In the executive moves, Markets.com CEO Stavros Anastasiou left the company and was replaced by Andreas Kyriacou.
Elsewhere, Alpari no longer appears to be part of Andrey Dashin’s Exinity Group.
CMC teases entry into tokenisation
The tokenization wave shows no signs of slowing, and the retail brokerage industry appears to be catching the fever. This week, CMC Markets has hinted at the upcoming launch of tokenised assets under its capital markets arm, CMC CapX.
The teaser follows recent announcements from Robinhood and several crypto exchanges launching stock tokenisation services. The London-headquartered firm mentioned that it plans to use its “partnership with StrikeX Technologies” to support its asset tokenisation plans.
Alpari no longer with Exinity?
Meanwhile, Alpari no longer appears to be part of Andrey Dashin’s Exinity Group. According to exclusive details confirmed by Finance Magnates RU, the company was transferred from its former holding structure to a separate legal entity named Parlance Trading Ltd.
A screenshot of the details from Alpari website
As of last month, the Alpari trademark and its domain are registered under this new company, replacing Alpari (Comoros) Ltd. as the listed trademark owner.
Markets.com CEO changes and other exec moves
And in another of our exclusive stories, Markets.com CEO Stavros Ch. Anastasiou left the company and was replaced by Andreas Kyriacou. Anastasiou is an experienced industry professional who previously worked at FXPro Group as Chief Compliance Officer, Head of Internal Audit, and in Business Development. He also served as Group Chief Compliance Officer at Finalto for over five years.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Kyriacou joined the Cypriot operator of Markets.com last December. Prior to that, he held positions at FXGlobe and IronFX. He is a Chartered Accountant, qualified through the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), UK.
He told FinanceMagnates.com that his expertise includes financial reporting and analysis, regulatory compliance, tax planning and structuring, auditing, and risk management.
The Sydney-based firm said that the new offering will serve professional trading firms by providing access to multiple asset classes, including Forex, metals, equities, cryptocurrencies, and commodities through a single platform.
XTB tightens security following alleged client hack
Polish online broker XTB is implementing stronger security protocols after a client publicly claimed losing approximately 150,000 Polish zloty ($38,000) in what appears to be a sophisticated hacking scheme that might have affected at least a few investors across Central Europe.
A portion of the statement shared by the alleged victim shows hundreds of unusual transactions
The controversy erupted over the weekend when a five-year XTB client shared a detailed post on social media describing how hackers allegedly drained his account through thousands of rapid-fire trades on obscure financial instruments.
Additionally, the Israeli broker added 29,268 new customers in Q2 2025, compared to 24,810 in the same quarter of the previous year. The number of active customers at the end of the quarter reached 132,602, up from 123,803 in Q2 2024.
Early this year, Plus500 agreed to buy an Indian broker to enter the world’s largest futures and options market. However, nearly 91% of individual Indian futures and options traders reportedly lost money in the financial year 2025. The volume of the Indian options market likely triggered Plus500’s interest, leading to its agreement to acquire Mehta Equities.
Memecoins: from hype to reality
Keeping tabs on the crypto space, the memecoin market, once the playground of viral trends and
overnight riches, is entering a new phase.
In 2024, it ballooned into a $60
billion ecosystem, according to BDC Consulting, a 169% surge driven by coins
like Dogecoin, valued at $35.91 billion, Shiba Inu at $8.97 billion, and PEPE
at $6.12 billion.
But this explosion has brought saturation. Thousands of
tokens now flood platforms like Ethereum and Solana, fragmenting liquidity and
thinning investor focus.
ESMA reviews Malta’s CASP licensing
Despite the rapid growth in digital assets, regulation is now catching up fast. The European Securities and Markets Authority conducted a peer review to evaluate Malta’s oversight of crypto asset service providers amid changing EU regulations. The review examined Malta’s authorisation process, governance frameworks, anti-money laundering measures, and supervision after authorisation.
While Malta’s financial authority demonstrated sufficient resources and expertise, the report raised concerns about at least one case where a provider was authorised despite unresolved issues.
Trump announces copper tariffs
Outside the industry, Donald Trump is back in the spotlight with a potential 50% tariff on copper imports. Interestingly, the announcement wasn’t made via policy brief or international forum, but through the media.
Copper isn’t glamorous, but it’s absolutely essential to the global economy. From electric vehicle batteries and 5G infrastructure to plumbing and electronics, the reddish-brown metal is the unsung hero of industrial progress.
The hottest trend in AI
Lastly, the hottest trend in AI isn’t prompt hacking—it’s building smarter systems, from chatbots to analytical AIs, by curating what surrounds the prompt. Welcome to the age of context engineering.
Context engineering is fast becoming the backbone of serious AI deployments, especially those involving large language models (LLMs). If prompt engineering was the scrappy little startup idea—getting clever with wording to coax better answers—then context engineering is the mature, boardroom-bound enterprise strategy.
CMC teases entry into tokenisation
The tokenization wave shows no signs of slowing, and the retail brokerage industry appears to be catching the fever. This week, CMC Markets has hinted at the upcoming launch of tokenised assets under its capital markets arm, CMC CapX.
The teaser follows recent announcements from Robinhood and several crypto exchanges launching stock tokenisation services. The London-headquartered firm mentioned that it plans to use its “partnership with StrikeX Technologies” to support its asset tokenisation plans.
Alpari no longer with Exinity?
Meanwhile, Alpari no longer appears to be part of Andrey Dashin’s Exinity Group. According to exclusive details confirmed by Finance Magnates RU, the company was transferred from its former holding structure to a separate legal entity named Parlance Trading Ltd.
A screenshot of the details from Alpari website
As of last month, the Alpari trademark and its domain are registered under this new company, replacing Alpari (Comoros) Ltd. as the listed trademark owner.
Markets.com CEO changes and other exec moves
And in another of our exclusive stories, Markets.com CEO Stavros Ch. Anastasiou left the company and was replaced by Andreas Kyriacou. Anastasiou is an experienced industry professional who previously worked at FXPro Group as Chief Compliance Officer, Head of Internal Audit, and in Business Development. He also served as Group Chief Compliance Officer at Finalto for over five years.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Kyriacou joined the Cypriot operator of Markets.com last December. Prior to that, he held positions at FXGlobe and IronFX. He is a Chartered Accountant, qualified through the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), UK.
He told FinanceMagnates.com that his expertise includes financial reporting and analysis, regulatory compliance, tax planning and structuring, auditing, and risk management.
The Sydney-based firm said that the new offering will serve professional trading firms by providing access to multiple asset classes, including Forex, metals, equities, cryptocurrencies, and commodities through a single platform.
XTB tightens security following alleged client hack
Polish online broker XTB is implementing stronger security protocols after a client publicly claimed losing approximately 150,000 Polish zloty ($38,000) in what appears to be a sophisticated hacking scheme that might have affected at least a few investors across Central Europe.
A portion of the statement shared by the alleged victim shows hundreds of unusual transactions
The controversy erupted over the weekend when a five-year XTB client shared a detailed post on social media describing how hackers allegedly drained his account through thousands of rapid-fire trades on obscure financial instruments.
Additionally, the Israeli broker added 29,268 new customers in Q2 2025, compared to 24,810 in the same quarter of the previous year. The number of active customers at the end of the quarter reached 132,602, up from 123,803 in Q2 2024.
Early this year, Plus500 agreed to buy an Indian broker to enter the world’s largest futures and options market. However, nearly 91% of individual Indian futures and options traders reportedly lost money in the financial year 2025. The volume of the Indian options market likely triggered Plus500’s interest, leading to its agreement to acquire Mehta Equities.
Memecoins: from hype to reality
Keeping tabs on the crypto space, the memecoin market, once the playground of viral trends and
overnight riches, is entering a new phase.
In 2024, it ballooned into a $60
billion ecosystem, according to BDC Consulting, a 169% surge driven by coins
like Dogecoin, valued at $35.91 billion, Shiba Inu at $8.97 billion, and PEPE
at $6.12 billion.
But this explosion has brought saturation. Thousands of
tokens now flood platforms like Ethereum and Solana, fragmenting liquidity and
thinning investor focus.
ESMA reviews Malta’s CASP licensing
Despite the rapid growth in digital assets, regulation is now catching up fast. The European Securities and Markets Authority conducted a peer review to evaluate Malta’s oversight of crypto asset service providers amid changing EU regulations. The review examined Malta’s authorisation process, governance frameworks, anti-money laundering measures, and supervision after authorisation.
While Malta’s financial authority demonstrated sufficient resources and expertise, the report raised concerns about at least one case where a provider was authorised despite unresolved issues.
Trump announces copper tariffs
Outside the industry, Donald Trump is back in the spotlight with a potential 50% tariff on copper imports. Interestingly, the announcement wasn’t made via policy brief or international forum, but through the media.
Copper isn’t glamorous, but it’s absolutely essential to the global economy. From electric vehicle batteries and 5G infrastructure to plumbing and electronics, the reddish-brown metal is the unsung hero of industrial progress.
The hottest trend in AI
Lastly, the hottest trend in AI isn’t prompt hacking—it’s building smarter systems, from chatbots to analytical AIs, by curating what surrounds the prompt. Welcome to the age of context engineering.
Context engineering is fast becoming the backbone of serious AI deployments, especially those involving large language models (LLMs). If prompt engineering was the scrappy little startup idea—getting clever with wording to coax better answers—then context engineering is the mature, boardroom-bound enterprise strategy.
ING Bank Securities in Poland Plans Investment Retirement Account Push to Challenge XTB Dominance
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.
Connect with us:
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