The company celebrates the inauguration of its latest office in Dubai.
Previously, the firm appointed new executives as COO and CFO.
ZaraFX, a CFD Forex broker, has recently declared the
successful conclusion of its Series “A” funding round, accumulating over $2
million in investments. This significant influx of capital signifies a pivotal
moment in ZaraFX’s trajectory of expansion and development. Additionally, the
company has expressed enthusiasm regarding the inauguration of its latest
office situated in Dubai.
Bolsters Operational Capacity with $2 Million Investment
The Series “A” funding round attracted participation from a
cadre of top-tier investors, further underlining the confidence and support
garnered by ZaraFX
within the financial community. This infusion of funds is expected to fortify
the company's operational capabilities and facilitate its strategic initiatives
in the highly competitive Forex market.
Jean-Raphael Nahas
Jean-Raphael Nahas, the COO of ZaraFX, expressed his enthusiasm
regarding the inauguration of the new office: "We are excited to
bolster our footprint in the Middle East by establishing our new Dubai office.
This expansion reflects our dedication to providing personalized support and
tailored solutions to traders in the region, further solidifying our position
as a trusted partner in their financial journey."
ZaraFX Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Appointments
Finance Magnates
reported that Nahas, with over a decade of experience in financial markets, has
transitioned from his role as Managing Director at European fintech BUX to
become the Group COO at ZaraFX. This move followed the recent appointment
of Yiannis Argyrou as Zara FX's Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Argyrou's
appointment underscores the company's strategic commitment to bolstering its
executive team.
ZaraFX aims to leverage Argyrou's extensive financial
industry experience to enhance its financial performance and market standing.
The industry also witnessed significant personnel changes at firms like
Binance, LCH Group, Saxo Bank, and IG Group between August and September. These
developments mark pivotal moments in the evolving landscape of the financial
sector, reflecting ongoing shifts and strategic realignments among key players.
ZaraFX, a CFD Forex broker, has recently declared the
successful conclusion of its Series “A” funding round, accumulating over $2
million in investments. This significant influx of capital signifies a pivotal
moment in ZaraFX’s trajectory of expansion and development. Additionally, the
company has expressed enthusiasm regarding the inauguration of its latest
office situated in Dubai.
Bolsters Operational Capacity with $2 Million Investment
The Series “A” funding round attracted participation from a
cadre of top-tier investors, further underlining the confidence and support
garnered by ZaraFX
within the financial community. This infusion of funds is expected to fortify
the company's operational capabilities and facilitate its strategic initiatives
in the highly competitive Forex market.
Jean-Raphael Nahas
Jean-Raphael Nahas, the COO of ZaraFX, expressed his enthusiasm
regarding the inauguration of the new office: "We are excited to
bolster our footprint in the Middle East by establishing our new Dubai office.
This expansion reflects our dedication to providing personalized support and
tailored solutions to traders in the region, further solidifying our position
as a trusted partner in their financial journey."
ZaraFX Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Appointments
Finance Magnates
reported that Nahas, with over a decade of experience in financial markets, has
transitioned from his role as Managing Director at European fintech BUX to
become the Group COO at ZaraFX. This move followed the recent appointment
of Yiannis Argyrou as Zara FX's Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Argyrou's
appointment underscores the company's strategic commitment to bolstering its
executive team.
ZaraFX aims to leverage Argyrou's extensive financial
industry experience to enhance its financial performance and market standing.
The industry also witnessed significant personnel changes at firms like
Binance, LCH Group, Saxo Bank, and IG Group between August and September. These
developments mark pivotal moments in the evolving landscape of the financial
sector, reflecting ongoing shifts and strategic realignments among key players.
Prop Firms and Brokers Form a Perfect Synergy: One Offers Access, the Other Capital
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
