Also, Conio tapped the services of Chainalysis; profit alert from CLSA Premium.
Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
CySEC Slams
€400K Fine on Goldenburg Group
Cyprus’ securities
watchdog has hit online forex and contracts for difference (CFD) provider,
Goldenburg Group, with a fine of €400,000 for multiple violations of the country’s financial
markets law. The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) announced the fine today (Tuesday), adding that the
firm also contravened European Union rules on key information documents for
packaged retail and insurance-based investment products (PRIIPs).
“CySEC
found that Goldenburg Group Ltd did not act fairly, honestly and
professionally, when providing investment services, in accordance with the best
interests of its clients, in regards to the actions/practices of the Company’s
employees and/or the employees of the company that was acting as the Company’s
marketing agent in the territory of Slovenia,” CySEC explained in a statement.
TradingView Unveils New Improvements to Eurex
Futures Data
The charting platform TradingView has updated the
futures data of Eurex, the European derivatives exchange, including new
adjustments on settlements and prices. On Tuesday, the platform
announced that with the latest update, users can switch between the settlement and the last prices as the closing value of their contracts.
Additionally, Eurex now enables users to track the open interest value for the Eurex futures, and one can adjust previous contracts
in continuous Eurex futures, the company said. The changes aim to improve
the futures market analysis for accuracy and effectiveness.
Barclays Taps Credit Suisse’s Svoronos as Global
Co-Head of Industrials
Barclays has appointed
Spyros Svoronos as the Global Co-Head of Industrials under the lender’s
Investment Banking division. Svoronos will work alongside John Lange and will
report to the Co-Heads of Investment Banking, Taylor Wright and Cathal Deasy.
Svoronos joins Barclays from Credit Suisse, where he
served as the Global Head of Industrial Group in Investment Banking and Capital
Markets. He will reportedly join Barclays’ Investment Banking Management Team
and will be based in New York.
Gate.io Upgrades Fiat-to-Crypto Conversion Service
The cryptocurrency exchange platform Gate.io has upgraded its
fiat-to-cryptocurrency conversion services. According to the company’s statement
released today (Tuesday), the upgrade facilitates the trading of digital assets
among institutional investors.
Among the services of the upgraded platform are online US dollar transactions, which enable users to trade USD. Besides that,
Gate.io supports offline transactions in EUR, GBP, HKD, SGD, and AUD.
Tom Gould Has Joined Finery
Markets
Finery
Markets has enlisted Tom Gould as their new Director of Strategic Partnerships,
adding to their senior leadership team. With a career spanning 25 years, he took on roles at Bank of America, Credit Suisse, ABN Amro,
OKGroup, and LMAX Exchange. As a consequence, Gould is known for his achievements in driving significant growth.
Now in the role of Director, he will leverage his
financial industry expertise to lead strategic partnerships and guide the
company's growth strategy.
"I am
honored to be a part of the Finery Markets team, where I can utilize my extensive
expertise to forge impactful alliances and lead the charge in sales.
Collaborating with the talented team at Finery Markets, I am eager to employ my
skills, professional network, and expertise to achieve extraordinary outcomes,"
Gould commented.
Worldpay's New Solution:
Revenue Boost
Worldpay
from FIS has launched Revenue Boost, an innovative machine-learning solution to
aid merchants in handling more card-not-present transactions while reducing
cost and risk.
This
unified payment optimization tool addresses the escalating issue of failed and
retried transactions by improving merchants' payment authorization and
streamlining costs. One merchant reportedly saw an approval lift worth $7
million during its pilot phase in less than a year.
Carina Kozole Has Been Appointed CRO
at N26
Carina Kozole
The digital
bank, N26 announced the appointment of Carina Kozole as their new Chief Risk
Officer and Managing Director. With nearly two decades of experience at
UniCredit Group, particularly in lending and risk control and as the Head of
Credit Risk Operations of HypoVereinsbank, Kozole will assume control of risk management at N26. She will replace Jan Stechele, who retained the role on an
interim basis and will remain as the Managing Director, focusing on
Anti-Money-Laundering and Compliance.
"I am
excited to be coming on board to help build out the future of risk and
compliance for one of the most dynamic digital innovators in our industry.
Having seen what the team at N26 has achieved over the years, I believe that
the company is well placed to deliver customer innovation in a highly regulated
space, delivering new solutions that can be best-in-class examples in our
sector," Kozole commented.
E6 Has Hired Brian
Muse-McKenney as CRO
Episode Six
(E6) has announced the appointment of Brian Muse-McKenney as its Chief Revenue
Officer (CRO). With extensive international experience in the payments industry
and history at HSBC, Muse-McKenney will focus on global growth and expansion of
the customer base for E6. Prior to joining E6, he served as the Chief Business
Officer and Chief Innovation Officer at HSBC. He also led PayMe to become Hong
Kong's top e-wallet provider.
"I know
from experience that payments modernization, and the desire to create
compelling customer propositions, are pressing needs for banks, fintechs and
brands everywhere. Joining E6 as CRO, I am excited to be in the position to
solve those needs for customers all around the world," Muse-McKenney commented.
eToro Adds Volumes to Charts
eToro has enhanced its charting component by adding the volume feature. According to the broker, it is one of the most anticipated elements of its platform.
"We understand that volume is a critical component in technical analysis, providing valuable insights into market activity and price movements. That's why we have been working tirelessly to bring this feature to our charts, empowering you with even more comprehensive tools to make informed trading decisions," the broker added to the announcement.
Nomura Gets New Head of eFX Sales for Americas
Natasha Uberoi has recently joined Nomura as the company's Head of eFX Sales for the Americas. Previously, she spent about seven years with the FX Sales team at EBS BrokerTec, as seen on her LinkedIn profile.
Natasha Uberoi, Nomura's Head of eFX Sales for Americas
Uberoi started her professional career in 2009 as an Analyst at State Street. Later, she joined Barclays Capital as an Associate at BARX Sales and then as the Vice President of FX Sales at Bank of America. She also retained the role of Director of FX Sales at Bats Global Markets.
New Head of Fintech at Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., an investment bank and subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings, hired Sean Minnihan as the Managing Director and Head of Financial Technology Investment Banking. It came as a part of the bank's strategy to expand into technology.
"Oppenheimer's continued investment in areas of significant new company formation such as FinTech demonstrates our commitment to connecting the emerging cohorts of value-creating private companies to the highest quality sources of growth capital as well as to larger strategic partners," said Robin Graham, the Head of Technology Investment Banking at Oppenheimer. "Sean Minnihan's expertise and experience will provide valuable insight and service to our clients across the FinTech sector."
Conio Taps Chainalysis
The Italian crypto wallet provider, Conio, has taped the services of Chainalysis to enhance its risk and compliance measures. Conio has integrated cryptocurrency monitoring and investigative solutions offered by Chainalysis.
"The collaboration with Chainalysis demonstrates the commitment that we at Conio make every day to being at the forefront, to providing all our customers, private and institutional, with adequate control of all transactions, always focusing on security," said Orlando Merone, the General Manager of Conio. "We are proud of this collaboration because it again allows us to raise the bar for our entire market."
CLSA Premium Issues Profit Alert
CLSA Premium, which exited the margin dealing business and entered healthcare, expects to generate an unaudited net profit of approximately HK$5.2 million for the first six months of 2023. The company posted a loss of about HK$17.5 million in the corresponding period of 2022.
In the announcement today, the Hong Kong-headquartered company highlighted: "The growth of healthcare products business in the first half of 2023 with revenue from sales of healthcare products of approximately HK$130 million for the six months ended 30 June 2023, as compared with the revenue of approximately HK$8 million for the six months ended 30 June 2022."
Further, the company managed to reduce its expense, contributing to its profits.
CySEC Slams
€400K Fine on Goldenburg Group
Cyprus’ securities
watchdog has hit online forex and contracts for difference (CFD) provider,
Goldenburg Group, with a fine of €400,000 for multiple violations of the country’s financial
markets law. The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) announced the fine today (Tuesday), adding that the
firm also contravened European Union rules on key information documents for
packaged retail and insurance-based investment products (PRIIPs).
“CySEC
found that Goldenburg Group Ltd did not act fairly, honestly and
professionally, when providing investment services, in accordance with the best
interests of its clients, in regards to the actions/practices of the Company’s
employees and/or the employees of the company that was acting as the Company’s
marketing agent in the territory of Slovenia,” CySEC explained in a statement.
TradingView Unveils New Improvements to Eurex
Futures Data
The charting platform TradingView has updated the
futures data of Eurex, the European derivatives exchange, including new
adjustments on settlements and prices. On Tuesday, the platform
announced that with the latest update, users can switch between the settlement and the last prices as the closing value of their contracts.
Additionally, Eurex now enables users to track the open interest value for the Eurex futures, and one can adjust previous contracts
in continuous Eurex futures, the company said. The changes aim to improve
the futures market analysis for accuracy and effectiveness.
Barclays Taps Credit Suisse’s Svoronos as Global
Co-Head of Industrials
Barclays has appointed
Spyros Svoronos as the Global Co-Head of Industrials under the lender’s
Investment Banking division. Svoronos will work alongside John Lange and will
report to the Co-Heads of Investment Banking, Taylor Wright and Cathal Deasy.
Svoronos joins Barclays from Credit Suisse, where he
served as the Global Head of Industrial Group in Investment Banking and Capital
Markets. He will reportedly join Barclays’ Investment Banking Management Team
and will be based in New York.
Gate.io Upgrades Fiat-to-Crypto Conversion Service
The cryptocurrency exchange platform Gate.io has upgraded its
fiat-to-cryptocurrency conversion services. According to the company’s statement
released today (Tuesday), the upgrade facilitates the trading of digital assets
among institutional investors.
Among the services of the upgraded platform are online US dollar transactions, which enable users to trade USD. Besides that,
Gate.io supports offline transactions in EUR, GBP, HKD, SGD, and AUD.
Tom Gould Has Joined Finery
Markets
Finery
Markets has enlisted Tom Gould as their new Director of Strategic Partnerships,
adding to their senior leadership team. With a career spanning 25 years, he took on roles at Bank of America, Credit Suisse, ABN Amro,
OKGroup, and LMAX Exchange. As a consequence, Gould is known for his achievements in driving significant growth.
Now in the role of Director, he will leverage his
financial industry expertise to lead strategic partnerships and guide the
company's growth strategy.
"I am
honored to be a part of the Finery Markets team, where I can utilize my extensive
expertise to forge impactful alliances and lead the charge in sales.
Collaborating with the talented team at Finery Markets, I am eager to employ my
skills, professional network, and expertise to achieve extraordinary outcomes,"
Gould commented.
Worldpay's New Solution:
Revenue Boost
Worldpay
from FIS has launched Revenue Boost, an innovative machine-learning solution to
aid merchants in handling more card-not-present transactions while reducing
cost and risk.
This
unified payment optimization tool addresses the escalating issue of failed and
retried transactions by improving merchants' payment authorization and
streamlining costs. One merchant reportedly saw an approval lift worth $7
million during its pilot phase in less than a year.
Carina Kozole Has Been Appointed CRO
at N26
Carina Kozole
The digital
bank, N26 announced the appointment of Carina Kozole as their new Chief Risk
Officer and Managing Director. With nearly two decades of experience at
UniCredit Group, particularly in lending and risk control and as the Head of
Credit Risk Operations of HypoVereinsbank, Kozole will assume control of risk management at N26. She will replace Jan Stechele, who retained the role on an
interim basis and will remain as the Managing Director, focusing on
Anti-Money-Laundering and Compliance.
"I am
excited to be coming on board to help build out the future of risk and
compliance for one of the most dynamic digital innovators in our industry.
Having seen what the team at N26 has achieved over the years, I believe that
the company is well placed to deliver customer innovation in a highly regulated
space, delivering new solutions that can be best-in-class examples in our
sector," Kozole commented.
E6 Has Hired Brian
Muse-McKenney as CRO
Episode Six
(E6) has announced the appointment of Brian Muse-McKenney as its Chief Revenue
Officer (CRO). With extensive international experience in the payments industry
and history at HSBC, Muse-McKenney will focus on global growth and expansion of
the customer base for E6. Prior to joining E6, he served as the Chief Business
Officer and Chief Innovation Officer at HSBC. He also led PayMe to become Hong
Kong's top e-wallet provider.
"I know
from experience that payments modernization, and the desire to create
compelling customer propositions, are pressing needs for banks, fintechs and
brands everywhere. Joining E6 as CRO, I am excited to be in the position to
solve those needs for customers all around the world," Muse-McKenney commented.
eToro Adds Volumes to Charts
eToro has enhanced its charting component by adding the volume feature. According to the broker, it is one of the most anticipated elements of its platform.
"We understand that volume is a critical component in technical analysis, providing valuable insights into market activity and price movements. That's why we have been working tirelessly to bring this feature to our charts, empowering you with even more comprehensive tools to make informed trading decisions," the broker added to the announcement.
Nomura Gets New Head of eFX Sales for Americas
Natasha Uberoi has recently joined Nomura as the company's Head of eFX Sales for the Americas. Previously, she spent about seven years with the FX Sales team at EBS BrokerTec, as seen on her LinkedIn profile.
Natasha Uberoi, Nomura's Head of eFX Sales for Americas
Uberoi started her professional career in 2009 as an Analyst at State Street. Later, she joined Barclays Capital as an Associate at BARX Sales and then as the Vice President of FX Sales at Bank of America. She also retained the role of Director of FX Sales at Bats Global Markets.
New Head of Fintech at Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., an investment bank and subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings, hired Sean Minnihan as the Managing Director and Head of Financial Technology Investment Banking. It came as a part of the bank's strategy to expand into technology.
"Oppenheimer's continued investment in areas of significant new company formation such as FinTech demonstrates our commitment to connecting the emerging cohorts of value-creating private companies to the highest quality sources of growth capital as well as to larger strategic partners," said Robin Graham, the Head of Technology Investment Banking at Oppenheimer. "Sean Minnihan's expertise and experience will provide valuable insight and service to our clients across the FinTech sector."
Conio Taps Chainalysis
The Italian crypto wallet provider, Conio, has taped the services of Chainalysis to enhance its risk and compliance measures. Conio has integrated cryptocurrency monitoring and investigative solutions offered by Chainalysis.
"The collaboration with Chainalysis demonstrates the commitment that we at Conio make every day to being at the forefront, to providing all our customers, private and institutional, with adequate control of all transactions, always focusing on security," said Orlando Merone, the General Manager of Conio. "We are proud of this collaboration because it again allows us to raise the bar for our entire market."
CLSA Premium Issues Profit Alert
CLSA Premium, which exited the margin dealing business and entered healthcare, expects to generate an unaudited net profit of approximately HK$5.2 million for the first six months of 2023. The company posted a loss of about HK$17.5 million in the corresponding period of 2022.
In the announcement today, the Hong Kong-headquartered company highlighted: "The growth of healthcare products business in the first half of 2023 with revenue from sales of healthcare products of approximately HK$130 million for the six months ended 30 June 2023, as compared with the revenue of approximately HK$8 million for the six months ended 30 June 2022."
Further, the company managed to reduce its expense, contributing to its profits.
Typosquatting Goes Industrial: Why One Broker Registered Over 600 Domains
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.
📣 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:
🔗 LinkedIn: /financemagnates
👍 Facebook: /financemagnates
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financemagnates
🐦 X: https://x.com/financemagnates
🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/tag/financemagnates
▶️ YouTube: /@financemagnates_official
#Blueberry #BlueberryMarkets #BrokerReview #ForexBroker #CFDTrading #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #TradingPlatforms #MarketInsights
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:
🔗 LinkedIn: /financemagnates
👍 Facebook: /financemagnates
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financemagnates
🐦 X: https://x.com/financemagnates
🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/tag/financemagnates
▶️ YouTube: /@financemagnates_official
#Blueberry #BlueberryMarkets #BrokerReview #ForexBroker #CFDTrading #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #TradingPlatforms #MarketInsights
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
