The online brokerage’s presence in the Nordic region is a key attraction, strengthening the group’s ability to serve clients globally.
Skilling will reportedly retain its brand and operational independence while integrating the group’s technology.
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An investor group led by Marc Joppeck has agreed to
acquire Skilling.com, a European online brokerage, subject to regulatory
approval. The group already owns INFINOX. The acquisition aims to expand the group's presence in
Europe's competitive trading market and improve clients' access to trading products.
“Skilling’s technology and client-first approach are
an ideal fit for our strategy, creating opportunities to scale innovation,
deliver enhanced value, and build resilience in an increasingly competitive
sector,” commented Marc Joppeck, board member of INFINOX.
Marc Joppeck, Source: LinkedIn
“The firm’s presence in the Nordic region is a hugely
attractive addition for the Group, and ultimately, bringing Skilling into the
group strengthens our ability to serve clients worldwide with transparency,
trust, and next-generation solutions,” he shared.
Skilling will keep its brand identity and operational
autonomy while integrating the group’s technology, compliance expertise, and
licenses. This is expected to increase efficiency and speed up the
rollout of mobile trading and payment features.
Last year, the CFD broker appointed its Chief Financial Officer, George Kyriakoudes, as Interim CEO, and later confirmed him as CEO. The
leadership change followed the departure of former CEO Michael Kamerman.
Kamerman took up a new role as CEO of the brokerage unit at Czech prop trading
firm FTMO.
“Joining the portfolio of companies is an exciting
step for Skilling and our clients,” Kyriakoudes added. “We are proud of the
technology, services, and community we have built, and this deal will allow us
to scale these strengths to new heights.”
George Kyriakoudes, Source: LinkedIn
Infinox operates its institutional and liquidity
services under the IXO Prime brand, which is regulated by financial authorities
in Mauritius and Anguilla, according to information published on the company’s
website. The brand provides a range of prime brokerage solutions tailored to
professional clients and institutional traders.
More Recent Developments
Earlier this year, the company reported a 233% increase in revenue for the period between January and April 2025 compared to
the same period in 2024. It did not disclose the absolute revenue figure but
highlighted that the results reflect strong growth momentum across its business
lines and regions.
Notably, we reported that Infinox's institutional arm recently suspended new institutional trading activities for several CFD brokers and
halted withdrawals for at least one, citing potential breaches of market
conduct standards.
In a letter reviewed by financemagnates.com, Infinox said it is
“fully investigating” certain trades flagged by external auditors and invoked
“Clause 5” of its client agreement, which permits the temporary suspension of
client trading during compliance or regulatory investigations.
An investor group led by Marc Joppeck has agreed to
acquire Skilling.com, a European online brokerage, subject to regulatory
approval. The group already owns INFINOX. The acquisition aims to expand the group's presence in
Europe's competitive trading market and improve clients' access to trading products.
“Skilling’s technology and client-first approach are
an ideal fit for our strategy, creating opportunities to scale innovation,
deliver enhanced value, and build resilience in an increasingly competitive
sector,” commented Marc Joppeck, board member of INFINOX.
Marc Joppeck, Source: LinkedIn
“The firm’s presence in the Nordic region is a hugely
attractive addition for the Group, and ultimately, bringing Skilling into the
group strengthens our ability to serve clients worldwide with transparency,
trust, and next-generation solutions,” he shared.
Skilling will keep its brand identity and operational
autonomy while integrating the group’s technology, compliance expertise, and
licenses. This is expected to increase efficiency and speed up the
rollout of mobile trading and payment features.
Last year, the CFD broker appointed its Chief Financial Officer, George Kyriakoudes, as Interim CEO, and later confirmed him as CEO. The
leadership change followed the departure of former CEO Michael Kamerman.
Kamerman took up a new role as CEO of the brokerage unit at Czech prop trading
firm FTMO.
“Joining the portfolio of companies is an exciting
step for Skilling and our clients,” Kyriakoudes added. “We are proud of the
technology, services, and community we have built, and this deal will allow us
to scale these strengths to new heights.”
George Kyriakoudes, Source: LinkedIn
Infinox operates its institutional and liquidity
services under the IXO Prime brand, which is regulated by financial authorities
in Mauritius and Anguilla, according to information published on the company’s
website. The brand provides a range of prime brokerage solutions tailored to
professional clients and institutional traders.
More Recent Developments
Earlier this year, the company reported a 233% increase in revenue for the period between January and April 2025 compared to
the same period in 2024. It did not disclose the absolute revenue figure but
highlighted that the results reflect strong growth momentum across its business
lines and regions.
Notably, we reported that Infinox's institutional arm recently suspended new institutional trading activities for several CFD brokers and
halted withdrawals for at least one, citing potential breaches of market
conduct standards.
In a letter reviewed by financemagnates.com, Infinox said it is
“fully investigating” certain trades flagged by external auditors and invoked
“Clause 5” of its client agreement, which permits the temporary suspension of
client trading during compliance or regulatory investigations.
Jared Kirui is an Editor at Finance Magnates with more than five years of experience in financial journalism. He covers online trading, fintech, payments, and crypto industries with a focus on companies, regulation and compliance, executive moves, trading technology, and market analysis.
His work has been featured in other media outlets, including Benzinga, ZyCrypto, The Distributed, and The Daily Hodl.
Education:
Bachelor of Commerce degree (Finance option), University of Nairobi
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