Also, Clearbank, FD Technologies, GCEX and CMC Invest.
Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
Crossover Markets Appoints Paul
as Global Head of Operations
Crossover Markets Group, a
startup providing an advanced digital assets marketplace for institutional
investors, has appointed Paul Cusack, an ex-Senior Business Developer for FX
Prime Brokerage at ABN AMRO Clearing Bank, as its Global Head of Operations. Cusack
announced his appointment on Tuesday through LinkedIn.
Paul Cusack, the new Global Head of Operations at Crossover Markets Group
The new Crossover Markets executive has worked for a number of financial
organizations, such as Deutsche Bank and Citi where he worked between 2004 and
2022. He worked as the Director of FX Prime Brokerage at both investment banks.
However, at Deutsche Bank, he took on the additional role of Product Head for
Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Credit Suisse CEO Pledges Merger Completion amidst Probe
Ulrich Koerner, the Chief
Executive Officer of Credit Suisse, has pledged “to do everything in my power”
to ensure the complete merger of the beleaguered financial institution with
rival UBS. Koerner, who was named CEO in July last year, said this on Tuesday at the bank’s final annual
general meeting (AGM), Reuters reported, citing a manuscript of the executive’s speech.
UBS agreed to take over Credit Suisse in mid-March for CHF 3 billion in a quick deal
mediated by the Swiss regulator FINMA, which bypassed stakeholders' consent. Koerner’s comment comes days after the Switzerland
Attorney General’s Office confirmed its investigation into potential breaches committed by participants
in the deal.
Furthermore, during the AGM on Tuesday, Axel
Lehmann, Credit Suisse’s Chairman said he was “truly sorry” the bank was
not able to rein in on the “loss of trust” it has suffered over the years, Reuters
also reported, citing a manuscript of Lehmann's speech.
Richard Berliand Appointed
by TP ICAP
Richard Berliand, TP ICAP
Today, TP Icap
Group announced that the 2023 annual general meeting (AGM) will take
place on 17 May 2023. What is more, the company revealed that effective from 20
April 2023, Richard Berliand will be appointed as a member of the Remuneration
Committee.
Berliand
was elected the Board Chair in May 2019 and served on the Nominations &
Governance Committee. He operated as the Managing Director at JP Morgan for
23 years, followed by 13 years at Deutsche Börse, where he served as Deputy
Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Chairman of Risk & Technology
Committees Deputy.
TerraPay Raises $100 Million
Payment infrastructure company, TerraPay recently closed its Series B funding round, raising more than $100 million in equity and debt financing. IFC led the funding round, which was also participated by Prime Ventures, Partech Africa, the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), and a consortium of other investors.
TerraPay is aiming to fund its expansion goals in Latin America and MENA region with fresh proceeds. In addition, it plans to apply for regulatory licenses.
"The continuous support from our investors and lending partners has enabled us to expand our infrastructure, enhance our network coverage, and accelerate investment in our operations, product development, and technology," said Ambar Sur, the Founder and CEO of TerraPay.
Eightco Holdings Emerges
as New Identity for Cryptyde
Eightco
Holdings Inc. revealed today that it has rebranded from Cryptyde, Inc. The
company has decided to focus on its most valuable asset, Forever 8, which is
projected to generate $60 million in revenue for the fiscal year 2023.
Additionally, Eightco foresees synergistic opportunities to enhance its
expanding fintech business.
Besides the
transition to Eightco Holdings Inc., the trading symbol for its common stock on
the Nasdaq Capital Market has switched from 'TYDE' to
'OCTO'. Starting Tuesday, 4 April 2023, the common stock will be
traded under the new symbol when the market opens.
"Eightco
Holdings Inc. signifies our commitment to the fintech industry's expansion
coupled with the market opportunities that our subsidiary, Forever 8,
presents," Brian McFadden, the CEO of Eightco Holdings, said.
Luis Dos Santos Joins Vida Markets
Luis Dos Santos, Head of Partnerships at Vida Markets
Vida Markets has hired Luis Dos Santos as the new Head of Partnerships. He is a financial services industry insider and previously worked for Trading 212, London Capital Group, Blackwell Global Investments (UK), and IG.
Vida Markets is a forex and contracts for differences (CFDs) broker, offering services with licenses and registration in Cyprus, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and UAE. Earlier this year, the broker became a member of the Financial Commission.
Bitget Gets $10 Million from Dragonfly
Crypto derivatives platform, Bitget, has received a $10 million investment from Dragonfly, a crypto-focused venture capital firm, to support its ongoing global market and services expansion.
Gracy Chen, Managing Director of Bitget.
"As the fastest-growing exchange in the past 12 months, this investment is a recognition of our focus on BUIDL in the bear run. Except for the cash inflow, what will benefit us more from the Dragonfly partnership is their crypto savvy and insights," said Gracy Chen, the Managing Director of Bitget.
Frankfurt-based fintech, Finanzguru has secured €13 million in a fresh funding round. Two new investors, SCOR Ventures and PayPal Ventures, led the round, while existing investors, including Deutsche Bank, VR Ventures, Hannover Digital Investments, Venture Stars, and the former CEO at Postbank, Frank Strauss, also participated in the funding round.
The company will use the proceeds to accelerate profitable growth in Germany and to expand its product platform further. Moreover, it plans to increase its headcount.
"By adding personal financial advice as an offering in the Finanzguru app, we are meeting a real need in the German consumer market. This has allowed us to greatly expand our business over the past 18 months," said Benjamin Michel, the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Finanzguru. "We are pleased to be able to continue to drive growth with the support of two new high-profile investors."
ClearBank Almost Triples 2022 Income
London-based ClearBank ended 2022 with an income of £58 million, which was 173 percent higher than the previous year. The income was primarily driven by a 43 percent increase in net transactions and a 23 percent jump in fixed platform fees, both of which were pushed by a 22 percent rise in its customer base.
On top of that, the lender became profitable and now anticipates continuing UK profitability through 2023. Additionally, it plans to enter the European markets in H2.
Charles McManus, CEO at ClearBank
"2022 was a landmark year for ClearBank – we've grown exponentially, onboarded fantastic new clients and been one of the few new banks globally to reach profitability. On top of this, we've secured the investment to fuel the next phase of ClearBank's journey – international expansion," said Charles McManus, the CEO at ClearBank.
CoinShares Announces Share Buyback
The Board of CoinShares (Nasdaq Stockholm: CS; US OTCQX: CNSRF), a digital asset investment firm, has approved a share buyback program for a maximum amount of SEK25 million (about $2.42 million). It will start on 4 April and end on 30 May.
The decision was taken after a review of the company's capital structure, aiming towards reducing the capital.
FD Technologies Expects £296M in Revenue for FY2
FD Technologies released a trading update, revealing its expectations to end the fiscal year 2023 with a revenue of approximately £296 million, which is 12 percent higher than the previous year. The group EBITDA is expected to be at £35 million, pushed by the performances of KX and First Derivative.
Seamus Keating, Group CEO at FD Technologies
"KX and First Derivative have performed strongly, with both revenue and EBITDA ahead of our expectations, as each business strengthened its market position," said Seamus Keating, the Group CEO at FD Technologies.
The company now aims to push KX further with an acceleration in the speed of data and AI-driven business innovation. It expects KX to achieve ARR growth of at least 35 percent. And, for First Derivatives, the revenue is expected to grow more than 10 percent with a three-year target of a 15 percent EBITDA margin.
GCEX Launches Proprietary Trading Platforms
GCEX has entered the trading technology space with the launch of two proprietary trading platforms, XplorSpot and XplorTrader. Both platforms are part of the company’s XplorDigital trading solutions and are targeted toward brokers, fund managers, hedge funds, and professional traders. XplorSpot is a digital asset trading platform developed to serve institutional and professional clients, while XplorTrader is for margin forex and contracts for differences trading.
Lars Holst, CEO and Founder, GCEX
“The introduction of XplorDigital and our new platforms is a major step forward for GCEX, propelling us to the next level,” said Lars Holst, the Founder and CEO of GCEX.
CMC has announced the soft launch of CMC Invest in Singapore. The new online and mobile trading platform will be available to the existing CFD clients of CMC Markets in Singapore from May 2023, while it will start onboarding new clients from Q3 2023 onwards.
Singapore has become the third country for CMC Invest as it is already available in the UK and Australia.
Crossover Markets Appoints Paul
as Global Head of Operations
Crossover Markets Group, a
startup providing an advanced digital assets marketplace for institutional
investors, has appointed Paul Cusack, an ex-Senior Business Developer for FX
Prime Brokerage at ABN AMRO Clearing Bank, as its Global Head of Operations. Cusack
announced his appointment on Tuesday through LinkedIn.
Paul Cusack, the new Global Head of Operations at Crossover Markets Group
The new Crossover Markets executive has worked for a number of financial
organizations, such as Deutsche Bank and Citi where he worked between 2004 and
2022. He worked as the Director of FX Prime Brokerage at both investment banks.
However, at Deutsche Bank, he took on the additional role of Product Head for
Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Credit Suisse CEO Pledges Merger Completion amidst Probe
Ulrich Koerner, the Chief
Executive Officer of Credit Suisse, has pledged “to do everything in my power”
to ensure the complete merger of the beleaguered financial institution with
rival UBS. Koerner, who was named CEO in July last year, said this on Tuesday at the bank’s final annual
general meeting (AGM), Reuters reported, citing a manuscript of the executive’s speech.
UBS agreed to take over Credit Suisse in mid-March for CHF 3 billion in a quick deal
mediated by the Swiss regulator FINMA, which bypassed stakeholders' consent. Koerner’s comment comes days after the Switzerland
Attorney General’s Office confirmed its investigation into potential breaches committed by participants
in the deal.
Furthermore, during the AGM on Tuesday, Axel
Lehmann, Credit Suisse’s Chairman said he was “truly sorry” the bank was
not able to rein in on the “loss of trust” it has suffered over the years, Reuters
also reported, citing a manuscript of Lehmann's speech.
Richard Berliand Appointed
by TP ICAP
Richard Berliand, TP ICAP
Today, TP Icap
Group announced that the 2023 annual general meeting (AGM) will take
place on 17 May 2023. What is more, the company revealed that effective from 20
April 2023, Richard Berliand will be appointed as a member of the Remuneration
Committee.
Berliand
was elected the Board Chair in May 2019 and served on the Nominations &
Governance Committee. He operated as the Managing Director at JP Morgan for
23 years, followed by 13 years at Deutsche Börse, where he served as Deputy
Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Chairman of Risk & Technology
Committees Deputy.
TerraPay Raises $100 Million
Payment infrastructure company, TerraPay recently closed its Series B funding round, raising more than $100 million in equity and debt financing. IFC led the funding round, which was also participated by Prime Ventures, Partech Africa, the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), and a consortium of other investors.
TerraPay is aiming to fund its expansion goals in Latin America and MENA region with fresh proceeds. In addition, it plans to apply for regulatory licenses.
"The continuous support from our investors and lending partners has enabled us to expand our infrastructure, enhance our network coverage, and accelerate investment in our operations, product development, and technology," said Ambar Sur, the Founder and CEO of TerraPay.
Eightco Holdings Emerges
as New Identity for Cryptyde
Eightco
Holdings Inc. revealed today that it has rebranded from Cryptyde, Inc. The
company has decided to focus on its most valuable asset, Forever 8, which is
projected to generate $60 million in revenue for the fiscal year 2023.
Additionally, Eightco foresees synergistic opportunities to enhance its
expanding fintech business.
Besides the
transition to Eightco Holdings Inc., the trading symbol for its common stock on
the Nasdaq Capital Market has switched from 'TYDE' to
'OCTO'. Starting Tuesday, 4 April 2023, the common stock will be
traded under the new symbol when the market opens.
"Eightco
Holdings Inc. signifies our commitment to the fintech industry's expansion
coupled with the market opportunities that our subsidiary, Forever 8,
presents," Brian McFadden, the CEO of Eightco Holdings, said.
Luis Dos Santos Joins Vida Markets
Luis Dos Santos, Head of Partnerships at Vida Markets
Vida Markets has hired Luis Dos Santos as the new Head of Partnerships. He is a financial services industry insider and previously worked for Trading 212, London Capital Group, Blackwell Global Investments (UK), and IG.
Vida Markets is a forex and contracts for differences (CFDs) broker, offering services with licenses and registration in Cyprus, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and UAE. Earlier this year, the broker became a member of the Financial Commission.
Bitget Gets $10 Million from Dragonfly
Crypto derivatives platform, Bitget, has received a $10 million investment from Dragonfly, a crypto-focused venture capital firm, to support its ongoing global market and services expansion.
Gracy Chen, Managing Director of Bitget.
"As the fastest-growing exchange in the past 12 months, this investment is a recognition of our focus on BUIDL in the bear run. Except for the cash inflow, what will benefit us more from the Dragonfly partnership is their crypto savvy and insights," said Gracy Chen, the Managing Director of Bitget.
Frankfurt-based fintech, Finanzguru has secured €13 million in a fresh funding round. Two new investors, SCOR Ventures and PayPal Ventures, led the round, while existing investors, including Deutsche Bank, VR Ventures, Hannover Digital Investments, Venture Stars, and the former CEO at Postbank, Frank Strauss, also participated in the funding round.
The company will use the proceeds to accelerate profitable growth in Germany and to expand its product platform further. Moreover, it plans to increase its headcount.
"By adding personal financial advice as an offering in the Finanzguru app, we are meeting a real need in the German consumer market. This has allowed us to greatly expand our business over the past 18 months," said Benjamin Michel, the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Finanzguru. "We are pleased to be able to continue to drive growth with the support of two new high-profile investors."
ClearBank Almost Triples 2022 Income
London-based ClearBank ended 2022 with an income of £58 million, which was 173 percent higher than the previous year. The income was primarily driven by a 43 percent increase in net transactions and a 23 percent jump in fixed platform fees, both of which were pushed by a 22 percent rise in its customer base.
On top of that, the lender became profitable and now anticipates continuing UK profitability through 2023. Additionally, it plans to enter the European markets in H2.
Charles McManus, CEO at ClearBank
"2022 was a landmark year for ClearBank – we've grown exponentially, onboarded fantastic new clients and been one of the few new banks globally to reach profitability. On top of this, we've secured the investment to fuel the next phase of ClearBank's journey – international expansion," said Charles McManus, the CEO at ClearBank.
CoinShares Announces Share Buyback
The Board of CoinShares (Nasdaq Stockholm: CS; US OTCQX: CNSRF), a digital asset investment firm, has approved a share buyback program for a maximum amount of SEK25 million (about $2.42 million). It will start on 4 April and end on 30 May.
The decision was taken after a review of the company's capital structure, aiming towards reducing the capital.
FD Technologies Expects £296M in Revenue for FY2
FD Technologies released a trading update, revealing its expectations to end the fiscal year 2023 with a revenue of approximately £296 million, which is 12 percent higher than the previous year. The group EBITDA is expected to be at £35 million, pushed by the performances of KX and First Derivative.
Seamus Keating, Group CEO at FD Technologies
"KX and First Derivative have performed strongly, with both revenue and EBITDA ahead of our expectations, as each business strengthened its market position," said Seamus Keating, the Group CEO at FD Technologies.
The company now aims to push KX further with an acceleration in the speed of data and AI-driven business innovation. It expects KX to achieve ARR growth of at least 35 percent. And, for First Derivatives, the revenue is expected to grow more than 10 percent with a three-year target of a 15 percent EBITDA margin.
GCEX Launches Proprietary Trading Platforms
GCEX has entered the trading technology space with the launch of two proprietary trading platforms, XplorSpot and XplorTrader. Both platforms are part of the company’s XplorDigital trading solutions and are targeted toward brokers, fund managers, hedge funds, and professional traders. XplorSpot is a digital asset trading platform developed to serve institutional and professional clients, while XplorTrader is for margin forex and contracts for differences trading.
Lars Holst, CEO and Founder, GCEX
“The introduction of XplorDigital and our new platforms is a major step forward for GCEX, propelling us to the next level,” said Lars Holst, the Founder and CEO of GCEX.
CMC has announced the soft launch of CMC Invest in Singapore. The new online and mobile trading platform will be available to the existing CFD clients of CMC Markets in Singapore from May 2023, while it will start onboarding new clients from Q3 2023 onwards.
Singapore has become the third country for CMC Invest as it is already available in the UK and Australia.
CFD Broker RA Prime Joins Financial Commission for Dispute Resolution Support
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
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Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
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When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
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The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
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As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
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Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
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As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
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