CMC Markets’ Head of Trading joins StrikeX board; new leadership at Cboe.
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MetaTrader 5 Unveils Major
Update Build 3800
The latest
major update of MetaTrader 5, Build 3800, is now available, boasting a range of
new features across its platform components. One of the most significant
changes is the introduction of the Passive/Book or Cancel (BOC) order-filling
policy. It guarantees that orders will not be executed instantly upon
placement, thus preserving current liquidity. This addition enables passive
trading and prevents an immediate impact on market conditions.
Furthermore,
MetaTrader 5's code editor, MetaEditor, now supports Copilot, an advanced
coding assistant backed by OpenAI models. The program provides coding
suggestions based on various prompts. The update also brings expanded ONNX
(Open Neural Network Exchange) support to show model properties directly in the
editor. It includes the ability to visualize machine learning models and neural
networks using Netron.
Source: MetaQuotes
Shield Advances Risk
Monitoring Solutions with AI
Shield, a
digital communications compliance solution for financial institutions, has
expanded its risk monitoring tools suite. The company's AI-powered system, 'Shield
Supervision', allows organizations to extend risk monitoring coverage and effectively
manage supervision workloads.
Designed to
counter the inefficiency of traditional supervisory programs, 'Shield
Supervision' utilizes advanced AI and automation to lessen manual workloads.
The new system is designed to help regulated financial services keep up with
increasing communication monitoring requirements while addressing different
teams' organizational risk management needs.
Banq Files for Bankruptcy amid BitGo Acquisition
BitGo
Banq, the
payments subsidiary of crypto custodian Prime Trust, filed for bankruptcy
protection in the United States on 13 June. The filing follows BitGo, a wallet
infrastructure provider and digital asset custodian's non-binding letter of
intent to buy Prime Trust, announced a few days prior.
Banq's
bankruptcy filing has put forward assets worth $17.72 million and liabilities of $5.4 million. It pointed towards an 'unauthorized transfer' of $17.5 million
in assets to Fortress NFT Group and the illicit transmission of trade secrets as
primary reasons for filing bankruptcy.
Greg Leos Joins Yeeld's
Advisory Board
Greg Leos
Yeeld, a
Chicago-based payments consulting company, recently welcomed Greg Leos, an
experienced fintech executive, as an advisor and investor. Yeeld, founded by
former Stripe employees Emily Tsitrian and Mira Boora, provides technical expertise
and advisory services to businesses looking to integrate and upgrade their
payments infrastructure.
Leos has
over 20 years of experience in fintech, payments, and investment. He was the
Chief Sales Officer for i2c, a global Banking as a Software (BaaS) fintech, and
an investor at Propellant Ventures. His vast experience in building and scaling
businesses makes him a valuable asset for Yeeld as the company grows its payments
integration practice.
Visa's New Africa Fintech
Accelerator Program
Visa has
announced the launch of its new African Fintech Accelerator program. Introduced
by Visa Executive Chairman, Alfred F. Kelly Jr., the initiative aims to bolster
Africa's growing startup community. It will offer expertise, technology, and
investment funding.
Annually,
the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator aims to back up to 40 startups via a
rigorous three-month educational program centered around business expansion and
mentorship. Upon the program's conclusion, Visa intends to bolster fintech
development by investing capital in chosen participant enterprises. In
addition, Visa is set to speed up its market introduction by granting them
access to its technology and resources.
Consob Adds More Names to Warning List
Italy’s financial market regulator, Consob, has added four new names to its long list of blacklisted websites providing services in the country illegally. The agency has now blacklisted 907 illegal websites in total.
The newly added names of the blacklisted platforms are Top Markets Ltd, Gadvm Limited, PrimeCapital, and ToroProfit. All of these platforms offer risky and complex financial investment instruments like margin forex and contracts for differences.
Raul Sanchis Fortea Joins Bloomberg
Raul Sanchis Fortea, EMEA Marketing Manager at Bloomberg
Raul Sanchis Fortea has left Vantage to join Bloomberg as the new EMEA Marketing Manager for Electronic Trading & Indices, based in London. He left Vantage after two years; he joined the broker as the UK Marketing Manager in July 2021; and he was promoted to the role of Senior Marketing Manager for the UK.
Previously, he was the Head of Marketing at Blackwell Global, an FX/CFDs broker. Further, he performed in marketing and sales-related roles in a number of other companies.
He is also a private equity investor in several fintech firms, including Wirex, Freetrade, Plum Fintech, Chip, and Paysend.
CMC Markets’ Head of Trading Joins StrikeX Board
Simon Campbell, who has been a part of CMC Markets for the past 17 years and is currently the Group Head of Trading, has joined the Board of StrikeX Technology as a Non-Executive Director. He will continue his role with CMC Markets.
The appointment came only a few days after CMC Markets revealed its investment into StrikeX, a customer-centric blockchain solutions business. The brokerage bought 33 percent of the blockchain company in a strategic investment.
Cboe Gets New Senior Leadership
Cboe Global Markets announced the appointment of five new senior executives: Megan Goett as the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer; Hatice Unal as the Senior Vice President of Infrastructure; Laura Fuson as the Vice President of Futures; Jodie Gunzberg as the Head of Strategic Partnerships; and Katherine Kirkpatrick as the Chief Legal Officer of Cboe Digital.
All of the five new high-ranking executives bring extensive knowledge from their respective fields.
“Megan, Hatice, Laura, Jodie, and Katherine are dynamic leaders who bring deep industry knowledge and expertise that will complement our world-class teams and help advance our mission of building trusted markets around the globe,” said Ed Tilly, the Chair and CEO at Cboe.
Israel Securities Authority Names New Chair
The Israel Securities Authority, which protects the interest of public investors, has appointed Seffy (Yosef) Zinger as the new Chairman. He replaced Anat Guetta, who completed his five-year tenure two months ago.
He will join the leadership of the Ministry of Finance, with a focus on making the capital market more sophisticated, developing new financial instruments to support the various branches of the economy, strengthening the stock exchange, reducing and consolidating regulation, and more.
MetaTrader 5 Unveils Major
Update Build 3800
The latest
major update of MetaTrader 5, Build 3800, is now available, boasting a range of
new features across its platform components. One of the most significant
changes is the introduction of the Passive/Book or Cancel (BOC) order-filling
policy. It guarantees that orders will not be executed instantly upon
placement, thus preserving current liquidity. This addition enables passive
trading and prevents an immediate impact on market conditions.
Furthermore,
MetaTrader 5's code editor, MetaEditor, now supports Copilot, an advanced
coding assistant backed by OpenAI models. The program provides coding
suggestions based on various prompts. The update also brings expanded ONNX
(Open Neural Network Exchange) support to show model properties directly in the
editor. It includes the ability to visualize machine learning models and neural
networks using Netron.
Source: MetaQuotes
Shield Advances Risk
Monitoring Solutions with AI
Shield, a
digital communications compliance solution for financial institutions, has
expanded its risk monitoring tools suite. The company's AI-powered system, 'Shield
Supervision', allows organizations to extend risk monitoring coverage and effectively
manage supervision workloads.
Designed to
counter the inefficiency of traditional supervisory programs, 'Shield
Supervision' utilizes advanced AI and automation to lessen manual workloads.
The new system is designed to help regulated financial services keep up with
increasing communication monitoring requirements while addressing different
teams' organizational risk management needs.
Banq Files for Bankruptcy amid BitGo Acquisition
BitGo
Banq, the
payments subsidiary of crypto custodian Prime Trust, filed for bankruptcy
protection in the United States on 13 June. The filing follows BitGo, a wallet
infrastructure provider and digital asset custodian's non-binding letter of
intent to buy Prime Trust, announced a few days prior.
Banq's
bankruptcy filing has put forward assets worth $17.72 million and liabilities of $5.4 million. It pointed towards an 'unauthorized transfer' of $17.5 million
in assets to Fortress NFT Group and the illicit transmission of trade secrets as
primary reasons for filing bankruptcy.
Greg Leos Joins Yeeld's
Advisory Board
Greg Leos
Yeeld, a
Chicago-based payments consulting company, recently welcomed Greg Leos, an
experienced fintech executive, as an advisor and investor. Yeeld, founded by
former Stripe employees Emily Tsitrian and Mira Boora, provides technical expertise
and advisory services to businesses looking to integrate and upgrade their
payments infrastructure.
Leos has
over 20 years of experience in fintech, payments, and investment. He was the
Chief Sales Officer for i2c, a global Banking as a Software (BaaS) fintech, and
an investor at Propellant Ventures. His vast experience in building and scaling
businesses makes him a valuable asset for Yeeld as the company grows its payments
integration practice.
Visa's New Africa Fintech
Accelerator Program
Visa has
announced the launch of its new African Fintech Accelerator program. Introduced
by Visa Executive Chairman, Alfred F. Kelly Jr., the initiative aims to bolster
Africa's growing startup community. It will offer expertise, technology, and
investment funding.
Annually,
the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator aims to back up to 40 startups via a
rigorous three-month educational program centered around business expansion and
mentorship. Upon the program's conclusion, Visa intends to bolster fintech
development by investing capital in chosen participant enterprises. In
addition, Visa is set to speed up its market introduction by granting them
access to its technology and resources.
Consob Adds More Names to Warning List
Italy’s financial market regulator, Consob, has added four new names to its long list of blacklisted websites providing services in the country illegally. The agency has now blacklisted 907 illegal websites in total.
The newly added names of the blacklisted platforms are Top Markets Ltd, Gadvm Limited, PrimeCapital, and ToroProfit. All of these platforms offer risky and complex financial investment instruments like margin forex and contracts for differences.
Raul Sanchis Fortea Joins Bloomberg
Raul Sanchis Fortea, EMEA Marketing Manager at Bloomberg
Raul Sanchis Fortea has left Vantage to join Bloomberg as the new EMEA Marketing Manager for Electronic Trading & Indices, based in London. He left Vantage after two years; he joined the broker as the UK Marketing Manager in July 2021; and he was promoted to the role of Senior Marketing Manager for the UK.
Previously, he was the Head of Marketing at Blackwell Global, an FX/CFDs broker. Further, he performed in marketing and sales-related roles in a number of other companies.
He is also a private equity investor in several fintech firms, including Wirex, Freetrade, Plum Fintech, Chip, and Paysend.
CMC Markets’ Head of Trading Joins StrikeX Board
Simon Campbell, who has been a part of CMC Markets for the past 17 years and is currently the Group Head of Trading, has joined the Board of StrikeX Technology as a Non-Executive Director. He will continue his role with CMC Markets.
The appointment came only a few days after CMC Markets revealed its investment into StrikeX, a customer-centric blockchain solutions business. The brokerage bought 33 percent of the blockchain company in a strategic investment.
Cboe Gets New Senior Leadership
Cboe Global Markets announced the appointment of five new senior executives: Megan Goett as the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer; Hatice Unal as the Senior Vice President of Infrastructure; Laura Fuson as the Vice President of Futures; Jodie Gunzberg as the Head of Strategic Partnerships; and Katherine Kirkpatrick as the Chief Legal Officer of Cboe Digital.
All of the five new high-ranking executives bring extensive knowledge from their respective fields.
“Megan, Hatice, Laura, Jodie, and Katherine are dynamic leaders who bring deep industry knowledge and expertise that will complement our world-class teams and help advance our mission of building trusted markets around the globe,” said Ed Tilly, the Chair and CEO at Cboe.
Israel Securities Authority Names New Chair
The Israel Securities Authority, which protects the interest of public investors, has appointed Seffy (Yosef) Zinger as the new Chairman. He replaced Anat Guetta, who completed his five-year tenure two months ago.
He will join the leadership of the Ministry of Finance, with a focus on making the capital market more sophisticated, developing new financial instruments to support the various branches of the economy, strengthening the stock exchange, reducing and consolidating regulation, and more.
Aussies on CMC Invest Traded Local Stocks Six Times More Than US-Listed Ones
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
👉 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
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.
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