suite expansion, and
market penetration, Manuel is the perfect fit to lead this progression,"
Prajit Nanu, the CEO and Founder at Nium, expressed. "In Manuel, we have
found a leader whose experience and proven track record align perfectly with
our vision."
Amsterdam Expansion Plans
The company
wants to broaden its presence in Amsterdam later this year. This expansion
includes the intent to open an office and hire over 50 new employees. Recent
advancements in its payroll solution have positioned Nium to offer seamless
global payment and management services to businesses worldwide.
Manuel Sandhofer
"Watching
Nium transform from a disruptive newcomer to the go-to platform for real-time
global payments in Europe has been exciting. The potential for businesses in
Europe is immense, especially in areas like payroll, spend management,
marketplace, and travel. I look forward to unlocking this potential for our
customers,” Sandhofer shared his enthusiasm about his new role.
Nium Hires and Bets on
Crypto
In January, the payment infrastructure company strengthened its leadership by appointing Sharon Gal Franko as the General Manager of Israel and Vice President of Global Partnerships.
"I am super excited to announce that I have joined Nium, the global leader in the on-demand money movement, as General Manager of Israel and Vice President of Global Partnerships!" Franko wrote in a Linkedin post.
Last year,
Nium solidified its global presence by expanding its real-time payment
services in Malaysia, allowing the company to process over 75% of its global
transactions in real-time.
At last
year’s Bitcoin Conference, Nium unveiled Crypto Accept, an innovative product
that empowers businesses globally to accept cryptocurrency payments. In the
meantime, the company launched a groundbreaking Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS)
solution, allowing financial institutions to add in-demand crypto
investment features through APIs.
The company’s
platform supports 100 currencies and operates in 190+ markets, with real-time
functionality in 100 of them. Nium, licensed in over 40 countries, offers swift
onboarding and compliance, irrespective of location. With dual headquarters in
San Francisco and Singapore and several regional offices, Nium is a globally
trusted payment solution.
Nium, a
global leader in real-time payments, has recently named Manuel Sandhofer as its
Senior Vice President and General Manager for Europe. This announcement came in the wake of dynamic growth for the company in the region.
Nium Wants to Double Revenues
in 2023
Sandhofer,
an experienced figure in the fintech sector, comes from Payoneer and brings a
wealth of 15 years of experience in the industry. His track record
includes leading teams, managing mergers and acquisitions, and scaling global
organizations from their inception to IPO.
The
introduction of Sandhofer is a calculated move by Nium, seeking to solidify its
already impressive growth in Europe, a crucial market for the firm's global
ambitions. The company has experienced a doubling of its European revenue in
the past year, contributing to more than 40% of its global earnings. The
company has experienced an upsurge in its transaction volume, managing over USD
12 billion annually. It anticipates another doubling of its European revenue in
2023.
"Nium's
persistence in a challenging macroeconomic climate in Europe is commendable.
With continuous hiring, customer acquisition, product suite expansion, and
market penetration, Manuel is the perfect fit to lead this progression,"
Prajit Nanu, the CEO and Founder at Nium, expressed. "In Manuel, we have
found a leader whose experience and proven track record align perfectly with
our vision."
Amsterdam Expansion Plans
The company
wants to broaden its presence in Amsterdam later this year. This expansion
includes the intent to open an office and hire over 50 new employees. Recent
advancements in its payroll solution have positioned Nium to offer seamless
global payment and management services to businesses worldwide.
Manuel Sandhofer
"Watching
Nium transform from a disruptive newcomer to the go-to platform for real-time
global payments in Europe has been exciting. The potential for businesses in
Europe is immense, especially in areas like payroll, spend management,
marketplace, and travel. I look forward to unlocking this potential for our
customers,” Sandhofer shared his enthusiasm about his new role.
Nium Hires and Bets on
Crypto
In January, the payment infrastructure company strengthened its leadership by appointing Sharon Gal Franko as the General Manager of Israel and Vice President of Global Partnerships.
"I am super excited to announce that I have joined Nium, the global leader in the on-demand money movement, as General Manager of Israel and Vice President of Global Partnerships!" Franko wrote in a Linkedin post.
Last year,
Nium solidified its global presence by expanding its real-time payment
services in Malaysia, allowing the company to process over 75% of its global
transactions in real-time.
At last
year’s Bitcoin Conference, Nium unveiled Crypto Accept, an innovative product
that empowers businesses globally to accept cryptocurrency payments. In the
meantime, the company launched a groundbreaking Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS)
solution, allowing financial institutions to add in-demand crypto
investment features through APIs.
The company’s
platform supports 100 currencies and operates in 190+ markets, with real-time
functionality in 100 of them. Nium, licensed in over 40 countries, offers swift
onboarding and compliance, irrespective of location. With dual headquarters in
San Francisco and Singapore and several regional offices, Nium is a globally
trusted payment solution.
Damian's adventure with financial markets began at the Cracow University of Economics, where he obtained his MA in finance and accounting. Starting from the retail trader perspective, he collaborated with brokerage houses and financial portals in Poland as an independent editor and content manager. His adventure with Finance Magnates began in 2016, where he is working as a business intelligence analyst.
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Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
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Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #AXI
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
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.
📣 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:
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